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Title: RajahNZ - Leave a message for the family here
Post by: lil growler on Sunday 22 September 19 05:31 BST (UK)
Dear rootschat community

After a short illness, it is with sadness I inform you one of our members RajahNZ quietly and comfortably passed away last night,  Saturday 21st, New Zealand time. Rajah was a seasoned member and as with many in our genealogy community generous in her approach and time. Rajah has made many friends on her journey traveling the yellow brick road to shatter those stubborn walls which hold the essence of distant memories.

I will miss you dear friend

lil
Title: Re: RajahNZ
Post by: kinky d on Sunday 22 September 19 05:40 BST (UK)
Will miss you my  friend   we had   good  hunts and chats  over the years
Title: Re: RajahNZ
Post by: JackieQLD-au on Sunday 22 September 19 05:52 BST (UK)
I was at the travel agency yesterday checking out flights to New Zealand to finally meet Raj in person.  We have had great chats over the phone and many chats and emails over the years.
We sent gifts to each other and I finally was in a position to meet up but it's not meant to be.

I'm sitting here crying with sadness that such a wonderful, thoughtful, caring person is not around to chat to anymore.  I just hope she can visit ancestors and break down those brick walls and fill in the gaps with lots of details.

Farewell Jean.  May your new journey be wonderful.
Title: Re: RajahNZ
Post by: kiwihalfpint on Sunday 22 September 19 07:01 BST (UK)
Sad news to hear.  I spoke to Rajah a few times in the Chat Room when I first joined RC, I know she will be missed in the room.
Title: Re: RajahNZ
Post by: KatPez on Sunday 22 September 19 12:31 BST (UK)
Such sad news

I haven't been around much lately as I've been busy with work etc but Rajah always made me feel loved in the chat room.

RIP lovely xx
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Post by: Floozy on Sunday 22 September 19 12:32 BST (UK)
I too will miss her chats, sorry I never met her. Rest in peace  Jean
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Post by: Del 80 on Sunday 22 September 19 12:41 BST (UK)
Very sad to hear this....Rajah helped me with the NZ side of our family some years ago....she will be sadly missed....
Title: Re: RajahNZ
Post by: Jed59 on Sunday 22 September 19 12:51 BST (UK)
Very sorry to hear  that news!
Title: Re: RajahNZ - Leave a message for the family here
Post by: rotosis on Sunday 22 September 19 13:16 BST (UK)
Will miss our chats. You always spoke a little bit of Maori to me, teaching me words i didn't know. Always greeting me and saying goodbye in Maori too.

You helped me with family research, finding items i'd looked for and never found. I remember you did a lot of voluntary work as well. You will be sadly missed though I'm sure we'll all remember the good times we had

Haere Ra Jean.  Rest in Peace <3

Love and hugs to your daughter <3
Title: Re: RajahNZ - Leave a message for the family here
Post by: kd on Sunday 22 September 19 13:18 BST (UK)
Such sad news.

R.I.P. Raj, you will be greatly missed in chat

kd
Title: Re: RajahNZ - Leave a message for the family here
Post by: Rena on Sunday 22 September 19 14:17 BST (UK)
So sad to hear this news.   I used to regularly leave my room in England to enter the rootschat cyber cafe in space where I enjoyed many a chat with Rajah.

Condolences to her family.
Title: Re: RajahNZ - Leave a message for the family here
Post by: Treetotal on Sunday 22 September 19 14:47 BST (UK)
So sad to hear the of the loss of another valued Rootschatter. Sending my condolences to her family and friends.
RIP Rajah.
Carol
Title: Re: RajahNZ - Leave a message for the family here
Post by: Floozy on Sunday 22 September 19 14:54 BST (UK)
Condolences to Rajahnz family she will be very missed
Title: Re: RajahNZ - Leave a message for the family here
Post by: JDC on Sunday 22 September 19 15:00 BST (UK)
Rajah you will be missed very much and condolences to your family

JDC
Title: Re: RajahNZ - Leave a message for the family here
Post by: sdbadger on Sunday 22 September 19 19:00 BST (UK)
So very sorry to hear this news and wishing her family the very best at such a difficult time.

