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Mary BERNICE

Auckland

Posted 15 August 2026

BERNICE, Mary Bos (née Locke). Passed away peacefully on 16 July in Tauranga. Beloved wife of the late John. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of David, Stephen and Fleur, and cherished grandmother of Ethan, Ryan, Monique, Brittany and Milan. Treasured sister and sister-in-law of the late Kevin and Erika, the late Maureen, and Terry and Linda, and much-loved aunty of the Locke whānau. A committal service will be held for Bernice at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Howick, on August 22, at 1pm. All welcome.

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Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church

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