PAYNE, Elaine Mary RNZNVR G100700 (Ngapona) On Wednesday 24 March 2021 at Waipuna Hospice, Bethlehem, Tauranga, peacefully surrounded by family after a brave struggle with cancer. Daughter of the late Keith and Pauline Matutinovich, husband of Jerry, loved mother of Simon, Anthony, and Catherine, and their partners. Sister and sister-in-law of Jan and Ron, Michael and Wendy. Step mother to David, Luana and Grant. Aunty of Nicola, Mark, Scott and Emma and their families. Dearly loved Nana to Kurt, Justine, Eyden, Bridget, Sophia, Jasmin, Ethan, Danica, Tauryn, Natalya, Nathaniel and Samantha. We would like to thank all the carers and especially Waipuna Hospice for their dedication and compassion in the final days. In lieu of flowers donations to Waipuna Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A funeral service will be held at Grange Manor, 400 Dominion Road, Mt Eden, Auckland on Wednesday 31st March at 1.30pm.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Mar. 26, 2021.