van GAALEN Betty (Alice Elizabeth)

peacefully in Waikanae, aged 94 years.

Beloved wife of William for nearly 56 years. Much loved Mum of Stephanie and Graeme, Richard and Laurelle. Cherished Nana of Trudie, Brad, Susan, Kaden and Emma, Hamish, Matthew, Amy, Angel, Jackson, Grace, Hartley, Leighton and Mahina.

Betty is at peace in the presence of Jesus.

Thanks to the wonderful staff at Charles Fleming for their love and care of Betty.

A rosary will be held at Our Lady of Kapiti Catholic Church, 1 Presentation Way, Paraparaumu on Thursday 16 December at 5pm.

Betty’s requiem mass will be held on Friday 17 December at 11am at Our Lady of Kapiti. Numbers will be limited to 50. Please phone 0272720441 to register your attendance. The requiem will be livestreamed via the church website.

Donations to Te Omanga Hospice can be left at the service in lieu of flowers.