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Sister Regis Barker
Irene Mary Barker was born on 16 September, 1910, in Auckland. Her parents were James and Mary Barker (nee Slade). Mr Barker was a boot maker. There were four girls and one boy in this closely knit family.
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Sister Estelle McLeod
Ouida Hinemoa McLeod was born on 8 September, 1920, in the small Wairarapa town of Featherston. Her parents were Alexander and Clara McLeod (nee Hodgson). Ouida was the youngest of five children...
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Sister Therese Couderc Nansett
Before entering the Sisters of Compassion in 1957, Sister had completed courses in commerce and later qualified as a General Nurse and obtained a Post Operating Technique certificate...