Karen’s courageous and brave battle with cancer has now passed. Dearly loved and treasured wife of Jules, adored and adoring mother of Tara and Amber. Very much loved daughter of Pauline and Neil Mason, and family. Cherished daughter in law of Janine and Garth Ganley, and family. Much loved granddaughter of Mervyn Mason and the late Joan and the late Grace and Francis Erni, and Clare Higham. Loved sister and sister in law of Sandy and Will, Richard and Mary, and Craig and Rachael; Austen and Keiko, Beccy and Justin and a loved aunt. Loved by her wide circle of family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society of New Zealand would be appreciated and may be made at the service.