Renate Erna Savage

Savage, Renate

Passed away peacefully at home, aged 94, on 12 August, surrounded by loved ones.

Dearly loved wife of the late Roy Savage. Loved mother of Christopher Roy, John, Catherine and Elizabeth. Much-loved Nana of Jasmine and Warren, Matthew and Victoria, Emily, Lizzie, Cameron, Anil and Dilan; and Great-Nana of Jordan. Loved mother-in-law of Glenn, Silvia and Vicki; sister of Robert and the late Ingrid; and much-loved aunty of Peter and Lorna, Joanna and Philip, and Rebecca.

Renate was born in Hong Kong and crossed the ocean by ship at age sixteen for a more stable future in New Zealand. She immediately fell in love with the country and made lifelong friendships here.

Renate was a very kind and caring person who touched the lives of many. She and Roy were a great team, and together they had a profound impact on many people through their warmth, compassion and generosity. She will be happy to be reunited with Roy in heaven.

A very heartfelt thank you to all of Renate’s carers, who cared for her with such kindness and compassion over the past eight years.

At Renate’s request, a private family service has been held.

Please do not send flowers.  Instead messages for all the Savage family may be left online at lychgate.co.nz/messages or posted c/- Lychgate Funerals, 306 Willis Street, Aro Valley, Wellington 6011