KUKA, Slyvia Te Pae (Borell) (Siwi) 15.08.1924 - 20.01.2015, aged 90 years. Much loved wife of the late Charles. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Colleen and David, Liz and Trevor, Piri and family, Tom and Huia, Rawiri and family, Janice and family, Titus and Rose, Charlie and Pare. Beloved Ganny to all of her many mokopuna and mokomoko. Moe Mai Ra I To Moengaroa. "You have fought so hard for so long and have beaten the odds so many times. Your courage and strength is inspirational to us all. Your battle is now over, so rest in peace forever with your sisters. Love you, miss you." Tangi to be held at Poututerangi Marae, Pitua Rd, Te Puna, Tauranga. A service for Sylvia will be held at Poututerangi Marae, Te Puna, on Friday 23 January at 11am. Communication to the Kuka Family, c/o P.O. Box 3136 Greerton, Tauranga 3142.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jan. 21, 2015.