Passed away, July 22, 2025, at Te Nikau Grey Hospital. Dearly loved wife of Colin, cherished mother of Sandra Landrebe, Kelly Currie, the late Stephen Currie, and Karen Grey. Loved sister, auntie, taua and friend of many. Messages to the Vaea Family, 48/123 Tudor Street, Hokitika, 7810, or can be left on Barbara’s tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz. A service to celebrate Barbara’s life will be held in Tūhuru, Arahura Marae, on Friday, July 25, at 10.30am, followed by burial in Ruataniwha Urupā.
Barbara Victoria (nee Tainui) Vaea
July 22, 2025
Moe mai ra Auntie, sad to hear of your passing.we had some lovely times together,love you. Condolences to your whanau at this very sad time
Sad news. Barbara was a lovely lady. Sending all my love to her family and many friends at this sad time. Rest in love Barbara.
Very sorry to hearof Barb’s passing condolences to all of her family fly high barb
Sad news
Barb was a beautiful person.
So sorry to hear of her passing, my condolences to her family.
So sad to hear of Barbara’s passing. Barbara and Colin are our neighbors and we will all miss her in our little village. R.I.P.xx
Aww rest easy aunty barb!
Safe with your beloved Saviour Barbara. Deeply and deeply missed. Derek & Maeve