Margaret Ann Ruddenklau

08 Feb 1942 - 29 Jan 2014

Margaret Ann Ruddenklau

08 Feb 1942 - 29 Jan 2014

 

1938 – 2014

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, 29 th January. Loved wife of John for 52 years. Treasured mother and friend of Linda Paterson and Paul, Peter and Suzie, Judy and Angus McKinnon. Perfect Gran of Karl, Brooke and Amy, Olivia and Phoebe.

A beautiful lady, much loved and very sadly missed.

A celebration of Margaret’s life was held at St Columba’s Presbyterian Church, Gloucester Street, Taradale on Saturday February 1, 2014. Messages to 87 Le Quesne Road, Bay View, Napier. Tributes may be left at our website www.dunstalls.co.nz

Ruddenklau, Margaret Ann

Loved Sister-in-law and dear friend of Graham and Dorothy. Treasured Auntie of the late Bruce, Sue and Rummy and extra Gran to Orea, Maire and Ngarita.  Our much loved ‘Wise-Old-Owl’ of Le Quesne Road needed elsewhere.

Ruddenklau, Margaret Ann (Nee Ball)

Dearly loved sister of Brian and Lois Ball (Dunedin) and John and Adrienne Ball (Christchurch). Cherished Aunt of Janet and Andrew Berenyi (Canberra), Greg and Penny Ball (Sydney)and the late Nigel Ball, Nicola and Allan Hogg (Wellington), Sarah Ball and Eileen Davy (Wellington) and Kirsti and Kevin Cowan (Christchurch). 

Condolences to John & Family. Sad to hear that a lovely, kind and respected lady is no longer with us. My time with Margaret and the NZ National Party was a special period in my life. Margaret was always professional, warm and friendly. I learnt a lot. Times like that come and go but memories are forever. Thank you Margaret.

Jan Daffern ( 08 Feb 2014 )

We send our sincere condolences to John and Family. We were sorry we were unable to attend the Service for Margaret today. Fond Memories of a Dignified Lady.
"Rest in Peace Margaret"
Fond regards Helen and Peter Holt

Helen and Peter Holt ( 01 Feb 2014 )

Very saddened to hear of Margaret's passing. A woman of dignity and grace. Along with everyone whose lives Margaret touched, we in the National Party will miss her....To John and family - "May the gift of gentle memories bring you all peace...." Jeni Gilbert-Cox, Havelock North (formerly of Anchorage Motor Lodge, Napier)

Jeni Gilbert-Cox ( 30 Jan 2014 )

So very very sad to hear of Margarets passing. She was a much loved friend of my Mum, Primrose and cherished family friend of the Turnbulls. We will miss her greatly. Love and sincere sympathies to John, Linda, Peter and Judy and their families from Fiona, Paul, Natasha & Liam Bamforth (Northland).

Fiona Bamforth (nee Turnbull) ( 30 Jan 2014 )