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June METUATINI

2026 · Canterbury

Died 20 August 2026Posted 23 August 2026

Peacefully at home, with loving family; aged 81 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Kiria, much loved mother of Karina, Michael, Raita, Kiria, Kura, Michelle and Rachel. It is with shattered hearts that we announce the passing of our beautiful Mum, Nana, great-nana, great-great-nana, sister, aunty and dear friend to many. After a long and courageous fight, she passed away peacefully surrounded by the people who loved her dearly at 8.00am on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Our hearts are broken, but we find comfort knowing she is now at peace, free from pain and reunited with those who went before her. You will forever be loved, forever missed and forever remembered, rest peacefully.

Messages to the Metuatini family, c/o PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443.

A celebration of June's life will be held in the Academy Funeral Services Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Upper Riccarton, on Wednesday, August 26, at 11.00am. Interment thereafter at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Arranged by Academy Funeral Services

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