On Sunday, January 12, 2025, peacefully at Camellia Court Rest Home, aged 97 years. Beloved wife of Italo (deceased), loving mother and mother-in-law of Giuliana and Martin, Claudio and Patricia, Marinella and Lucio. Loved Nona of Linda and Marina (Italy); David, Anna, and Mark; Nello (deceased) and Marisa, and loved Bisnonna of all 14 great-grandchildren, loved sister and sister-in-law, and loved aunty to all her nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank the management, nurses and carers at Camellia Court for their loving care and support of Iolanda during her final journey. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Iolanda Veronese, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The funeral service in celebration of Iolanda’s life will be held at St Gregorys Catholic Church, 26 Cotswold Avenue, Bishopdale, on Monday, January 20, at 11.00am, followed by burial at Memorial Park Cemetery at 1.30pm.