Sister Sesilia Ioane C.S.N.

Sister Sesilia IOANE  C.S.N.

Peacefully in Christchurch on 15^th September 2026, supported by her Nazareth Community and family.

Dearly loved member of the Congregation of the Sisters of Nazareth in the 48^th years of her religious profession, aged 71 years.

Dearly loved daughter of Epifania and Ioane. Loved sister of Tagaloa Lafaele Ioane, Tuala Kasiano Ioane, Lusia Ioane (RIP) Vaea Ioane, Lasela & Ateliana, Lusia Ioane, Nive Ioane (RIP) and Pio Ioane, all her nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews and all of her extended family in Australia, New Zealand and Samoa.

I am the servant of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word  (Luke 1:38)

Sadly missed and forever remembered

Vigil for Sister Sesilia will be held in the Nazareth Chapel, 220 Brougham Street, Christchurch

on Thursday 24^th September at 6.00pm

Requiem Mass will be Celebrated at Nazareth Chapel on Friday 25^th September at 10.00am followed by

Interment in Memorial Park Cemetery, Ruru Road.