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    Celebrating the life of

    Elizabeth Nevenka Yates

    31 Jul 1961 - 28 Sep 2014

    Family and friends

    Liz was a wonderful and devoted mother and wife. Her children Ellen and Daniel and husband Doug will miss her deeply. Liz was a generous, genuine and close friend to many. Liz was a committed and talented teacher, including for the past 16 years at Lauriston Girls' School. Her memory will be cherished by her sisters Susan and Deborah, her mother Meryl, and her mother-in-law Jane Smith of Richmond,... more

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    🕯 Laurie Smith lit a candle We loved Liz, she was a truly wonderful person in every possible way. Funny, smart, loving, adorable. Our hearts go out to Doug and Ellie and Dan...we know how much they will miss her every minute of every day. love from Laurie, Roger and Jesse

    Laurie Smith2 Oct 2014

    🕯 Birgit Schachtsiek lit a candle Liz was a wonderful friend, so warm-hearted and caring. She wss witty and smart, just adorable. We have very fond memories of our last meeting in Utrecht in April. We are grateful to have spent a happy day with Liz and Doug and to have met Ellie and Dan. Our love to Doug, Ellie and Dan. Birgit, Peter, Greta and...

    Birgit Schachtsiek3 Oct 2014

    🕯 Elizabeth Beattie lit a candle The sun, Closing his benediction, Sinks, and the darkening air Thrills with a sense of the triumphing night-- Night with her train of stars And her great gift of sleep. With all our love, Liz, Tim, Angus, Fraser and Livia. Melbourne.

    Elizabeth Beattie3 Oct 2014

    🕯 Judy Smith lit a candle Dear Liz, I was so lucky to have you as my sister in law. Not only were you a great wife and mom who was smart, kind and loads of fun, but you will always be one of the most beautiful women--inside and outside--that I have ever met. I have been cherishing the many special moments I spent in your company, most recently ...

    Judy Smith3 Oct 2014

    🕯 Kathy Cunningham lit a candle Dear Liz, My memories of you are a precious gift that I will always revisit and remember. Thank-you for being such a loyal and loving friend and godmother to Stuart. I will miss you ever so much. Peace at last my dear friend. To Doug, Ellie And Dan our love and support always, Kathy, Madelyn, Anna, Nicky and Stuart....

    Kathy Cunningham3 Oct 2014

    🕯 Rosalie Clementson lit a candle Dear Liz, thank you for your loving and precious friendship; we shared so many special and ordinary moments across the past 26years. Thank you too for being such a great friend and support to my dear daughter, Heloise, since school and now with her family, Gavin and 2bk. I love you Lizzie and will miss you dearly...

    Rosalie Clementson3 Oct 2014

    🕯 Astrid lit a candle Liz: Our friendship was just enjoyed. George Eliot, Jane Austen, social justice ... our children, our passions, some questions. Just thoroughly enjoyed. Astrid, Gus, Bea and Erik send their love to Doug, Ellie and Dan

    Astrid -6 Oct 2014

    🌷 Doug Smith gave a flower Liz, We're missing you and thinking of you a lot on Mother's Day. We love you forever. Doug, Ellie and Danny

    Doug Smith10 May 2015