KARSTEN, Alma Lavenia. On May 22nd 2025, late of Papakura, aged 74 years. Friend and wife of the late John Raymond Karsten. Much loved Mum of Kyle and Havila, Christopher and Kyung Hee, Tiffany and James, Alexander and Danelle. Nana Alma to Tyra, Emma, Chelsea, Kyle, Charlotte and Matthew. Great grandmother to Jordan and Charlie. Aunty 17 to Mr 17, Phoenix Patterson. Forever in our hearts. May mum rest in God's eternal peace.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on May 29, 2025.