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Heather Janice Manera (nee Bell)

August 14, 2025

Peacefully completed her life’s journey, at Allen Bryant Life Care, Hokitika, on Thursday, August 14, 2025, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Noel, much loved mother and mother-in-law of, Susan and Allan Leask (deceased) (Hokitika), Lorraine and Graeme Houston (Sydney), treasured nana of Maegan, Bree, Georgia, Tom, and their partners, great nana of Amy-Lee, Toby, Cody, Benjie, Isabella, Reign, Conner, Kol, and Kylo. Messages to 174 Rolleston Street, Hokitika 7810, or can be left on Heather’s tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz. A private family service to celebrate Heather’s life has been held, followed by interment with Noel in the Hokitika Cemetery.

29 Comments

  1. Shona Marshall

    My Condolence’s to Heathers family,

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  2. Lexy Cowlin

    So sorry to hear of Heathers passing. She was a lovely lady.
    My condlences to all the family.

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    • Carlene and Alan

      So sorry to hear of mums passing – thinking of you

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  3. Kelvin & Shirley Grant

    Condolences to you Sue and family, thinking of you all. Xxx

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    • Jill Foster

      Condolences to you Sue, Lorraine and family. Your mum was a lovely lady. RIP Heather.

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    • June Searle

      Thinking of all the family at this time. Rip Heather.

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    • Jennie Roberts

      Deepest sympathy to Sue and all your family and friends thinking of you all

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      • Will Savage

        RIP Heather. Condolences to the family.

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    • Irene leask

      Thinking of you at this sad time

      Irene Leask

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  4. Lisa Radomski

    Thinking of Lorraine, Graeme, Susan and the family
    Heather was such a great lady to work alongside in my first job and will always remember her lolly cupboard growing as a child
    RIP Heather ❤️

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  5. Suzanne Theyers

    Very sad to hear of the passing of Heather. Heather and Noel were both beautiful people and it’s warming to know they are together again. Sending my deepest condolences to Sue, Lorraine, Megs, Amy Lee, Toby, cody, Benjie, Izzy and Reign. A beautiful life well lived.

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  6. Roni Wright

    Sue. Lorraine and families
    So sorry to hear of your Mums passing. My sincere condolances and love Sue.

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    • Brads & Jontz

      To Susan, Lorraine & Graeme, so sorry to hear of Heather’s passing, a lovely quiet lady, who will be remembered fondly.

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  7. June Searle

    Thinking of all the family at this time. Rip Heather.

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  8. Lois Turnbull nee Goodhue

    Thinking of you at this sad time Susan and Lorriane and families. So sorry to hear of your Mums passing. 💕

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  9. Diane & John Craig

    So very sorry to hear this sad news Sue and family. Our thoughts are with you all.

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  10. Jane chapman

    So sorry to hear the passing of your mum Sue.
    Love a hugs to you all

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  11. Stephanie

    Thinking of you at this sad time, sorry to hear about your mum, Sue. May she Rest In Peace

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  12. Tania Wilson

    RIP Sue’s mum 💐.Sorry for your loss Sue and family🌻

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  13. Anthea & Rex Keenan

    Sympathy to Sue, Lorraine and family

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  14. Ann Bradley

    My condolences to Heather’s family. She was a lovely lady. Always cheerful and helpful.

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  15. Hamish Hamilton

    To Lorraine & Graeme, sorry to hear of your mums passing.

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  16. Alisyn Gray

    Thinking of you at this sad time. A lovely lady.

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  17. sally Richardson

    Thinking of you, Sue, and family. A lovely lady at peace with Noel!

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  18. Michelle and Roland Urmson

    Our sincere condolences on the passing of your Mum, Sue. May she rest in peace. Thinking of you and the family at this very sad time.

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  19. Pauline Naylor

    Sue and family, my very deepest sympathy to you all on the loss of your much loved Mum, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. My thoughts are with you at this sad time.

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  20. Frances Stapleton

    My sincere sympathy to you Sue on the loss of your Mother
    I enjoyed my chats with her in Allen Bryant A brave lady May she rest in peace

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  21. Marilyn Paterson

    Susan and Lorraine, my sincere sympathy on the loss of your mother. We spent an hour a week for many years together, during which I caught up with the news of you all. Such a lovely lady, you are very fortunate to have had her for your mother, now once more with Noel, forever.

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  22. Debbie Groot

    To Sue. So very sorry to hear of the passing of your beautiful mum. She will be up there having a wonderful time with your dad. May she rest in peace 🤗

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