TAANA, Lydia. On Thursday, 20th November 2025, peacefully at home with family by her side, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bert. Cherished mother of Maroha, Tutere "Toot"(deceased), and Andrew. Loved daughter of the late William and Ann Wallace. Loved sister of Ted (deceased), Tom (deceased), June (deceased), William, Lance, Vern, Vaughan, and Jessica. A special thanks to the Hospice team for all their care and support. Lydia is laying at home and will travel to Rangitihi Marae, Marae Lane, Matata, on Sunday 23rd November for 11am, where Lydia's life will be celebrated, thereafter to the Rangitihi Urupa on Monday 24th November for burial. Communications to the Taana family, C/- PO Box 2070 Whakatane, 3159 or online at
willettsfuneralservices.co.nz. Communications to the Taana family, C/- PO Box 2070 Whakatane, 3159 or online at
willettsfuneralservices.co.nz
Published by The New Zealand Herald on Nov. 22, 2025.