RUKA, Mary ‘Maryanne’ Anne

Born on June 20, 1955. Passed away June 28, 2024.

Passed away at home on the 28 June 2024 aged 69.
Dearly loved daughter of Taa (dec) and Turou (dec) Ruka.
Much loved sister of Sonny (dec) and Lucy (dec) Mana (dec) and Lynne, Sandra (dec) and Mike, Des and Michelle, and Robyn and Leiki (dec).
Much loved aunty and nan of her many nephews, nieces and moko.

“Now with the Angels”

Funeral Notice
Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Traralgon Chapel 260 Princes Highway , TraralgonView Map
The Funeral of Ms Mary Anne (Maryanne) Ruka will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Highway, Traralgon on FRIDAY (July 12, 2024) commencing at 11.00 am

At the conclusion of the Service the Funeral will leave for theΒ Traralgon Cemetery, Gippsland Memorial Park, Cemetery Drive, Traralgon.

Maryanne's service will also be livestreamed.

To view the livestream, please click here.
Tributes
  1. Dear Robyn & extended family,

    Death leaves a Heartache,
    No one can heal.
    Love leaves a Memory,
    No one can steel.

    My heart is with you as always.

    Linda Dixon

    Linda Dixon July 3, 2024
  2. My heart is broken
    My Sis I called her my bro she called me
    Miss her messages I received all the time
    Such a beautiful & caring person
    Heart of Gold
    Dearly missed
    RIP MY BEAUTIFUL SIS

    Shane Marshall July 3, 2024
  3. It was my pleasure to drive Mary Anne to and from LRH,
    we had many chats and became great friends,
    I will miss my very early Good Morning txts and the Good night txts as well
    My thoughts and prayers to Robyn and family
    Forever in my thoughts, πŸ’žπŸ’ž

    Roma Hall July 3, 2024
  4. Our aroha and thoughts goes to Robyn, Des & Michelle in your time of sadness and grief. Maryanne touched so many hearts for the beautiful, caring person she was and will be remembered and deeply missed. Arohanui Ricci, Mal and Whanau ❀️ xxx

    Ricci & Mal Smith July 3, 2024
  5. Will miss your messages every day sis . Our thoughts and condolences to your family . Rest in peace. Con and Gea

    Gea Versluis’ July 3, 2024
  6. Will be sadly missed 😒 my love to all family members, there is a corner in my memory box just for you Maryanne regards Steve

    Steve Williams July 3, 2024
  7. To my Dearest aunty who is also like a mother to me who I am also her namesake, also has known me all my life, I will miss you dearly our laughs our talks our memories I will hold with me forever….
    Moe mai ra my beautiful aunty…..

    Maryanne Cook-Topia. July 3, 2024
  8. My Beautiful Cousin, you have always been a Sunshine of smiles through your life…will miss those bright beautiful texts. Time for rest now… you deserve it.. fly high my cuzzn with the angles above… Moe Moe mai ra Mereana.. πŸ™β€οΈ

    Lorna Allen July 3, 2024
  9. You were always such a sweet spirit to be around. I am honoured to have spent time with you. We miss you dearly. Lots of Aroha from us.

    Lanie Byrom July 4, 2024
  10. R.I.P Dear Sis πŸ’œ
    I am absolutely Heartbroken
    But you are no longer in any pain and at rest
    Missing your Good morning and Goodnight messages πŸ’”πŸ˜’
    Missing you so much! πŸ’”πŸ’œ
    Love you always xx
    Gone but never forgotten πŸ₯°πŸ’œ
    You will always have a special place in my heart Sis ❀️
    My condolences go out to Robyn and all the Family 😘

    JILL SIDDLE July 4, 2024
  11. My sis , you have been called home not only to be with my brother from another mother Leiki, but also at God’s side. I will miss my Good morning an good night messages , sore with the angels , no more pain now. We have been talking to Robyn for the last 2 hours plus about our journey we shared. We love you , will miss you an one day we will all be together. God bless you sis . We love you . Pinky an Dorrie .

    Noel Sammons July 6, 2024
  12. Our beautiful caring friend, may you rest in love & peace. I miss your beautiful messages every morning and night but I know you are now at peace & free from pain & suffering. Our Aroha to Robyn, Des & Michelle & extended whanau. RIP Sis xxx❀️❀️❀️ Di & Dan

    Dianne Brown July 9, 2024
  13. Will miss my early morning and night messages πŸ’•πŸ’•πŸ’•
    Say hi to mum 😘😘😘
    Sending my condolences to all the family

    Michelle July 11, 2024
  14. Morena Whanau

    I have spent the last hour walking over our farm with you all in/on my mind. I found myself singing Hoki Wairua Mai as I walked – I know our tupuna have called your spirit home Mereana and that those angels who carried you would have done so with aroha…AND waiata.
    Rest easy dear cousin, until we meet again .
    Arohanui Des, Robyn & Shell plus all of you there today.
    Carlene

    Carlene Wolfgram July 12, 2024
  15. Maryanne Mt dear friend hard to believe tour gone I miss your messages outs chats. Your beautiful smile. My thoughts are with Robyn and your family
    May you rest. Till we.meet again.

    Michelle dawson July 12, 2024