Born on August 6, 1960 went home to be with Jesus on November 25, 2018, aged 58. Cherished wife of Alan, loved mother of Carl, Lisa, and Shaun, loved Taua of Sjarvay, Anahera, Mana, Savannah, and Potiki. Daughter of the late Ruihi Makamaka of Ruatoki, Tuhoe iwi, Mahurehure hapu and Woaku McManus of Te Teko Ngati Awa iwi, Pahipoto hapu. Whangai daughter of Monu and Marjorie Tawera, Sister of Carol, George, Walter, Maati, Toko whanau and the the late Puni, Girl, and Sandra. Loved by many whanau and friends from Katiwaewae and all over. Messages to 87 Livingstone Street, Hokitika 7810. Bella will be resting at her home 87 Livingstone Street, Hokitika, until Tuesday when she will be taken to Tuhuru Marae, Arahura at 4pm. Her Tangi will be held at the Marae on Thursday November 29, at 2.pm. Burial to follow at Ruataniwha Urupa, Arahura.
Very sorry to here of Bella’s passing thoughts with the Russell family at this very sad time R.I.P Bella.
Thank you Adele from The Russell whanau.
So sorry to hear of your loss Alan and Whanau. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Thank you Deb and Johnnie from The Russell whanau.
Thinking of you with sympathy and love Alan and Whanau
Thank you Eileen and Taane from The Russell whanau.
Moe mai ra e te tuahine. Ma te atua koe e manaaki e tiaki hoki. Haere ki te taha o nga matua tupuna. Arohanui.
Kia ora uncle.
Nga mihi maioha Russell whanau
Aue ka aroha hoki nui kia Lisa me nga whanau.arohatinonui
Thanks Bush xx
So sorry for you lost Alan Lisa and family. Such a beautiful woman taken to soon.
Love Doug and Vonnie
Thank you Vonnie and Doug from The Russell whanau.
Rest now beautiful.. Te whakapono, te tumanako, te aroha, enei e toru,
Ko te mea nui rawa ia o enei ko te Aroha. Love always, Atareta
Kia ora aunty.
Nga mihi maioha Russell whanau
So sorry to read of Bella’s passing Alan. Loving condolences to you and your family.
Thank you Janet from The Russell whanau.