Ruth Berquist

Ruth passed away on, Friday, 20 June 2025, at Matamata Country Lodge. Aged 90. Ruth was married to the late John Berquist and is the much loved mother and mother-in-law of Stephen and Cheryl, Russell and Kim, Warren and Vesna, Gavin and Trish, and Rachel and Ben. Grandmother to 8 and a Great Grandmother to 2 and a good friend to many.

A service to celebrate the life of Ruth will be held on Thursday, July 10th, at 12 noon, in the Matamata Club, Rawhiti Room, Rawhiti Ave, Matamata.

In honour of Ruth, please consider donating to The Cancer Society this may be left at the service or made online at cancer.org.nz

All communications to the Berquist family, c/- 6 Tamihana Street, Matamata 3400