Vickie Amor-Ponter

AMOR-PONTER, VICKIE WALLA

Vickie passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Saturday 9th of May 2026. Aged 61 years.

Dearly loved wife and best friend of Daran Ponter and devoted mum of Crystal, Thomas and Emma, and her precious samoyed Alaska.

Daughter of the late Frank and Walla Amor (nee Broughton). Daughter-in-law of Brian and Liz Ponter.

Sister of Davina & Gerald, Joy & Foxy, Alfie & Karen, Frankie & Vicki, Penny (deceased), Peter & Marnee, Mary, Trish & Jason, Margaret, Anna & Danny, and their families.

Amazing Aunty & great-aunt to all her nieces and nephews. And cherished friend of many.

A celebration of her life will begin at Lychgate Funeral Home, Willis Street, Wellington at 9am Thursday 14th May 2026.

Thereafter we will begin her journey home to Kairau Marae, Taranaki, where she will rest for the night. All are welcome to come and pay their respects.

The final service will be held on Friday 15th May at 11am At Kairau Marae. She will be laid to rest at Ngahinapouri Urupa, Hoewaka, Bell Block.

Messages for the Amor-Ponter family may be made online at Lychgate.co.nz/messages or posted to c-/ of 306 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011.

Live stream details are available on the following link: https://lychgate.co.nz/upcoming-funerals/

Moe mai rā e te rangatira.

Tributes

Daile and Luka Bramwell

Dear Daran, Crystal and Thomas,
I am so,so sorry to hear of Vickie’s passing. Over here in Australia it seems unbelievable that such a vibrant, kind, energetic woman is gone. We have such fond memories from all those years ago when Olivia and Crystal were at daycare together until recently when we saw you on a trip to NZ. Life is fleeting, but beautiful. We will join you online to celebrate Vickie’s life and will be thinking of you all. Love to you all x

Anahera Nin

E te whānau Amor-Ponter, e Daran, me ngā whānau pani katoa, tēnā koutou i raro i te kapua pōuri o te wā.

Kua hinga tētahi wahine rangatira, he pou aroha, he pou manaaki ki tōna whānau. Ahakoa kāore au i tino mōhio ki a Vickie, e kitea ana i roto i ngā kōrero me ngā whakaahua te nui o tōna aroha ki te tangata, ki te whenua, me te ao huri noa i a ia. He wahine i waiho mai i ngā hua pai mō te tini.

E tangi ana mō tō koutou mate. Kia tau ngā maharatanga aroha hei awhi i a koutou i ēnei rā taumaha. Kia ū hoki koutou ki te aroha o te whānau, o ngā hoa, me te hunga e tautoko ana i a koutou i tēnei wā.

Haere atu rā e Vickie ki te pō, ki ngā ringa manaaki o te hunga kua whetūrangitia. Moe mai rā.

Nāku iti nei,
Anahera Nin

Janine Nana

Dear Daran and Crystal
My heart goes out to you. The loss of such a loving mother and wife must hurt unbearably. I can only begin to fathom the pain. I am so sorry.
Vicki was a wonderfully warm freind. We loved bumping into each other and having a good natter. I wish I had done more than ‘bump in’, that we had shared coffees and lunches and walks together. I admired her so much. And now it’s too late, of course. I will always miss her presence in this world.

Mel King

Kia ora Daran e te whānau
My sincerest condolences to you e hoa, and your whānau. Although I was never privileged to meet Vickie in person, over the years we’ve known each other, she was whānau much the same way as I’ve always thought of you – my TPK whānāu. Arohanui as your whānāu and loved ones rally to tautoko you. Safe journey when you take her home to Taranaki to rest in eternal peace – under Maunga Taranaki there could not be a better place. Moe mai rā Vickie xx

Jenny McClure

I’m a neighbour of Vicki’s – our paths would cross when she was out walking Alaska. Her warmth, good humour and ready conversations were always fun. She was a special person – we shall miss her.

