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Nathalie CHALKER

2026

Died 3 July 2026Posted 9 July 2026

On July 3, 2026, at the Wood Nelson; in her 95th year. Nathalie drifted away, as always on her own terms and peacefully. A gentle and wise soul, she leaves an unfillable hole in the universe. Much loved Mum of Nicky and Astrid and her many nieces and nephews. Jen, Martin, David, Richard, Arnie, Katherine and Anthony and a special mate of Jim and Lawrie and great friend of Jordan and Vera and ex wife of the late Ian Chalker. Nathalie lived a full and adventurous life, an artist, yoga instructor, lover of the outdoors and a demon at Scrabble. She will be missed A Service to be held at the Wakapuaka Crematorium on Wednesday, July 8, 11.00am

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Scrabble. She will be missed A Service to be held at the Wakapuaka Crematorium

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