SunLive – BRIDGES, Ruth Elaine

Passed away peacefully in Auckland on October 19, 2024, aged 86, now with her Lord and Savior Jesus at her side. Beloved wife of Heath for 60 years, beloved mother and mother-in-law of Peter and Louise; Timothy; Rachel and Simon; Rebecca and Roger; Mark and Juliet; Simon and Natalie.

Loving grandmother of Luke, Gabrielle, Samuel, Olivia, Antonia, Harrison, Spencer, Abigail, Nathaniel, Genevieve, Ethan, Aaron, Hannah, Evangeline, Catherine, Laura, Emlyn, Harry, Cameron and Jemima and great-grandchildren Sibella and Arthur.

The family wishes to sincerely thank the wonderful and caring staff at St Andrews Village, Glendowie. Our dear mother, you were a guiding star for us, you always supported and loved us. Your legacy will live on for generations to come.

A celebration of Ruth’s life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday 26 October 2024 at Central Tauranga Baptist Church, 640 Cameron Road, Tauranga.

Messages to the family of Ruth Bridges at Legacy Funerals, PO Box 3136 Greerton, Tauranga 3142.