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DEN VAN

2026 · Auckland

Died 28 June 2026Posted 30 June 2026

VAN DEN EINDEN, Rita. Peacefully at Moana House, Whangamata on 28th June 2026; aged 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Theo. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Maria and Keith, Helma, Alex and Kathy, Phillip and Louise. Loved Oma and Groot-Oma of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Special thanks to staff at Moana House for their care and support of our Mum.

A celebration of Rita's life will be held at Pyes Pa Memorial Park and Chapel, 403 Pyes Pa Road, Tauranga on Tuesday, 7th July at 2pm followed by burial at Pyes Pa Cemetery.

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Pyes Pa Memorial Park and Chapel

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