CASTANO MENDEZ, Carmen. Passed away peacefully on 27 October 2025 at Harbour Hospice, surrounded by love, aged 61. Dearly beloved wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunty and friend. A celebration of Carmen's life will be held at Auckland Memorial Park Cottage, 2163 East Coast Road Silverdale, on Saturday 1 November 2025, at 2 pm. Lovingly remembered and forever cherished for her radiant spirit, warmth and big heart.

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