COLLINS, Merita - nee LAVA Born 20 June 1939, Promoted to Glory 19 September 2017.

Beloved wife of the late Uili Viliamu Collins;

Loved mother of Teivi & Rose; late Viliamu, Silone, Luisa, Luafou, Mele & Ina, and Arona. Much loved grandmother of Gabriel & Sue, Matthew, Kristina and Charlotte; Willie & Selina, and Stephen.

An adored great grandmother of her great grandchildren

Cherished sister to her Lava family - the late Pauna (Ito); the late Lava Telea; Lava Lui; the late Aualiitia Faaluma; Kueni (Ah San) and Setai (Lefaoseu). and their respective families
and her cherished Setiu family and their respective families. Dearly loved friend to all.

Merita's funeral service will be held at the PIPC 207 Champion Street, Porirua on Tuesday September 26th 2017 at 11:00am followed by interment at the Whenua Tapu Cemetery.

The family service will be held at PIPC on Sunday evening at 6:00pm.

Lower Hutt - Upper Hutt - Wellington - Kapiti
Members of Funeral Directors Association of NZ

Service Information: Date: Time: Location: 26/09/2017 11:00 a.m. Pacific Islanders Presbyterian Church Champion Street Porirua East