Caterina DE NAVE Obituary

DE NAVE, Caterina. ONZM. 23 February 1947 - 17 August 2014. Passed away peacefully, in Sydney, from Leukaemia. Dearly loved daughter of Joseph and Dulcie De Nave. Sister to Beverley Hicks, beloved aunt to Veronica Eno, and great aunt to Luke Eno. Longterm companion of Melanie Rodriga (Read). Caterina was a trailblazer in film and television in Aotearoa, where she worked as a director, producer and network executive. She was a teller of a thousand stories; dedicated, original, uncompromising and inspirational. She was mentor to so many, and a special godmother; with her mix of generosity, honesty, creativity and kindness. She will be greatly missed and warmly remembered by her family and many friends, colleagues and fans. Ciao bella. A memorial service will be held on Saturday August 30 in Auckland. In lieu of flowers or gifts Caterina asked people to remember leukaemia.org.nz/ donate.