SCHNELL, Rita Phyllis, of Bunnythorpe (formerly of Whakarongo). - On Sunday, June 1, 2014, peacefully at Palmerston North Hospital, in her 94th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Noel. Loved Mum of Brian and Margaret, Dennis and Barbara, Noeline and Kevin Richards. Adored 'Chooky Nana' of Amy, Kate, Sarah; Lorraine, Debbie, Craig; Hayley, Cameron, and Thomas. Loved great-grandmother of all of her great-grandchildren. "So Dearly Loved, and Always in Our Hearts." Messages to the Schnell Family, c/- PO Box 5191, Palmerston North 4441. Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Rita's life in the Terracehaven Chapel, 697 Main Street, Palmerston North, on Thursday, June 5, 2014, at 1.00pm.

Published by Manawatu Standard on Jun. 3, 2014.