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Emily BENGE JARNET

1934 – 2026 · Auckland

Died 1 July 2026Posted 4 July 2026

BENGE JARNET, Emily "Mercia" (née North). 16 May 1934 - 1 July 2026 Beloved mother of Anne, Louise, and the late Paul. Cherished Nanna of Angela, Guy, and Lara.

A service to celebrate Mercia's life will be held at St George's Anglican Church, Gate Pa, Tauranga, on Tuesday, 7 July 2026 at 1.00pm (PLEASE NOTE CORRECT DATE). Mercia's tribute page can be found on the Simply Funerals website.

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St George's Anglican Church

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