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BORN
1928
DIED
2025
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Rachel HORNBLOW Obituary
Died peacefully at her home, overlooking her garden, after 97 years of service to her family and faith. Dedicated wife of the late John Hornblow, and loving mother of Ruth (deceased), Andrew, Geoff, John, and Sarah. Proud Grandmother of 9 and 14 great-grandchildren. Many thanks to all the professionals that have helped in mum's final journey; Dr Carney and the Waipawa Doctors team, Waipawa Pharmacy, The St John Ambulance Crews, Hastings and Waipukurau Hospitals, The District Nurses and Access Carers. Thanks for their care and help allowing mum to be at home. Mum's funeral service will be held at St John's Church, Waipawa, Central Hawkes Bay, on Saturday 3rd May at 2.00pm. Her burial at Waipawa Cemetery will be on Monday 5th May at 10.00am. Messages may be sent to The Hornblow Family, C/- PO Box 200, Waipukurau.
C.H.B. Funeral Services Ltd, FDANZ
Waipukurau
Memories and Condolences
for Rachel HORNBLOW
6 Entries
Rose Chapman
May 7, 2025
Dear Rachel, you were so kind and caring to me when I first moved to Waipawa. Later, we enjoyed close companionship with others in the U3A group, and the garden group. Your knowledge of CHB history was superlative. I will remember you often my dear lady. With love, Rose Chaman
Lorraine Kirker
May 2, 2025
To Rachel´s Family,
Loving Sympathy on the passing of your dear Mother,and Nana.
With fond and loving memories of Rachel , a kind and special niece of our late Mum and Dad, Joyce and Ian and cousin Lorraine.
I was one of those little flower girls, along with cousin Elizabeth.
We shared a lovely day of memories, just 4 years ago, with wedding album and a good cuppa, along with special pictures taken on the wedding day of our Nana.
Sorry I am not with you but my brothers are as you farewell your Mum.
Bless you all .
Safe in the arms of the Lord.
With love, Lorraine and Graham Kirker.
Rob and Kerry Speirs
May 1, 2025
My childhood memories of Aunty Rachel's home baking will never leave me; day trips to Foxton were always looked forward to. Both Kerry's and my thoughts are with my cousins. So sorry we can not be there in person.
Marion de la Haye
April 30, 2025
When we were young, wonderful memories, A gracious, gentle and loving cousin loving thoughts
Marion de la Haye (nee Mahon )
Ingrid Mackie
April 30, 2025
To Geoff and Dale.
Our condolences Geoff, at the loss of your Mum, and to Gabrielle for the loss of your dear Nana.
From Ingrid, Dean and Cameron Mackie
Adrian Broad
April 30, 2025
John please accept my sincere condolences to you and the family on the passing of your Mum.
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