Simpson, Ayla Carmel passed away peacefully at Mary Potter Hospice on 29th December aged 45.

Dearly loved wife of Nate.

Loved mum of Elijah, Thea & Renee.

Daughter of Brian McLaughlin and Isobel Strudley.

Sister of Holly McLaughlin and Joelyan McLaughlin.

Daughter-in-law of Robert and Jinny Simpson.

Sister-in-law of Kerrin and Steph Simpson,
Darcel and Rick Manu, Jaslyn and Aiden McQueen, Jacob and Melissa Simpson,
Justine and Setefano Taukafa, and
Morgan and Vel Simpson.


Special thanks to the staff of Mary Potter Hospice for the care and support of Ayla.

In lieu of flowers, there is a Give a Little page in memory of Ayla to help support her family. You can donate at https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/support-ayla-nate-and-family

Every contribution, no matter the size, will make a difference during this challenging time. Thank you for your compassion and generosity.

Messages to the ‘Simpson family’ may be left in Ayla’s tribute book above or posted c/- 14-366, Kilbirnie. Wellington 6241.


A service for Ayla will be held at The Pines, 50 The Esplanade, Houghton Bay on Friday 5th January 2024 at 10:30am followed by a private cremation.

Please note that parking at The Pines is limited. Overflow parking can be made at the Princes Bay public changing rooms parking area and a free shuttle will operate form there to The Pines from 9.30am to 10.30am

A livestream link to Ayla's service is at the top of this page.