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New hope for beloved Upper Hutt Care Home St Joseph’s
A residential care home for older people that was facing imminent closure, St Joseph’s Home of Compassion in Upper Hutt, hopes to keep its doors open announced Chief Executive Chris Gallavin. St Joseph’s has a rich history, and is beloved by its community, having provided care for older people in Upper Hutt for nearly 100 […]
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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 Mary McKernan
In 1968, Sister Mary qualified as a Registered Nurse at the Home of Compassion Hospital...