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Doris SUMICH

Auckland

Posted 12 August 2026

Sumich, Doris Natalie (Nee Borich). The family is sad to announce that Doris died peacefully on 8 August 26, aged 98. Loved wife of Miro (deceased), beloved mother of John, Helen, Glenda and Geoffrey, loved by her daughter-in-law Corrie, her grandchildren Kim, Natalie, Ella, Alida and Milan, their partners Nick and Matt, and her great grandchildren Grace, Jack, Cam and Lexie. Mum never lost her interest in people and the community around her, and many will remember her hospitality.

A funeral service will be held on Monday 17 August 12.30 pm, Morrisons Main Chapel, Universal Drive, Henderson. Livestream link: https://tinyurl.com/323mbu6f Special thanks to the hospital staff at Miriam Corban Retirement Village who gave Doris such kind care in her final year.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Auckland City Mission would be appreciated.

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