Aged 79, passed away peacefully on August 20th, in Tauranga after a brave fight with cancer.

Cherished stepmother of Julie Clothier and Sharon De Luca, wonderful mother-in-law of Mark Clothier, Garry Christoffersen, and John Abbott. Adored grandmother of Andrew (and Kayleigh), Greg (and Mikayla), and Lawrence Clothier, Claire and Caitlin Abbott, and great-grandmother of Hunter, Graeson, Alexia, and Stevie.

A stoic and mischievous spirit who brought joy to all who knew her.

A service to celebrate Nolene’s life will be held at Legacy Tauranga, 383 Pyes Pa Rd, on Friday 29th August at10.30am, followed by family burial next to Nolene’s husband and soul mate Mike De Luca.

Livestream may be viewed and tributes left at www.legacyfunerals.co.nz

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society of New Zealand would be appreciated.

Communications to the Noelene De Luca family c/- PO Box 3136, Tauranga 3142