Gabrielle O'ROURKE Obituary

O'ROURKE, Gabrielle (nee Peterson). Passed suddenly after a long illness on 11 July 2019 at Totara Hospice Manurewa. Beloved wife of the late John. Precious mother of Felicity. Sister and sister-in-law of Tony and Marion (England), Ashley and Lyn and Larry. Loving Aunt of Desmond, Angela and Geoffrey and great aunty of Bradley. Fond sister-in-law to Pat and the late Shirley O'Rourke. Loving aunt to Michael, Maryanne, John, Gabrielle and Steven. A requiem mass to celebrate Gabrielle's life will be held in Holy Cross Papatoetoe Catholic Parish, 21 Carruth Road, Papatoetoe on Thursday 18 July at 11am. A rosary will be held at Holy Cross at 7pm Wednesday 17 July. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Totara Hospice would be appreciated and can be made online at bit.ly/gorourke1107.

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Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jul. 15, 2019.

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Ann Linton

July 18, 2019

Felicity I met you in Cafe Aroha and it was immediately evident how much you loved your mother and in turn your love was returned. We only have one mother and you would never have been prepared adequately to say goodbye. Please accept my sincere sympathy. I hope that knowing people are thinking about you will give you some comfort as you adapt to life without your lovely mother.

Natalie Logan

July 17, 2019

Dear Felicity, I am so sorry to hear about your mum. Gabrielle was such a beautiful and warm person, and she took me under her wing on my first kindergarten position.
Thank you for all the laughs, you were such a positive role model to me.
Love always Gabrielle and Felicity.

Ailise Lindsay

July 17, 2019

I am sorry I was only a baby when we last met aunt Gabrielle so I have no memory of you but so wish we had met.

July 16, 2019

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

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July 16, 2019

My dear Felicity,

I am so very sorry to hear of the death of your beloved Mother Gabrielle. I heard the sad news from Daniella. You are in my thoughts and prayers and I shall say a special prayer on Wednesday and Thursday for the repose of her soul and in her memory.

May she Rest in Peace!

Sincere sympathy Felicity
Love,
Mary Morgan

July 15, 2019

O'ROURKE, Gabrielle. After her brave battle with cancer Mum passed away at Totara Hospice. Most beloved mum and best friend of Felicity. "I know you will always be with me and you are now with those you love in heaven. Your courage was a real inspiration and testament of your faith in God's mercy and compassion." You brought love, laughter and caring to the many children you taught over the last fifty- two years of kindergarten teaching. Love you always mum. A requiem mass to celebrate Gabrielle's life will be held in Holy Cross Papatoetoe Catholic Parish, 21 Carruth Road, Papatoetoe on Thursday 18 July at 11am. A rosary will be held at Holy Cross at 7pm Wednesday 17 July.

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