Passed away peacefully with family at Te Nikau Grey Hospital, on September 2, 2025, aged 85. Beloved wife and friend of the late Matthew, loved mother and mother-in-law of Dominic and Shelley, Joseph, Bridget and Tony Routhan, Erin and Tony Griffiths, Lara and Dean Kelly , and Steph and Brendon Rea, loved Nanz and Nana of Jacob, Connor, Cameron, Aiden, Max, Spencer, Quinn, Honor, and Matthew, treasured aunty of her many dear nieces, nephews and their families, loved cousin and family friend. A well-respected friend of the Catholic community, cherished by all who knew her. Messages may be sent to 90 Kaniere Road, Hokitika, or left on Zita's tributer page at
www.thompsonfd.co.nz. A special thank you to the staff at St John, Te Nikau Hospital and Thompson Funeral Directors. Zita was laid to rest in a private family funeral on Friday, September 5.
May she rest in peace.
Thompson Funeral
Directors Hokitika
F.D.A.N.Z.
Ph 03 755 7993
Published by The Press on Sep. 9, 2025.