Sesilia IOANE

C.S.N.

Peacefully in Christchurch, on September 15, 2026, supported by her Nazareth Community and family. Dearly loved member of the Congregation of the Sisters of Nazareth in the 48th years of her religious profession, aged 71 years. Dearly loved daughter of Epifania and Ioane, loved sister of Tagaloa Lafaele Ioane, Tuala Kasiano Ioane, Lusia Ioane (RIP) Vaea Ioane, Lasela and Ateliana, Lusia Ioane, Nive Ioane (RIP) and Pio Ioane, all her nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews, and all of her extended family in Australia, New Zealand and Samoa.

I am the servant of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word (Luke 1:38)

Sadly missed and forever remembered

Vigil service for Sister Sesilia will be held in the Nazareth Chapel, 220 Brougham Street, Christchurch, on Thursday, September 24 at 6.00pm. Requiem Mass will be Celebrated at Nazareth Chapel on Friday, September 25 at 10.00am, followed by

Interment in Memorial Park Cemetery, Ruru Road.