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Valerie RIPO Obituary
Beloved daughter of the late Fred and Myra Jones , dearly loved wife of Hohepa and Mum to Yvette and Bob, Fred and Karen and Sharrie and Nanny to Nga-wawata o te ao, Daniel, Tish, Ryder and Zaydee Val passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Nurse Maude Hospice surrounded with family. Val's Memorial service will be on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 11.00am at Riverside Community Church, 45 Charles Street, Kaiapoi. Koha in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cancer Society and Nurse Maude who gave Val her best care during her journey.
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Memories and Condolences
for Valerie RIPO
14 Entries
Heather Driessen
November 27, 2025
Oh Sharrie,
My heart goes out to you at this time. I know how close you were to your Mum, and she will be greatly missed. Cuddles for you and Nga-wawata. Must catch up for a coffee soon
Wally Hemopo
November 27, 2025
Kia ora Joe and whanau, sorry to hear that Val had passed. Will remember a kind, funny wahine during our days in Belfast. Rest in Paradise Val. Anne and Wally Hemopo
Faye Tavendale
November 26, 2025
I worked along side Val for many years at SMHS. When I introduced Val to new staff I described her as "a person worth her weight in gold" and that she was indeed, a beautiful gentle lady.
Rest now Val
Faye
Derek Wratten
November 25, 2025
Sorry to hear of Valeries passing. Our parents were close friends for many years.
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Ken Pamment
November 25, 2025
To Joe and Family,
Please accept our sincere sympathy for the passing of Val she will be missed by many.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Ken Pamment and Family
Tony & Karen Ria
November 24, 2025
Sad to hear the news that Val had passed. RIP lovely lady.. Condolences to Joe, Sharrie, Nga Wawata & whanau. Tony & Karen Ria
Cousin Kay
November 24, 2025
Joe and family
I was sorry to hear of cousin Val's passing..
My thoughts and prayers are with you all..
When meeting Val at a family reunion her kindness and spirit of love was felt by all.
Lusia(Lucy) Miranda Lolotai-Jamieson
November 24, 2025
To Jo and Family,
Condolences to you and the family. I always enjoyed working alongside Val she was passionate about helping people and let them feel accepted and welcoming. A caring and motherly team player among her work colleagues Acute SMHS. Miss you Val. Regards Lusia (Lucy) Miranda Lolotai-Jamieson and Family
Vikki Eder
November 24, 2025
I was saddened to read of Val's passing, I met Val at Tuahiwi Preschool along with Sharrie and Nga Wawata. She was always smiling and so kind and friendly. A beautiful lady with a beautiful soul xx Rest in love and peace Val.
Bruce and Shirley McFadden
November 24, 2025
To Joe and Family
We are very sorry to hear of Val´s passing and send our sympathy to you all. Sorry that we are unable to attend her service. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Bruce and Shirley McFadden and family.
Heather
November 22, 2025
A wonderful true friend for just on 40 years. Will always be remembered with Heather and family x
Colleen Bailey
November 22, 2025
Deepest Sumpathy to Joe & Family. Although I only knew Val for a very short time she has left me with lovely lasting Memories of her when we used to chat at Kaiapoi Probus Meetings at KWMC especially about Netball.
Deb Morrison
November 22, 2025
Sorry to hear of Val passing.
Val was a very caring giving friend. We will miss her smile Our thoughts are with you all.sending you love.
Deb Morrison
L J ROBINSON
November 22, 2025
Our heartfelt sympathy to Joe and family.Val will be so missed. A beautiful lady who we will remember with great fondness. Hugs from Lyn and Erl Robinson(Sharees parents)
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