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Valmai HAYES

2026 · Manawatū-Whanganui

Died 18 July 2026Posted 21 July 2026

Passed away peacefully on Saturday 18 July 2026 in Foxton. Loved wife of the late Don. Much loved mother & mother-in-law of Mike & Colleen, Denise & Ian, Glennis & Phil, Rodney & Jean-Maree. Loved Nana of Richard, Adrian, Fynleigh, Eboney, Tessa, Chris and the late Taite, and her seven great-grandchildren. A service for Val will be held at The Manawatu Marine Boating Club, 50 Hartley St, Foxton Beach, on Thursday 23 July 2026 at 11.00am. Messages c/- 547 Queen St, Levin.

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