ALLEN, Ruth Elizabeth. Peacefully in Tauranga on 22nd December 2024, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Lloyd for 66 years. Loved Mum of Grant and Jo, Vianne and Brett, and Gayleen. Proud Nana of Mark and Monique, Megan and Hayden, Courtney and Dan, Ashleigh and Stacy, Alysha, James, and Lisa; and Great Nana of Charlie, Willow, Floki, Summer, Zane, Nixon, Chloe, Sophie and Noah. "Dearly loved and will be missed by us all". A celebration of Ruth's life will be held at Manukau Memorial Gardens Chapel, 361 Puhinui Road, Wiri, Auckland on Friday 3rd January at 11am. Sincere thanks to Elmswood Care Centre and Carter House staff for your loving care and support.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Dec. 24, 2024.