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Sofa'oe MINNOCH

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Ninness Funeral Home

17 Kenepuru Drive

Porirua, Wellington

Sofa'oe MINNOCH Obituary

Passed away after a brave struggle, at Bupa Whitby Rest Home, on 23 September 2025, aged 87. Wife of Graham; mother of Pamela, Alison and Andrew; grandmother of Tara and Lana; also a lifelong connection born from caregiving to Lesley Fraser, Rena Heap, and Michael Petersen. Special thanks to the staff at Bupa Whitby Rest Home. Please address messages to the Minnoch Family, c/- PO Box 50-347, Porirua 5240. No flowers by request, but donations can be made to the Wellington Alzheimers Association, Dementia Wellington. A service to celebrate the life of Sofa will be held in the Ninness Funeral Home Chapel, 17 Kenepuru Road, Porirua on Wednesday, 22 October, at 10.00am, followed by a burial service at Whenua Tapu Cemetery.


Published by The Post on Sep. 27, 2025.

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Rachel Whitman - nee PIPER

September 30, 2025

Mrs Minnoch made the best marshmallow slice, was always welcoming and ready to help if needed. Thoughts and love to the whanau

Rena and Graeme

September 29, 2025

Sofa'oe's kindness and warmth touched the lives of those around her. Her memory will remain forever in our hearts as a truly special and absolutely irreplaceable soul.

John & Aloma Minnoch

September 29, 2025

Great friend and sister-in-law - Sofa'oe you will be greatly missed

Janice and Philip

September 28, 2025

A wonderful friend and sister in law always true to others and her self will be missed

Graham

September 27, 2025

Julie

September 27, 2025

One of my favourites. Memories of you Aunty Sofa.Amazing cook and host.Beautiful proud mother and wife.Loved your Aura.x

Tom Beverley Thomas Coralie and Jennifer

September 27, 2025

A wonderful friend, and aunt sadly missed.
May beautiful memories live in your heart forever

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Ninness Funeral Home

17 Kenepuru Drive, Porirua