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Moana JOHNSEN Obituary

Suddenly at home on February 5, 2025, aged 62. Wife of Michael, loved mother of Tiri, Meriana, Wiremu, and Hane. Stepmother of Sapphira, beloved nana to Isabella, Sam, Piper, Madison and Heath. Mother-in-law to Jess, Tim, Gabe, Rachael, and Pikihuia. A friend to anyone who saw her smile, a huge heart, lover of horses and most importantly of her whanau. A service will be held at the Mangamaunu Marae, north of Kaikoura, on Sunday, February 9 at 11.00am.


Published by Marlborough Express on Feb. 6, 2025.

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for Moana JOHNSEN

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Piper

January 1, 2026

My Nana Mo is a very special woman and a very powerful leader,
since I was born I have been staying with Nana mo.
One day I was at the farm and I found one of my old dummies in the fridge
I love Nana mo she was the best xx

Madison

November 9, 2025

We loved horse riding together

Iain Wilson

February 11, 2025

All the staff at Nelson Oral Surgery were saddened to hear of Moana´s passing.
A lovely warm friendly person lost too soon.
We extend our condolences and best wishes to her whanau at this difficult time

Sue Cowey

February 10, 2025

Such a privilege to have met and spent time with Moana. Listening to her speak Te Reo was a highlight - she sounded like she was singing. Treasured memories.

Robbie and Leanne

February 10, 2025

Our condolences to you Michael and family. Moana was such a lovely lady, a one in a million, always with a smile and a laugh, much love to you all. xxx

Cheryl and Euan Muirson

February 9, 2025

Deepest sympathies to all family and friends. Moana and her infectious warmth and smile will be missed in the Pony Club and eventing worlds.

Jane Wellard

February 9, 2025

We had the absolute pleasure of meeting Mo and Hane through horses and Greymouth Pony Club. Mo was a wonderful lady and a positive beam of sunshine. Our thoughts are with you Hane and the rest of the whanau. Aroha xxxxxxxx Jane, Gary, Meghan and Isla

Barb Harnett, Michael Holmes, Elizabeth

February 8, 2025

Thinking of you Michael and your family at this very sad time.

Therese Hocquard

February 8, 2025

Michael my deepest sympathy to you and your precious family at the sad loss of Moana
Please accept my condolences to you all
Therese Hocquard

Robyn Win

February 8, 2025

Moana always with a friendly welcoming smile. Played netball in Ward with her. She was definitely a character on the netball court. Condolences to Michael and family, she will be missed by her Whanau and community.

Jules Le Grice

February 8, 2025

So sad to hear the news. I met Moana during our time in Ward such a lovely, happy, beautiful soul. Prayers and love to all the family
Jules Le Grice

Kim hollis

February 7, 2025

Remembering Moana from mobile kindergarten days. Her kindness, laughter, smile and willingness to help anyone.
Aroha to Moana's whanau. X

Karen and Rick Denton

February 7, 2025

To Micheal and family,
Please accept our sincere sympathy in the sad loss of Moana, she will be sorely missed.
from Rick and Karen Denton

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