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Thelma EGGELING Obituary

9.12.46 – 20.11.25
In her 79th year.
Loved and cherished wife of Roger, loving mother and mother-in-law of Philip and Monique, Yvonne and Mark, Sheryl and Peter, Neroli and Gareth. Precious nanny of Olivia and Lochilann, Liam, Aldous, Viane, Shay and Taya. Adored sister of Trevor, Gloria, Robert (dec), Peter and Karen. Aunty and great-aunty to many. A wonderful friend and companion to all who knew her. Our hearts are broken. We will miss our special angel. The family would like to greatly thank all of the special people who cared and looked after Thelma; Dr. Joseph Hassen from St Lukes Health Centre, Carol and the lovely nursing support and care from Te Piki Oranga; Brenda and all the loving staff from Nelson Tasman Hospice. To commemorate and celebrate Thelma: Rosary held at St Francis Catholic Church, 196 Songer Street, Stoke, 5.00pm, Wednesday, November 26. Funeral also held at St Francis Catholic Church, 11.00am, Thursday, November 27. Messages to 8 Shelley Crescent, Stoke, Nelson 7011 or left online at www.shoneandshirley.co.nz/tributes where you can also view the service. In lieu of flowers, all donations to Nelson Tasman Hospice would be gratefully appreciated. Those attending are welcome to wear a touch of purple as a tribute to Thelma's life.


Published by Nelson Mail from Nov. 23 to Nov. 25, 2025.

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Ngaire

December 6, 2025

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Val and Phil Gardyne

November 30, 2025

Sending our love and thoughts at this sad time.

Anne and Ron Boddy

November 28, 2025

To Roger and family
Our thoughts are iwth this very sad time South Westland people are so special and Themla was one those people

Brian and Phillipa

November 25, 2025

Dear Roger and family. Our deepest sympathy in the loss of dear Thelma. Sorry we cannot be with you. Thinking of you all. Sad times.
Brian & Phillipa xxx

Carol Waghorn

November 24, 2025

To Roger and Family, our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. Memories of a beautiful wife, mother and friend will never fade.
Kind Regards Carol and Harry

Michelle Buchanan

November 24, 2025

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Val and Edward

November 24, 2025

Thelma, I didn't know why we were not playing upwords. SO unexpected. Really sad. It was a real pleasure to meet a lovely lady like yourself, and so great at playing Upwords. Thank you. Sorry we couldnt say goodbye. Love Val and Edward. Xx

Kate Reilly

November 24, 2025

Darling Thelma ka arohanui Hoki to all your whanau, we will miss your warm heart and beautiful smile, thanks for your friendship, grant eternal rest unto Thelma and may perpetual light shine upon her may she rest in peace.

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