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Lola RICH

2026 · Manawatū-Whanganui

Died 28 August 2026Posted 30 August 2026

Passed away peacefully on Friday, 28 August 2026, aged 91 years. Treasured wife of the late Dennis. Beloved mum and mum-in-law of Karen & Rob, Murray & Chrissy, and Vicki. Beloved Nana of James & Katie, Andrew & Lucy, Selene & Blake, Tom, Dan, and Jessica & Damon. Great-Nana of Fraiser, Lola and Mason, Noah, Oscar, and George.

A celebration of life for Lola will be held at 10.30am, Wednesday, 2 September, in the Cotton's Chapel, 697 Main Street, Palmerston North. To honour Lola's life, attendees are encouraged to wear bright colours.

Messages to Lola's family and livestream can be accessed via cottonfunerals.co.nz/funerals.

Arranged by Robert J. Cotton Funeral Directors

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