Toods passed peacefully with family at her side on 9^th November 2023, aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Max, mother of Paul and Garry, and mother in law of Rachael and Kelli.

Loving Nana of Gareth and Colin, and Aunt of Neata, Denese, Chris, and the late Darlene. Loved matriarch of all her whanau, and pack leader of her many dogs.

Thank you to the team at The Avenues for your loving care.

A celebration of Denese’s life will be held at Pyes Pa Crematorium Chapel, 403 Pyes Pa Road Tauranga on Wednesday November 15^th at 2pm. Livestream details available at www.elliottsfunerals.co.nz