BRINSON, Elna Dorothy. Sadly, we advise the passing of Elna (formerly from Hastings) at Bethlehem Views home in Tauranga, on the 5th August 2025, aged 96. Wife of the late Tom Brinson, loved Mum of Mike and Sallie, Rob and Rosie, Chris and Vicki, Tim, Sally and Ian. Loved Step Mum to Roy and Noel Grandmother to 15, Great Grandmother to 20. "Now in the arms of her much loved Jesus." A service will held be at Elliot's Funeral home Cameron Road, Tauranga 11:30 am Saturday 16th August. Online streaming will be available. Elna will then be transported to Hastings for an internment service on site at Mangaroa Cemetery 1pm, Monday 18th August. All her family and friends are welcome to attend.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Aug. 9, 2025.