BOWMAN, Donelda (Donnie):

Surrounded by her loving family, Donnie passed to be with her soulmate Naka on Monday 25th September 2023 after a strong and valiant fight to stay.  Donnie was a dearly loved mate of Naka (deceased).  Much loved Mum of Linda (deceased), John and Loma, Kathy Bowman-Jones, Shane and Katrina, Bernice and Pete Debono, Nora, Michael and Anya, Isobel and Scott.  She was also a much-loved Nan and Great Nan to all of her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Dearly loved friend to many and special friend of Frances Wharepapa and Bev Pou (deceased).  Much loved daughter of Fred and Nellie and loved sister to all of her brothers and sisters and aunt to all her nieces and nephews.  The funeral service for Donnie will be held at Avenal Park Funeral Home at 11am Monday 2nd October and the service will be live streamed and the link will be on the Avenal Park Website, Obituaries page under Donnie’s page.

“Arohanui Mum, until we meet again.”

Donnie will be resting at 54 Antrim Street until her service.  An extra special thank you to the amazing staff at Peacehaven for taking such good care of Mum during her time spent there.