Patricia DENISE RAKETE-WAIRAU

11th October 1942 - 24th June 2025
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J Fraser and Sons Chapel
199 Esk Street
Invercargill
Saturday 28 June 2025, 10:00AM
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RAKETE-Wairau, Patricia Denise (Denise).
11.10.1942 ~ 24.06.2025

In loving memory of our mother.
After a short and courageos battle with cancer. Beloved wife of the late Eastern Wairau. Mother of Ian and Kendall, Vicki and Robbie Paul, Willie and Bella, the late Stephen, the late Matthew, Dale and Kelly. Much loved Nana, Great-Grandma, sister, aunty, cousin, and friend to many.
He mokopuna aroha nui - 25 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren.
Mum will be resting at 83 Racecourse Road, Invercargill from 12pm onThursday 26th June, until her service on Saturday 28th June at 10am in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, followed by interment at Eastern Cemetery. Messages can be sent to 83 Racecourse Road, Invercargill 9810 or to her tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there is a livestream link to the service.

Messages

Heartfelt sincere condolences to Vicki and families for the sad passing of Mum, Denise would have fought well and hard. Thoughts are with you at this sad time. Sallyann Humphrey, Clyde 💕💕
Sallyann Humphrey , Clyde
Rest in peace and love Denise
Fly free beautiful lady.
Wendy,Frank and whanau
wendy lee-arona, Invercargill
We are saddened and sorry to learn of Denise’s passing. Our deepest condolences to you all. She was a lovely lady who loved her family dearly, and a cherished friend to Mum/Alice through the years, (who especially enjoyed her company and their Friday cake days).
We are regrettably unable to make the service as we’ve moved away up country, but will be present on-line.
Adriaan and Robyn Weyling, Rangiora
So saddened to hear the news of Denise passing
Sending all my thoughts and love to her whanau.
RIL Denise
Karina, Christchurch
Sending heartfelt love to all the family. So sorry to not be there tomorrow to pay my respects to a beautiful lady,
I have many fond memories of her.
Much love X
Katherine , Brisbane
Fly high Denise. You will be sorely missed. Love you heaps 💕
Lyn Turia , Invercargill
Rest in peace Denise, you had such a beautiful kind and caring heart. You will be deeply missed by all. My thoughts are with all your family at this sad time x
Sam S, Invercargill
Kelly and Dale we are so sorry to hear the sad news.
Thinking of you with love at this difficult time.
Jill & Rog
Jill Howie - Roger Scheele, Invercargill
A beautiful send off. You will be sadly missed Aunty Dee. Love Diane, Norman & family XO
Diane Pierce, Nelson
My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you all as you farewell a mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Lois Dungey , Te Anau