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Jolinda BIDOIS

2026 · Bay of Plenty

Died 10 April 2026Posted 17 June 2026

BIDOIS, Jolinda Ruth (nee Milbank). Treasured daughter of Gorham and Yvonne Milbank passed peacefully at home in Rotorua, 10 April 2026. Adored wife of Curtis, dearly loved sister of Jared and his wife Lorna, and devoted Godmother to Emmerson. A Registered Psychologist, Social Worker and Mediator, Jolinda lived her life wholly in the service of others, now at peace. Funeral 10:00am, Tuesday 14 April, Rotorua Baptist Church, 100 Malfroy Road, Rotorua, and then as a group (all welcome) to her husband's marae in Tauranga where she will be laid to rest: Poutu te Rangi Marae, Pitua Road, Te Puna, Tauranga. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, you consider a donation to Rotorua Hospice. For tribute and live stream link www.osbornes.co.nz/ tribute

Arranged by Osbornes Funeral Directors

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