Born New Plymouth 5th July 1927. Passed away peacefully on 15th September 2025 in Waikanae, in the presence of her grand daughters. Aged 98. Beloved wife of the late Don. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Shirley & Gerry Kalogeropoulos (Waikanae), Colin & Dianne (Whitby), and Ian & Sophia (Plimmerton). Cherished nana of Trudi & Scott Charles (Newlands), and Angela & Warren Maxwell (Featherston). Great-nana to Greg and Emma Charles, Lily and Levi Maxwell. A service for Esther will be held in Kapiti Coast Funeral Home, on Monday, 22nd September 2025, at 11.00am. In lieu of flowers, donations in Esther's memory can be made to the Wellington Free Ambulance. All messages to the family can be sent c/- PO Box 119, Paraparaumu 5254.

Published by The Post on Sep. 18, 2025.