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Heather SCHOEMAKER

2026 · Taranaki

Died 13 August 2026Posted 16 August 2026

Passed away peacefully at home, on Thursday 13th August 2026, aged 85 years. Loved wife of the late Harry. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Christine and Trevor, Sharon and Stephen, Roger and Donna, Ian and Tracey. Much loved grandma and Oma to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved by her brothers and sisters. Heather will be missed by all her friends, church and line dancing family. All messages to the Schoemaker family can be sent to C/- PO Box 218, Stratford 4352.

Donations may be made to the Taranaki Cancer Society on Bank Account number 15-3942 0002505-00 ref Schoemaker.

A service for Heather will be held at St Lukes Co-operating Church, 2 Mangati Road, Bell Block, on Thursday 20th August 2026 at 11.00am, followed by her interment at the Inglewood Cemetery. For those unable to attend the service you may watch via the livestream at www.briandarthfunerals.co.nz

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St Lukes Co-operating Church

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