Judith Kaye (Jude) Bakker

23rd April 1955 - 30th October 2024
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J Fraser and Sons Chapel
Corner Esk and Doon Streets
Invercargill
Wednesday 6 November 2024, 10:30AM
Open live stream

Bakker, Judith Kaye (Jude): Peacefully on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, after a long illness with family at her side, aged 69 years. Much loved and cherished wife of Ron; mother and mother-in-law of Kylie and Lisa, Brad and Neisha, Ricky and Chrissie; Nanny to Rhy, Nila, Emily, Bailey & Banjo. A loved and treasured friend to many that will be sorely missed.  A service to celebrate Jude's life will be held at J Fraser & Sons Chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Wednesday, November 6 at 10.30am, followed by a private cremation.  A very special thanks to Dr Ewan Adam, the District Nurses and the staff at Hospice Southland for their generous care of Jude and family. Messages to Jude’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where livestream details are available.

Messages

My condolences to Ron and Family on behalf of the Frewen & Hau Families
Lindsay Frewen, Invercargill
Ron and family so sorry for your loss of Jude sending big hugs to you all
Wendy Hughes
WA Hughes, Invercargill
Aww!! Sorry to see the passing of a school friend from long ago!! My condolences go to Jude’s family!! RIP Jude
Love Wynsome Adams ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏
Wynsome Adams, Clyde
Oh Ron! I am so sorry. Jude was a precious lady. She was valued and admired by all who knew her. What a fighter!
Mandy Everett, Queenstown
Ron and family so sorry to read of the passing of Jude, thinking of you all at this sad time and sending love.
Maureen Jenkins, Invercargill
Ron and family, we were sorry to hear of Jude’s passing. We will remember her generous nature, her smile and laugh. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time
Yvonne and Paul Checketts , Clyde
Ron thinking of you at this very sad time 💕
You both have been in my thoughts a lot so sorry for your loss of Jude she was such a beautiful lady😍
Take one day at a time ❤️

Love from
Sue Ansell
Sue Ansell, Invercargill
To Ron and all your family - so very sorry to read of Jude's passing in today's Times. Be assured we are thinking of you all at this sad time, she was far too young! And will be sadly missed.
Best regards
Trish & Terry Wright
Invercargill
Trish Wright, Invercargill
Saddened to learn ofJudes passing
Ever remembered as a valued , cheerful
and skilled backstage worker at nu
numerous musical theatre productions.
Many thoughts to Ron and family
Doug Smith, Invercargill
Oh Ron. So very sad to hear. Sending big hugs to you and the family. Will remember all the laughs and fun we had when Jude was part of the wardrobe team in Operatic shows. She was a fabulous lady. Xx
Bridget Mckenzie , Oamaru
Ron, so sad at hearing of Jude’s passing. She was such a special friend and talented lady and we have so many lovely memories of Inner Wheel mischief and fun times we all shared. Lots of love and hugs to you and the family 🥰
Don and Lorraine Irvine , Wanaka
Ron, Kylie, Brad, Ricky, and families, My deepest condolences. I am so sorry for your loss.
Jude was a wonderful person, always full of good humour and generosity.
She will live on through you all.
Kevin Johnston, Queenstown
Dear Jude - RIP ❤️

Di Bonisch
Diana Bonisch, Invercargill
To Ron and family.
Marg and I were saddened to hear of Jude’s passing. Her great sense of humour and friendly nature made her stand out from the crowd.
She will be missed by all who had the opportunity to know her.
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Merv & Marg Cook
Merv & Marg Cook, Gold Coast
Oh Ron, so sad to read of Jude’s passing. My heart felt condolences to you and the family. Sending you much love ❤️
Jan McAra, Papamoa
One very lovely caring lady RIP Jude
Marion Osborn-McGregor, Invercargill
Kindest thoughts to you all. Happy memories of family life will keep Judy close to you all forever.
Janet & Keith Walker, Christchurch
Condolences to Ron and the Bakker family, for the passing of Jude, at this sad time.

Wayne & Lyn Sutherland
Wayne Sutherland, Queenstown
So sorry to hear of Jude’s passing, condolences to the family. Thinking of you all.
Matthew and Kirsty Hawkes, Danseys Pass, Central Otago
Judy
Thank you for the wonderful memories you and Ron helped us make in our earlier years.
I have been reliving some of them over the last few days always with a smile in my heart.
Ron look after your children and grandchildren through them Judy will ive on.
You lifelong friend
Fin
Findlay Hazlett, Christchurch
Dear Ron and family. We are so very sorry to hear of Jude’s passing. Thinking of you all and sending much love and prayers. Patricia and Allan Daly
Patricia Daly, Christchurch
Kia Ora Ron
We are saddened for your loss of your precious wife, please accept our deepest sympathy given with aroha
Nga Mihi Marcia and Ora
Marcia Te Au-Thomson and Ora Barron , Wigram
To Ron and family,
My sincere condolences to you on the loss of Jude.I found her such a warm and welcoming person.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Maree Howden, Queenstown
So so sorry to hear of the passing of Jude....such a lovely lady....condolences to the family ...big cuddles to you Ron .xxxx xxx
Shona Harford, Hokitika
Ron and family
So very sorry to read of Judy’s passing-our thoughts are with you and all the family at this very sad time 💕
JUDY & MURRAY MILLS, Invercargill