Larissa Rankin Obituary–In Loving Memory Of Larissa Rankin
The community gathers in shared grief and remembrance for Larissa Rankin, who departed on Saturday, 4 April. Her journey home now follows a path of tradition and love, guiding her to her final resting place.
Larissa will first be taken to Rewiti Marae. This sacred space will provide a place for her to lie in honour, surrounded by the profound love and solace of her whānau. The marae offers a time for collective mourning, for sharing stories, and for the healing rituals that uphold her spirit and comfort those she leaves behind.
Following this period of gathering and farewell, Larissa will be laid to rest at Helensville Cemetery. This will be a private moment of peace, where she becomes part of the land itself.
Specific details regarding the dates and times for both the marae visit and the cemetery service are still being arranged. The family asks that you please keep an eye on this post for updates, which will be shared here as soon as they are confirmed.
In this time of loss, we hold Larissa’s family close in our thoughts. We honour her memory and support them as they navigate this tender process, following the customs that bring dignity, connection, and peace to Larissa’s final journey.