Premiben Nagin PATEL

(Simalgam, India). Passed away peacefully at Wellington Hospital on Friday 13 February 2026, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Naginbhai Hari Patel (Delvada, India). Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Harshad & Priti, the late Mahesh & Sharda, and Ila & Amarat. Loved sister of the late Babiben, Jashmatbhai, the late Thakorbhai, and Laxmiben. Devoted grandmother of Sharmila, Umesh, Mitesh, Dharmesh, Sangita, Dhanisha and Bhavisha. Treasured great-grandmother of Ishani, Anjali and Siya. Loved by her extended family and friends. Special thanks to the staff of Lonsdale Total Care Centre for their care and support of Premiben. In lieu of flowers, donations to be made to NZ Mental Health Foundation may be made online at https://donate.mentalhealth.org.nz/ The service for Premiben will be held at Karori Main Chapel, 15 Rosehaugh Avenue, Karori, on Tuesday 17 February at 9.00am, followed by a private cremation. Sitting Respects: At family residence on Monday 16 February 3-6pm. Cards can be posted c/- PO Box 7123, Newtown, Wellington 6242.