SPARNON, Rita Joy (Joy). Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 20th February 2018, surrounded by her loving family, aged 94 years. Much loved wife of the late Jack. Adored mother and mother in law of John (deceased) and Kham, Jill and Warwick, Lynn and Colin. Dearly loved nana of Stephen and Jane, Angeline and Darren, Alana and Brett, Sarah and Kolya, Lisa, Sian and Tin-lok, Simon and Brielle, and Andrew. Great nana of 7 great grandchildren, 2 great, great grandchildren. Forever loved, Forever missed, Forever in our hearts. A celebration of Joy's life will be held in the Main Chapel of the Morrison Funeral Home, 220 Universal Drive, Henderson, on Thursday 22nd February at 3.00 pm. Communications for the Sparnon family can be sent c/o the address above.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Feb. 21, 2018.