Passed away peacefully at Malyon House on Tuesday 20 February 2018 surrounded by her loving family, in her 89th year. Dearly beloved wife of the late Egbert (Ep) Koele and much loved Mum and mum-in-law of Ann and Richard, John and Mariam, Richard and Margot, Joanne and Ray. Beloved Nana to her 9 grandchildren and 14 greatgrandchildren. The family wish to thank everyone at Malyon House for all their love and wonderful care given over the last few months and also the lovely in home carers.

A service for Jo will be held at Olive Tree Cottage at 247 Joyce Road, Pyes Pa, on 22 February 2018 at 3pm with a private cremation to follow. All messages to the Koele family, C/- Hope Family Funerals, 4 Keenan Road, RD3, Tauranga 3173.