Died: 19th May 2023

Funeral: 25th May 2023

Passed away peacefully on Friday May 19 2023, at Gore Hospital, surrounded by her loving daughters.

Dearly loved wife of the late Wilhelmus (Bill) Brocks.

Loving and Devoted Mum of Russell, Diane, William, Phillip, and Shona.

Loved Nana and Great-Nana to her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

Loved and Cherished sister and sister-in-law. 

‘An amazingly strong woman, a great life well lived, a rest well earned’.

In lieu of flowers donations will be gratefully received for the Breast Cancer Foundation.

A service to celebrate Valerie’s life will be held on Thursday May 25 at 11 am, in the James Cumming Community Centre, Ardwick Street, Gore, then leaving for the Charlton Park Cemetery to lay Valerie to rest with Bill.

The livestream link will be available on https://livestream.com/accounts72885/valeriebrocks

Messages to 144 Palmerston Street, Riverton, 9822

BROCKS, Valerie May (Val)

On Friday May 19, 2023.

Peacefully with family at Gore Hospital.

Aged 85.

Beloved daughter of Hope* and Syd* Cross.

Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Beverley and Jim* Mouat, Noel and Daphne Cross, Wendy and Bob*Hill, Pamela*Cross, Anne and Archie Stewart, Barry*Cross, Lynley and Brian Routhan, Donna and Dave Kerr.

Beloved Aunty and Great Aunty of her many nieces and nephews.

(*denotes deceased)

‘Remember not my fight for breath.

Remember not the strife.

Please do not dwell upon my death.

But celebrate my life!’