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Colleen HOCKLY

2026 · Taranaki

Died 27 August 2026Posted 30 August 2026

Colleen passed away peacefully after a short illness on 27th August 2026, aged 79. Dearly loved wife of John, and much loved mother and mother-in-law of Maree and Philip, Craig and Deanne, and the late Brendan. Adored Nana to Brad, Jaymee and Kade, Lara and Ryan, and their partners, and loving great-Nana of George.

A service to celebrate the life of Colleen will be held in the South Taranaki Funeral Services Chapel, 268 High Street, Hawera, on Tuesday 1st September at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation. For those wishing to attend the service by webcast can do so at www.southtaranakifunerals.co.nz/tributes All communications addressed to the family of Colleen Hockly, c/- PO Box 183, Hawera 4640.

Arranged by South Taranaki Funeral Services

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