Kathleen Lawlor

To Davina and family my sincere condolences at the loss of Vickie treasure those beautiful memories of her xx

Alana McIsaac 

I was deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Vickie. I am thinking of the Amor-Ponter family and hope you can remember the good times during this diffiult time. By all accounts, Vickie was a pretty amazing woman. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss.

Karen Jenkinson

Daran, sending our deepest condolences and thoughts to you and your family. Karen

Marian Smith

Our heart goes out to you all, Daran and whānau, we were so saddened to hear of Vickie’s passing. Phil and I will always hold dear the lovely time spent dune surfing together in Cape Reinga, it will remain indelibly etched in our memories. Arohanunui, Marian Smith and Phil Stroud

Brooke Silvennoinen

I first met Vickie in June 2020. She attended the Yoga classes at the gym I work at and then would stay on to do my 12pm Low Impact Cardio class on Tuesdays and my 12pm Arms and Upper Body class on Thursdays.

No matter how challenging the workout was, Vickie always gave it her all and would thank me afterwards for the class and say “that was a good one!”

Through her regular Yoga and Group Training attendance she became a well-known and much-loved familiar face among both our members and staff. It was evident that she valued friendship and connection.

After a few years, the Yoga schedule changed and I stopped coaching the 12pm Arms and Upper Body class which meant I no longer coached Vickie regularly. However would still see each other at reception for a chat.

I always knew when the phone rang around 10:40am on a Thursday that it would be Vickie calling to book into the classes and that she would see us soon. When she arrived, she would either let us know if she was lucky enough to get a carpark on our ramp (there are only 3!) Or if she missed out and had to park on a side street instead.

Vickie loved to keep busy and live life to the fullest. Whether it was running training, home renovations, visiting friends and family, baking deliveries, or travel, she was always on the go. It was clear in everything she did that she was an incredibly giving and caring person.

I recently got married and in my last interaction with Vickie she gave me a hug and said she was going to get my husband and I a gift. That was so very Vickie – always thinking of others.

I am still so shocked that Vickie is no longer with us – my deepest condolences to her family 💐 I feel incredibly grateful to have known her for over five years and to have shared so many conversations, laughs and memories with her.

Rest well, sweet Vickie ❤️

Diane Chapp

Sending love to all of Vickie’s family and friends. I am so very sorry for your loss. I loved her beautiful posts in Siri & Bek squad sharing all of the amazing projects she was working on. Her walks with Alaska in the rose garden. She will be missed.

Susan Hammond

I was so sorry to hear of the loss of Vickie. She was such a cherished member of the Siri and Bek Squad, and her daily posts (always the first to arrive around the world!) were always such a ray of sunshine. Her zest and energy were contagious and she inspired me on a daily basis. Meeting Vickie (and Daran and Crystal) in the SkyGarden in London last year was an absolute blast, and I have loved catching up through our video calls since then – memories I shall cherish for ever. I’m so grateful to have known you, even for such a short time.

Vickie – you brought joy; you were much loved and you will be missed.

My heart goes out to all your family and friends at this desperately sad time.

Haslina Norman

My family and I would like to extend our sincerest condolences to Daran, Crystal and Thomas. Thinking of all of you during this difficult time.

I was so saddened to hear of Vickie’s passing. She and your family showed me such kindness during my time in New Zealand. I’m so grateful I got to see her before I left and loved hearing about her ongoing home renovations and newfound love for running.

What a truly special person you were, Vickie. The wisdom and positivity she passed on to me are gifts I will carry with me always.

Taryn Charles

To the Amor-Ponter family

I am so sorry to hear of Vickie’s passing. I have incredibly fond memories of Vickie’s kindness to me when I had just moved to Wellington as a 23 year old all by herself, as well as lovely memories of spending New Years Eve with you all in Melbourne. I am so sorry I can’t be there today, but you are in my thoughts.

