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Nolene Desma DE LUCA

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Legacy Tauranga

383 Pyes Pa Road

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Nolene DE LUCA Obituary

De LUCA, Nolene Desma (nee Howe). aged 79, passed away peacefully on August 20th, in Tauranga after a brave fight with cancer. Cherished stepmother of Julie Clothier and Sharon De Luca, wonderful mother-in-law of Mark Clothier, Garry Christoffersen, and John Abbott. Adored grandmother of Andrew (and Kayleigh), Greg (and Mikayla), and Lawrence Clothier, Claire and Caitlin Abbott, and great- grandmother of Hunter, Graeson, Alexia, and Stevie. A stoic and mischievous spirit who brought joy to all who knew her. A service to celebrate Nolene's life will be held at Legacy Tauranga, 383 Pyes Pa Rd, on Friday, 29th August at 10.30 am, followed by a family burial next to Nolene's husband and soul mate, Mike De Luca. Livestream may be viewed and tributes left at www. legacyfunerals.co.nz In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society of New Zealand would be appreciated. Communications to the Noelene De Luca family c/- PO Box 3136, Tauranga 3142



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Published by The New Zealand Herald on Aug. 23, 2025.

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Rosemary Cullen

August 23, 2025

Nolene, an amazing lady, a great genealogist and a cuzzie-in-law. You will be sorely missed. Thank you so much for your friendship.
Your 'down to earth' attitude meant a lot to me. I will miss our catchups for lunches, coffee and wine. So many lovely memories. I am honoured and privileged to have known you.
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Tracy Anderson

August 23, 2025

A beautiful vibrant soul who was always happy and shared some good times with us on our catch ups together, along with a good glass of wine of course. Many happy childhood memories together, you were always the little sister Mum (Valerie) never had. Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of your family and friends. You fought a great battle Noel´s but now it´s time to be back with your soulmate Mike. You now have your angel wings darling Cuzzy. With much love from Val, Colin and Tracy Anderson and partner Mike.

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