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Vivienne SMITH

2026 · Manawatū-Whanganui

Died 2 August 2026Posted 4 August 2026

Of Feilding, formerly Woodville, Apiti & Pahiatua, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday 2nd August 2026, aged 70 years. Dearly loved wife of Robert, treasured Mum of Racheal and Jason, Richard and Kendell, Amanda and Wade, Shaun and Amber, and Darren and Aimee. Adored "Grandma Bim" to her many grandies, and big sister to Grant, Garth, Colin and the late Bernadine.

Messages to Mr Robert Smith, C/- 191 North Street, Feilding 4702. Our heartfelt thanks to the Feilding District Nurses, Lavender Blue, the staff at Palmerston North Hospital, and Mel and the team at Arohanui Hospice, for their care and dedication.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Arohanui Hospice, PO Box 5349, Palmerston North 4441, would be greatly appreciated and may be left in the Chapel foyer.

A service to celebrate Viv's life will be held in the Feilding Funeral Chapel, 282 Kimbolton Road, Feilding, on Thursday 6th August 2026, at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation.

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