Miriam Gibson

Dear Amor-Ponter whānau, I was so very sad to hear about Vickie’s passing. Our thoughts are with you all as you navigate this huge loss. With love, the Gibson-Szymanik family.

Monica Amor

My sincere condolences!
It was so typical and caring of Vickie to come to Len’s funeral and sing for us!
I am so sorry l can’t make it to either venue! My thoughts are with you all!
Monica

Yvonne Weeber

I was so sorry to hear of Vickie’s death last weekend. Love to you Darren and your family and Vickie’s larger family and friends. It was a honour to hear more about her at the funeral service in Wellington which I viewed online. I know that my family in Canberra would have liked to be with you today and tomorrow but many will not be able to pay their respects till later. Love and hugs to you all. Yvonne Weeber

Gin Phillips

WOW…
I feel privileged to have been able to observe online, such a beautiful celebration of Vickie’s life, loves & whanau – including Princess Alaska🐾.
My memories & love for the Amor family date back to our childhoods… Those Amor kids stealing flowers from my Nana’s prized garden 😂. Little did my Nana know back then but her flowers would become the grounding foundation of a most special part of my life… My friendship with Trish 🩷.
I have always remembered beautiful Vickie as Fiercely protective & Equally proud of ALL of her family.
To Trish… I will say it again:
The world hasn’t lost its sparkle… The sparkle has gone global… No matter where we all are… Just look up on a clear night to feel some Vickie sprinkles shinning down on you ✨

My love to you all
Gin Phillips. nee Cottam

Hinemarie & John Larkins

Dearest Daran, Crystal and Thomas, Thinking of you all at this time and so sorry we can’t be there to mourn and celebrate the life of Vicki with you all. We are so grateful for the memories we have of travelling through Turkey and Greece with you all. Haggling with vendors for Turkish carpets, gatecrashing the Greek Wedding in the mountaintop when we went to find somewhere to eat and wandering the streets of Rhodes. Our thoughts, prayers and love go to you all at this time.

Trudy Jones

Getting to know Vickie through the Siri and Bek Squad and during her trip (with Daran and Crystal) to London was such a blessing. Our time at the Sky Garden will be a memory I will treasure forever. Our monthly video calls kept us connected and grew the bonds we created. I feel deeply privileged to have known Vickie, even if it was only for a short amount of time. She was such a kind, caring soul who cared so deeply about others. Her light and energy was tangible, even from a distance.

Vickie always recognised the progress I was making on my own health and recovery journey. She celebrated the small and big wins. I will fulfil the promise I made at the sky garden of walking unaided (and maybe running) again.

Sending so much love and heartfelt condolences to Daran, Crystal, Thomas and all of Vickie’s family and friends.

Rest in eternal peace Vickie, you will be sorely missed. The love you shared with everyone, transcends time and space.

Henry Brittain

Dear Daran,
All members of the Tramway Museum join with me in expressing their sympathy to you and your loved ones upon the recent passing of your beloved wife.
We share with you the grief of the loss of your life time companion and mother to your children which will leave a large gap in your life and she will be forever missed but the memories will live on.
Henry Brittain
Wellington Tramway Museum

Courtney Kete

Sending our aroha to the Ponter whānau, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Moe mai rā e te Mareikura, okioki atu rā i raro i te korowai o ō tūpuna. Rest peacefully, held in the loving embrace of those who have gone before you. Haere, haere, haere atu rā. Aroha nui, nā Courtney Kete, Rachael Hawea-Kete and whānau 💗

John and Paula Lawson

Dear Daran, Crystal and Thomas,
We were deeply saddened to hear of Vickie’s passing. She will be greatly missed by her extended family and many friends. It has been a privilege to be able to view the service and join with you in remembering Vickie.

Davina Newman

Kia Ora Sister ❤️
no words can describe my pain
It was like losing mum all over again
I love you so much Sister I’m so
Grateful for all your love and our
Happy times together
I will cherish forever xxxDavina ❤️