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Darlene SLADE

2026 · Canterbury

Died 3 July 2026Posted 19 July 2026

He toi whakairo, he mana tangata.

Where there is artistic excellence, there is human dignity.

Ko Waitaha, Kāti Māmoe, Kāi Tahu me Ngāti Pāhauwera ngā iwi.

Darlene passed away peacefully at Hamilton on 3 July 2026, aged 62 years, after a courageous battle with cancer.

"Darlene saw beauty

where others walked past,

and stitched love

into everything she made."

Dearly loved daughter of Tony (dec) and Jean, sister, aunty, and cherished by her extended whānau.

Moe mai rā e Darlene, i roto i te rangimārie.

Rest now, Darlene, in peace. Love your mum x

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