Peacefully on Sunday, October 12, 2025, with the love of her family around her at Southland Hospital. Loved mother and mother-in-law of the late Debbie, Karen, Maara and Jenny, Tania, Philip and Carly, John, and Paul. Loved Nana and Great-Nana to all her grand and great-grandchildren. A very loved sister to her brothers and sisters. A loved Aunty to her nephews and nieces. As per Rita's wishes a private cremation will be held on Friday, October 17, 2025. If you would like to pay your respects please join with the family anytime before 1.00pm Friday at her home. Messages to PO Box 632, Invercargill, or on Rita's tribute page,
mwfunerals.co.nz/s/rita.

Published by Southland Times on Oct. 15, 2025.