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Santaben PATEL Obituary

PATEL, Santaben Hira. Aged 86 years. Passed away peacefully at Auckland Hospital on 9 June 2022. Dearly loved wife of the late Hirabhai Budhi. Cherished and loved mother and mother-in-law of Kisor and Deborah, Puspa and Vinod, Sheila and Hursad, Satish and Illa. Respected and loved grandmother (Ba) of Natasha, Jesse, Rebecca, Kiran, Jayesh, Jaiden, and Ashwin. A service will be held at Morrison's Funeral Home, 220 Universal Drive, Henderson on Saturday 25 June at 10:00 am. The family would appreciate that you wear a mask. Mum, thank you for your love, generosity, support, and kindness. We will remember you most for your honesty, hard work, determination, and beautiful food. You were a constant talker with an opinion on everything, and many stories to share which always entertained us immensely. Although we are heartbroken by your passing, you will forever remain in our hearts, and we take comfort in knowing your challenges with dementia have now ended. Rest in Peace "Om Shanti, Shanti". In lieu of flowers, donations to Dementia New Zealand would be appreciated.



Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jun. 20, 2022.

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Growing up I have wonderful memories of Santamasi who was a lovely and lively person but not one to mess with. To this day whenever I think of her I picture her beautiful smile and a rolling pin in one hand (..not sure why but maybe because she was always in the kitchen, such an excellent cook which everyone will agree if they tasted her food....). Santamasi was the first woman I met who was not afraid to fight for what she believed was right. A strong and empowered woman. She was a really tremendous support to my mom and they got on very well which I value every day. They may not be with us in soul but in our hearts their memories will live on forever.

Rest in Peace
Sadhana x

Sadhana

June 24, 2022

To our remarkable Fui,
Fui you dearly meant so much to us all, we were privileged & honoured that you were our Fui in this life, & dad elder sister.

Fui you were always special giving, & kind hearted.

I remember the time two families, 11 of us all in one car visited Zoo on a day trip, and you prepared a feast for us all.

Fui you timeless put everyone first before yourself, memories created with you will never be forgotten, & always remain in our heart.

Fui wherever your atman takes you, I hope one day we will meet up there together best Fui

On Namah Shiva
Hasmukh, Kokila & Aarti

Hasmukh

June 24, 2022

Jai Shree Krishna,

Living so far away it´s difficult to come to terms with the loss of my Fui. Part of me hasn´t accepted the reality that I won´t see my Fui again. It deeply saddens me with heartache and pain to share my feelings about "My Fui". The last time I truly felt so sad was when I lost my own mother.

Being the youngest I have very fond memories of my Fui. I was always excited when I knew my fui and fuva were coming to visit us.

"Deekra" is how Fui referred to me as she did with all her children, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. A term of endearment which to this day, fills my heart with love and a sense of belonging. Fui and Fuva treated us as one of their own and I always felt so loved and so comforted as a young child and very well respected as an adult.

My Fui was a very unique person, strong, resilient and extremely loving, and highly affectionate towards everyone.

When me and Nemisha visited Fui in New Zealand on two occasions, she was just as loving and affectionate towards Nemisha as I had remembered as a young child. Me and Nemisha only discussed a few months ago, how we should plan another trip to see my Fui again.

Although my Fui is no longer with us today, her legacy will live on, through her children Puspaben, Kishorbhai, Sheilaben, and Satishbhai, and all her grandchildren.

My Fui may not be with us anymore but her memory will live on in each and every one of us.

Gone but never ever forgotten and always in our hearts you shall remain.

May you fly high and your soul rest in eternal peace.

Om Shanti Shanti Shanti.

Love
Ashok & Nemisha
Leicester, UK

Ashok & Nemisha

Family

June 23, 2022

Dear fui
Only known you for little while but you made big impact in my life, will always remember your smile , determination and caring nature.
Your memory will live in our heart for ever.

Kokila

June 23, 2022

Masi
Your memory we will always treasure, in our hearts You will stay forever Love .
Masi & Masa & my mum & dad can all be together now........
All my love Kiran & Ian x x

Kiran & Ian

Family

June 22, 2022

Our thought are with you all as this beautifully kind and gentle role model leaves us. An amazing legacy lives on in all of you

Prakash, Bailey and Mya

June 21, 2022

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