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Miriama EVANS Obituary
(nee Phillips):
OStJ, Hunter Fellow of Victoria University, of Ngati Mutunga and Ngai Tahu. On 15 August 2018, at home in Petone with her devoted whanau, after a long illness borne with kaha and dignity. Precious daughter of the late Richard (Dick) and Hazel Phillips and stepdaughter of the late Freda Phillips, all of Christchurch. Adored best friend since schooldays and wife for 53 years of Andy, and deeply loved and admired mother of Piripi, Richie, and Lucy and their partners Andrea, Janine and Aaron. Treasured Taua of her moko Isabella, Kiri, Samuel, Lizzie, Sophia, William and Josh, and Taua and Auntie of many nieces and nephews. Greatly loved and admired oldest sister of Ranui Ngarimu, John, Richard, Hazel and Noel Phillips, and Averil Church. Good and loyal friend to many throughout te ao Maori. Miriama's whanau give grateful thanks to Dr Jonathan Graham and staff of the oncology day unit at Kenepuru Hospital, and to the doctors and nurses at Te Omanga Hospice, for their skilled and compassionate care of Miriama. Miriama will be at Waiwhetu Marae, Lower Hutt, from 2.00pm on Thursday 16 August. A service will take place at Waiwhetu on Saturday 18 August at 11.00am.
'Moe mai e te taonga ki tou moenga roa'
Haven Falls Funeral Home
Wellington
0800 428 365
Memories and Condolences
for Miriama EVANS
12 Entries
Ross Tanner
August 21, 2018
Very sad to learn about Miriama. I have great respect for the quiet leadership role she provided during some complex work on policy and public management problems through the 'eighties and 'nineties, My sympathy to you Andy, Phil and the whanau.
Jenni Norton
August 21, 2018
Our sincere condolences Andy to you and your whanau. Miriama will be a great loss to New Zealand. She was a wonderful woman and inspired many people. We enjoyed the time we have spent with you both through our mutual friends Penny and Steve. You are in our thoughts.
Anne McKay
August 17, 2018
Sincere condolences to Andy and your family. As well as being a fine person Miriama was an example to us all in successfully blending academia, te reo and leadership. She will be missed by all who had the privilege to know her
Bryan Butler
August 17, 2018
Fond memories of the sixties with Dick, Miri and Andrew. A few beers at the "dirty duck" and hockey played in "wonderful" ChCh winters. Kia Kaha Andy!
Norman Sinclair
August 17, 2018
Andrew, you and Miriama were fondly remembered students from my English classes at Linwood High School. I learned a lot about Maori/Pakeha relations from her. It is nice to read now what your friendship led to, and I am sure you and your family will miss her terribly. Best regards to you and to your brother, Pat.
Norman Sinclair
Joan Blackburn (Utting)
August 16, 2018
Andy, the class of the sixties is sharing your sad news. Miri inspired us then, as she's loved and inspired whanau, colleagues and huge circle of friends ever since. Love and heartfelt sympathy to you all.
Mere Pohatu
August 16, 2018
Much love and much respect and appreciation for all the guidance and love Miriama has given to all including myself
August 16, 2018
Dear Richard, Janine Sam and Sophia
Sending love & Thinking of you all at this sad time .
Murray & Carolyn
Saige England
August 16, 2018
Such a huge presence in our lives. All sympathy to her whanau. She gave so much to readers and writers, to eveyone. Her influence will always be with us.
Lisa Collins
August 16, 2018
Tn koe Phil koutou ko te whanau pani.
Thinking of you during this sad time. Kia kaha i tenei waa paapouri
Cousin Rosie Te Tuhi Nathan
August 16, 2018
Kind thoughts to you Piripi and cousin Andrea and your tamariki. Treasure the memories of your Mum, and Nana she will live long within you all. Me te aroha atu o te katoa i te kainga nei.
Leigh-Anne Gear
August 16, 2018
Richard, Janine Sam and Sophia my heart goes out to you all xx.
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