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Shirley ERUINI-BENNETT

Bay of Plenty

Posted 18 September 2026

ERUINI-BENNETT, Shirley Sophia Mary. Passed away peacefully after a short illness. Much loved wife of Spencer Pererika Te Peneha (dec) and cherished mother of Grant and Sally, Caro Ani and Geoff, Spencer Mohi (dec), and Guy and Michelle. Adored grandma of Ethan, Liam, Ronan, Courtney, Aneta, Brendon, Cole, and Emma. Great grandma of Shania, Deagen, Spencer and Tia Ani. Sister of the late Bev Williams and sister in law of the late Fred Williams of Palmerston North. Shirley will be at home in Owhata, from late afternoon on Wednesday 16th September.

A graveside service will be held for Shirley at Kauae Cemetery on Thursday 17th September at 3pm. For live stream and tribute details www. osbornes.co.nz/tribute.

Arranged by Osbornes Funeral Directors

Funeral service

Kauae Cemetery

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