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Sister James Straka
Elsie Josephine Straka was born at Wainui, North Auckland, on 23 December, 1906, but spent most of her early life in Puhoi. Her parents were John and Rosa Margaret Straka (nee Plescher). Her father had a farm in Puhoi...
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Sister Malia Finau Ta’anga
Sister Malia Finau Ta’Anga: Malia was from Tonga. She was very good hearted and worked well in the different apostolates of the Sisters of Compassion, after discernment she decided to […]
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Sister Vianney Rider
June Catherine the third daughter of the late Thomas and lris Ryder was born in Palmerston North. She grew up on the family property in Tokomaru with her other siblings.