Susan KORAKO Obituary

Youngest daughter of the late Te Here (Harry) and Hine Korako and Poua Jim and Taua "Mum Muri" Tau of Tuahiwi. A most loved mother, sister and whānau taoka. Passed away very peacefully on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital: aged 62 years. Beloved mother of Vanessa and Soraya; adored Nana and Great-Nana. A Service to Celebrate Susan's life will be held in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 72 Southbrook Road, Rangiora, on This Day (Friday), at 10.00am. This will be followed by a private whanau burial at the Rapaki Urupa.

My Gratitude To
Those who have always protected me
Those who have stood by me
Those who have ensured I was not forgotten

For that I am forever grateful

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Child Cancer Foundation, Christchurch, would be appreciated. Messages of condolences may be addressed to Susan Korako Whanau, 14 Rapaki Drive, Lyttelton, RD1, 8971.