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Giannina WRATT Obituary

12.5.1939 - 23.7.2025

With great sadness we announce the passing of Giannina, unexpectedly but peacefully at her home in Totara Grove, Nelson. Dearly loved wife of the late Cliff and beloved companion of Richard King (Dick). Treasured mother of Chris and Lisa, Roseanna and Roger.
Adored Nana of Seth, Josh, Grace, Carmelita, Jessica, Sarah and the late Meg and Eve. A full requiem Mass to celebrate the life of Giannina will be held at St Mary's Catholic Church, Manuka St, Nelson, on Thursday 31 July 2025 commencing at 11.00am. A Rosary will be recited in the church on Wednesday evening, 30 July at 6.30pm. A live-stream of the service will be available on her tribute page at marsdenhouse.co.nz where personal messages may also be left.


Published by Nelson Mail on Jul. 25, 2025.

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Pat Knight

August 1, 2025

Giannina will live on in all our memories .
Such precious memories they are . From your old Class mates at St Joseph's Lots of Love P K.

June & David Campbell

July 31, 2025

We are so sorry to learn of Gianninas passing. We enjoyed our years in Nelson which involved many Vintage Car Club trips with Cliff and Giannina. She was a beautiful person, a dear friend who we will always remember. Please accept our deepest sympathy at this very sad time.

Helen Monti

July 31, 2025

Always ready with a loving and beautiful smile, and a kind, gentle word.
Riposa in paradiso, Giannina.

Anne Jones

July 31, 2025

Auntie Giannina was truly the most beautiful person with her kindness, caring and gentleness. Deepest sympathy for all the family and friends. She will be deeply missed. We have our memories where she touched our hearts. Rest in peace. Love and hugs

Tina Van Der Sluys (Posthumous)

July 30, 2025

Giannina was such a lovely lady. I worked with her at the Nelson Evening Mail in the 80s & 90s She has such a kind heart Sending love and hugs to her family xx

Jack and Dorothy Porter

July 30, 2025

Giannina was such a wonderful woman and a friend to many. We will certainly
miss our long telephone conversations, and visits when in Nelson. Our sincerest condolences to the Family. Dorothy and Jack Porter.

Paul Muollo

July 29, 2025

I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Giannina. She was a very close friend of my late mother, and I know they shared many memories growing up together on Upper Nile Street. Giannina was such a kind and gentle lady-her warmth and presence will be deeply missed.

Paula Fearn

July 29, 2025

I have lovely memories of Giannina spending time with Mum. She had such a strong faith that helped Mum in times of need. She was such a kind gentle lady with a wonderful smile and would always have time to chat. Much love to all the family I am thinking of you at this sad time x
Paula Fearn

Judy Gardiner

July 29, 2025

Deepest sympathy to all the family.Fond memoriies

Hadyn and Catherine Ellis

July 28, 2025

Sincere Condolences to all the family. What a wonderful lady Giannina was. A beautiful kind person with a huge heart and was always looking after everyone else. We have fond memories from way back when the Jacobsens were neighbours through to her visiting mum in the rest home and seeing her at St Mary´s. Lots of love from all the Ellis family

Jill Connor

July 28, 2025

Rest in peace beautiful lady, will miss catching up with you x

Cesare Mitrano

July 28, 2025

I am so grateful to have met my lovely cousin, Giannina, back in December 1980 while visiting and working in Nelson. Giannina and her husband, Cliff, helped me purchase my NZ car, a Morris Oxford. We kept in touch over all these years via 'snail mail'. Most recently, in December 2023, I was again fortunate to have been able to visit Giannina, her family, and all my Nelson cousins. I will never forget Giannina, her generosity, and her love. Sincerest condolences. Love, Cesare Mitrano (my grandmother's maiden name was Giliberti)

Kevin Gill

July 28, 2025

A beautiful soul, rest in peace Giannina. With love Kevin.

Lisa Robertson

July 27, 2025

So very sorry to hear of the loss of your Mum, and Nana. Such a beautiful, kind, thoughtful and generous lady. You will miss her dearly. Sincerest condolences, Lisa Robertson

Chris Peacock

July 27, 2025

To the most kind wonderful caring woman. May you sleep peacefully with your lord

Maureen Harris

July 27, 2025

Dear Rose, Rodger&family,
Our sincere condolences to you all in the loss of your loved mum and Nana.
So sorry ! Your mum had the most lovely smile.
It was Always such a pleasure to run into your mum In The supermarket or Milton street or wherever!!
Thinking of you all at this sad time,
with love Maureen&Don

Janet Pessione

July 26, 2025

very sorry to hear of the sudden passing of your mum, such a lovely caring person. RIP Giannina

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