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.
Zita Elizabeth Moynihan (nee Butler)
September 2, 2025
Sorry to hear about the passing of Zita.
My thoughts are with you all x
RIP Zita 🙏
Thoughts are with you all
Sorry to hear this. Condolences to all the family.
One of life’s treasures, to know her was to love her and she will be very much missed.
Much love, from both Helen and Lesley.
Such a beautiful lady, rest in peace Zita🌸
Dear Zita. She was an amazing mum and a wonderful party host. I have such lovely memories of her and Matt. Rest in peace.
Sorry to hear of your mums passing. Our sincere condolences to you all xx
Deepest condolences to all the Moynihan Families. Your Mum was a loved and respected Lady loved seeing her at Mass. R.I.P. Zita Heavens newest angel 💔💕
So sorry to read of Zitas passing please accept our deepest sympathy
Deepest sympathy to you all. RIP Zita
Deepest sympathy to all Zita’s family. Such good memories of Matt and Zita as our children grew up together. Love from us both.
So sorry to hear of Zita’s passing. Our thoughts are with you all. xx
We loved Matt & Zita, precious memories, time, sharing connections xoxo to family.
Deepest sympathy to the Moynihan Family. The seat beside me in church is now empty as our friend Zita has gone to be with her beloved Matt in heaven. My they both rest in peace for a life well lived. Margaret & John Atkinson
Our deepest sympathy to all the Moynihan Family, thinking of you all xx
Sorry to hear of Zita’s passing. RIP Zita.
Sending love to you all for the loss of your wonderful mum xoxo from the Coleman family 💜
Our deepest condolences to all the family. Lovely, lovely lady.
So sorry to hear of the sad passing of your dear Mum, our heartfelt thoughts are with you all at this difficult time,
Our deepest sympathies
Wendy and Chris
Deepest sympathy to you all at the passing of your dear Mum. Thinking of you all. May she rest in peace
So sorry to hear of Zita’s passing , such a lovely lady who was so proud of her family, thinking of you all, may all your happy family memories be a big comfort over the coming months and years
My deepest condolences to all Zita’s family. Fond memories.Rest in peace Zita.
Sincerely condolences to Zita’s family. Thinking of you all.🌺
Very sad to hear the passing of such a lovely lady. Sending love to the family. Rest in love Zita.
Deepest sympathy to all the family. She was a lovely lady. Kath and Patsy.
So sorry to hear of Zita’s passing.She will be sorely missed at Mass at Kokatahi. Thoughts , love and prayers are with you all.
Very sad to hear Zita has passed. Our deepest condolences to family and friends. Such a sweet lady.
Thinking of you all
A huge loss, RIP zita, thoughts to your family, especially dom, Joe, Bridget, Erin, Lara and Steph xxxx
Deepest sympathy to the Moynihan family on the passing of Zita, our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this sad time. R.I.P
Very sad to hear Zita has passed. Our condolences to family and friends. Such a sweet lady.
Thinking of you all
Our deepest sympathy to all the family at this very sad time of Zita’s passing. Thinking of you all.
Our sincere sympathy to you all on the passing of your dear Mum xx
So sorry to hear of Zitas passing may she rest in peace
Thinking of you all at this sad time RIP zeta
Our sincere condolences to all Zita’s family.
Our deepest sympathy to you all at this sad time.
A gentle lady who will be sadly missed by many.RIP Zita.
To all Zita’s beloved family.
Your grief will be enormous for you all. Our sincere, heartfelt sympathies with the loss of your precious Zita.
Sid and Carol Singer and daughters.