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Sister Rita RNDM SNELGAR

Rita SNELGAR Obituary

SNELGAR, Sister Rita RNDM (Josephine Margarita). On July 12, 2021 peacefully at Eileen Mary Rest Home, Dannevirke. Aged 90 years. Dearly loved member of The Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions. Loved daughter of the late John and Veronica Snelgar. Loved sister of the late Sister Patricia RSM, the late Ronald and Hazel (Auckland), Jacqueline (Auckland) and Peter and Anita (Australia). May She Rest in Peace. A special thank you to the staff of Eileen Mary for their wonderful care of Sister Rita and thanks also to the people of St Joseph's Parish, Dannevirke for their care of Sister Rita, over many years. Vigil prayers and sharing will be held in St Joseph's Church, Allardice Street, Dannevirke on Thursday July 15, 2021 at 4.00 pm. In lieu of flowers donations to the Sister's Mission Appeal would be greatly appreciated and these may be left at the funeral mass. Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Sister Rita in St Joseph's Catholic Church, Allardice Street, Dannevirke on Friday July 16, 2021 at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Mangatera Cemetery, Dannevirke. Kelly Funeral Home
Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jul. 14, 2021.

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Isabel Carberry

July 14, 2021

Thank you for all your loving support and prayers over the years for my family. You were such a loving and caring person. May you now be held in the arms of our lord. You will be missed by us all. Rest in Peace. Love the Carberry Family.

Eion Campbell

July 14, 2021

A person of great character and a kind heart. A friend I will always remember for her kindness to my wife in her last few weeks. You were true to your faith. Sincerely Eion Campbell

Jill Young

July 14, 2021

To the family of Sister Rita (damian)
Sincere condolences,my favourite teacher from the 60s at SHGC Hamilton.May she Rest In Peace.
Jill Young

July 14, 2021

SNELGAR, Rita (Sister Rita (Sr Mary Damian)) (nee Snelgar). SMSM, passed away peacefully in Dannevirke on 11 July 2021, surrounded by love. Loved niece of Edie and Bill Most (deceased) and much revered and loved cousin of Basil (deceased), Marilyn and Beverley. Your rewards are awaiting you. Love Ya.

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Memorial Events
for Rita SNELGAR

Jul

15

Vigil

4:00 p.m.

St Joseph's Church

Allardice Street, Dannevirke , Auckland

Jul

16

Requiem Mass

11:00 a.m.

St Joseph's Catholic Church

Allardice Street, Dannevirke , Auckland