Jaqui WATKINS

Watkins, Jaqui Alene. Passed away unexpectedly while on holiday in Malaysia on 24 August 2026. Dearly loved partner of Alistair, and his best friend and companion through life. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Barry and Jeni, Heather, Craig and Jackie, Joy, Penni and Guy. Special and loving Aunty to all her nieces and nephews, and their partners. Jaqui lived life with a sense of adventure and brought friendship, laughter and kindness to so many people. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends and everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. After a final journey from Malaysia, Jaqui is now home in New Zealand.

A memorial service to celebrate Jaqui's life will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, 3 October, at the Tauranga Yacht & Power Boat Club, Sulphur Point. Missed beyond words, loved beyond measure, and never forgotten.