de JONG, Maria (Ria). On 22 October 2011 peacefully in her sleep at Rotorua. Aged 84 years. Beloved mum of Luke and Chelydra, and Brian and Tracie. Oma to Josef, Karl, Theo, and Taine Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Patrick's Catholic Church, 59 Queen Street, Te Puke on Thursday (27 October) at 2:00pm. To be followed by a private cremation. In preference to floral tributes a memorial Donation may be made to the NZ Red Cross. These may be left at the church.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Oct. 25, 2011.