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Rata JOHNSTONE Obituary

19.4.1935 - 19.4.2025
Passed away peacefully on her 90th Birthday, at Gore. Dearly loved wife of the late Gordon, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Eric and Raewyn; Tony and Lyn; and Mandy. Cherished Nan of Owen, Warren, Nathan and partners; Katrina, Shae, Cole, Beau and partners; Casey, Travis, Kim, Ashlee and partners, and dearly loved Super Nan of her 19 great-grandchildren. Special thanks to Sue Grant for her personal care and Home Help, also thank you to everyone who enabled me to stay at home. Huge thanks to my Granddaughter Ashlee "My Go to Girl" who got my groceries, drove me to appointments etc, always with a smile on her face. Also, my family that popped in regularly for a cuppa and chat and enjoyed my biscuit cupboard.

'A chapter completed, a page turned, a life well lived, a rest well earned.'

A memorial service will be held at the Gore, RSA Function, Room, 12 Bowler Ave, on Thursday, April 24 at 2.00pm. To view on
livestream https://vimeo.com/event/5076910 Messages to 181 Mountain Road, 2 RD, Gore 9772.


Published by Southland Times on Apr. 21, 2025.

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Audrey Taylor.

May 5, 2025

I have just watched Rata's service.A lovely farewell to a lovely lady. It is so good to remember the past which wasn't always easy. Rest well Rata.
Audrey.

Nicky Highsted

April 25, 2025

Thinking of all Rata´s family at this sad time. Rata was my lovely client for many years and enjoyed all our catch ups while cutting her hair

Diane Sell

April 24, 2025

Deepest sympathy to you all Eric, Tony, Mandy and families. Your Mum always stopped to chat whether in the grocery shop or when visiting Dad (Doug Murray) when in the home. Always had a lovely smile on her face, sorry couldn´t be there today but did get to watch on line.

Frances Blaikie

April 24, 2025

Mandy, Tony, Eric and families,
So sorry to hear of the passing of Rata. She was a great anchor for my mother when we lived down the Gorge. A very kind and generous soul, who was so proud of each of you and your families. Although I do remember Rata threatening a serious amount of wrath when Victor and Eric B used Gordon´s meat saw to saw the arm off her new garden chair...

Noel voice

April 24, 2025

SORRY 2 hear about your loss, a very dear friend and cousin will a big hole in my heart lots of love noel and rowena xxxxxxx

Trish Gutschlag

April 24, 2025

My Love and Deepest Sympathy to All Rata's Loving Family and Friends

Len and Maria Tallentire

April 23, 2025

To the Johnstone family
Our sympathy to you all
Len and Maria Tallentire

Natasha

April 23, 2025

Deepest sympathy to all.
Rata was such a beautiful woman. I know she will be sadly missed.

Dulcie

April 23, 2025

Loving Sympathy to you all.Rata was a lovely lady.I have many lovely and fun memories of our high school days.The 48 girls special days and forever friends.My your special memories comfort you now and in the days to come.Blessings Dulcie.

Coral and Gus

April 22, 2025

To the family, Deepest Sympathy, Coral and Gus Burns

Lesley Millar

April 21, 2025

Eric,Tony,Mandy & Family`s
I am so deeply sorry to hear of Rata`s passing, as a neighbor when I had Charlton Lodge we had so many coffees and great chats which I will cherish Forever. My thoughts go out to you all.
Kind regards Lesley

Melissa

April 21, 2025

So sad to hear of your passing Aunty!! Always a good cuppa or a plate of goodies when passing through or out road trips! Aunty Glad and Graham will have the jug on for you and I could only imagine the catch up you will all be having. May you always watch over your family and be the in the sunset and sunrise of all our heats. Love the Voice girls, Rebecca, Natalia, Melissa

Lyn & Ian Remnant

April 21, 2025

To Eric, Tony, Mandy and families.
So sorry to hear your news, sending our condolences and thinking of you all at this very sad time.
Cherish your memories.

Maria Puni (Taylor)

April 21, 2025

Dear Mandy, Tony & Eric, & your families, my deepest sympathy as you grieve the passing of your beloved Mum. I have many fond childhood memories of your lovely Mum in Mokoreta - taking us to ballet classes Mandy. Much love to you all.

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