Doris Wong

Wong, Doris (nee Hing)
Passed away peacefully on 5th September 2026, aged 97. Beloved wife of the late Henry Wong of Napier. Cherished mother/mother-in-law of Janice & Bing, Graeme & Helen, Alison & Kevin, Sharon & James. Adored por/mah of Michael & Simone, Ryan & Belinda, Koreen & Julian, Jacqueline, Richard & Lilian, Kristen & Rocco, Jackson & Milena, Lauren & Daniel. Precious tai por of Jayden, Ashton, Elizabeth, Naomi, Martin, Joshua, Nora, Eloise.
Special thanks to staff at Malvina Major Retirement Village. A celebration of her life will be held at St Mary’s Anglican Church, Karori, Wellington on Friday 11th September at 9:45am followed by interment at the Tung Jung section of Makara Cemetery at 12pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Wellington Anglican Chinese Mission.
Messages to the Wong family may be made online at lychgate.co.nz/messages or posted c/- 306 Willis Street, Aro Valley, Wellington, 6011.

TRIBUTES

Kevin Wagg

Doris was a wonderful woman, i remember back to the mid 80’s when Doris and Henry owned Foodland New World in Napier at the Balmoral Shopping Centre, Doris aways had a huge smile on her face and was so friendly to customers and staff. I have very fond memories, Im sure she will now be “hand in hand” with Henry. x

Kevin Chung

Hi Sharon,
I was deeply saddened to hear about your mum. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I know how much she meant to you, and my thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. Sending you lots of love and strength in the days ahead.
Kevin Chung

Warren & Nellie Wong

Doris, my dear cousin, was always full of smiles and I remember she was the best baker in town.

Condolences to her family.
Nellie and Warren

Wynne Law Law

To Dear Graham,Alison,Sharon and Families

Thinking of you all at this very sad time
We are remembering her with loving , fond memories and her lovely smile
Now at peace with her husband and our dearest Janice

Sending you all lots of loves and hugs
Wynne and Tony and Warren and April

Sharon and Phillip Yee

Dear Graham, Helen and Wong Family

I’m so sorry to hear about your mum passing. My heart goes out to you and your family during this incredibly difficult time. Thinking of you and sending you so much love and strength. ❤️

Love Sharon and Phillip Yee

Thomas Chong

To Alison; Graeme; Sharon & family.

Tapping this out on my phone in Chengdu as I wait to board my train.

Over the last few days I have been trying to put into words my thoughts after hearing your mum had passed away.

Your mum was such a kind and gentle person.

Family was important your mum.
My visits to see her at the rest home always included discussions about my family and what my kids were up to.

I discovered your mum’s liking for roast duck. An offer to bring roast duck on my next visit would bring the broadest of smiles. So I knew a pick up from KC Cafe before my visit was always appreciated.

I will always remember her smile.

I am sorry that I am so far away and cannot be with you to celebrate her life in person.

Like you all I will miss her.

Thomas

Stephen Tong

A Tribute to My Former Mother‑in‑Law

Mum was a New Zealander, and I came all the way from China.
She welcomed me with open arms into her family. Within this household, I could always feel the genuine warmth and deep closeness shared among every family member, as well as Mum’s unconditional love.

I have always considered myself so fortunate to have her as my mother. My own birth mother passed away many years ago, yet she saw me as her very own son, no different from her biological children.

I hold countless precious memories of her. I will forever remember her gentle smile and her quiet wisdom.
I do not feel overwhelming sorrow today. Mum has completed her long journey on this earth and returned home to her Creator.

I am endlessly grateful for this loving, kind‑hearted mother I was blessed with in this lifetime.
If there is a next life, I would still choose her to be my mother once again

INTERMENT

You can view the interment of Doris and Henry at Mākara Cemetery here.