Raj has been much missed in chat and will always be a valued Rootschatter.
Title: Re: RajahNZ - Leave a message for the family here
Post by: muddypuddy1 on Sunday 22 September 19 19:12 BST (UK)
To our very dear friend we loved you  .you helped so many of us here in RC  RIP my darling you are in our thoughts  and prayers   love from Zillah aka muddypuddy1 xxxx
Title: Re: RajahNZ - Leave a message for the family here
Post by: Bambam on Sunday 22 September 19 21:18 BST (UK)
Will miss seeing our friend Raj in the room.. RIP
Title: Re: RajahNZ - Leave a message for the family here
Post by: Ayashi on Sunday 22 September 19 21:52 BST (UK)
I'm sorry to hear this :(

It would be nice to think that she's in a place now where she's getting all of the answers.
Title: Re: RajahNZ - Leave a message for the family here
Post by: brigidmac on Sunday 22 September 19 22:00 BST (UK)
So sorry to hear this news
I will fondly remember being greeted from the other side of the world with a cheerful
Kia ora
How do we say goodbye to our Kiwi friend
Title: Re: RajahNZ - Leave a message for the family here
Post by: scotmum on Sunday 22 September 19 22:53 BST (UK)
It has been many moons since I last ventured into the chatroom, but l was sad to hear this news. May Jean's family take some comfort from the messages being left on this thread and may her memory live on in their hearts.
Title: Re: RajahNZ - Leave a message for the family here
Post by: abcsydney on Monday 23 September 19 00:03 BST (UK)
Such sad news from "over the ditch".....will miss our chats.
Title: Re: RajahNZ - Leave a message for the family here
Post by: majm on Monday 23 September 19 03:34 BST (UK)
Back in June 2011 Yorvick passed away and Rajah was among the many who posted comforting words of support.

May I share the link to her post back on 24 June 2011
https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=540474.msg3941730#msg3941730
for I am sure that Jean's passing 'leaves a long trail for the rest of her friends on and offline to follow. A very special lady who will be much missed.'

Look after and support each other and may Jean’s family and friends be comforted knowing that she is missed by so many.

I was once a frequenter of the Chatroom when I first joined RChat.  Raj always found time to welcome everyone as they entered.
Title: Re: RajahNZ - Leave a message for the family here
Post by: lil growler on Monday 23 September 19 03:42 BST (UK)
Thanks for sharing majm

Rajah is probably not so well known on the boards as she frequented the chat room and yes support is important. Creating a post is one way and thanks to all who are contributing..it is a good way to express our sorrow and for the family.

Lil xxx
Title: Re: RajahNZ - Leave a message for the family here
Post by: Crisrbow on Monday 23 September 19 08:23 BST (UK)
Just received this sad news as I've been away thank you Lil for sharing.
Farewell Rajah, you have helped me many times and I was able to help you sometimes, I hope your daughter continues your searches. Sleep well Jean, maybe we'll finally get to meet 'on the other side'.I will miss your chats
Title: Re: RajahNZ - Leave a message for the family here
Post by: Jtyner on Monday 23 September 19 12:01 BST (UK)
Just heard this sad news. Deepest sympathies to the family. May the god of all comfort, comfort you at this difficult time. I remember chatting to her a little bit and saying kia ora. Reminded me of the juice drink. She will be fondly remembered and missed.
Title: Re: RajahNZ - Leave a message for the family here
Post by: kenny2018 on Monday 23 September 19 12:02 BST (UK)
Thank's for all your help.. esp in the little time I have been on the forum
Ken.
Title: Re: RajahNZ - Leave a message for the family here
Post by: mare on Monday 23 September 19 13:31 BST (UK)
My condolences to her nearest and dearest and good friends in the RootsChat community.


So sorry to hear this news
I will fondly remember being greeted from the other side of the world with a cheerful
Kia ora
How do we say goodbye to our Kiwi friend
Haere ra

Also in closing, Aroha nui  ( big love/ deep affection )

 ... mare
Title: Re: RajahNZ - Leave a message for the family here
Post by: Barbara F on Monday 23 September 19 14:52 BST (UK)
So sorry to hear about this.

Rajah was always so friendly and willing to help with research.

She will be very much missed.

Barbara
Title: Re: RajahNZ - Leave a message for the family here
Post by: Whenu on Monday 23 September 19 22:11 BST (UK)
Sorry to hear of Rajah's passing.
Title: Re: RajahNZ - Leave a message for the family here
Post by: avacuppa on Tuesday 24 September 19 03:10 BST (UK)
So sorry to hear this news. It was always fun to chat with Raj. My condolences to the family.
Title: Re: RajahNZ - Leave a message for the family here
Post by: MAINEYUSA on Wednesday 25 September 19 00:53 BST (UK)
I so enjoyed Raj. Sorry to hear the news. I pray for peace and comfort for the family at this time. She was a pleasure to talk to and I enjoyed doing genealogy searches with her. I will miss her.
Title: Re: RajahNZ - Leave a message for the family here
Post by: Jed59 on Wednesday 25 September 19 06:11 BST (UK)
Thought I would say how very sorry I am ... my condolences !
I hope that the knowledge that you are in the thoughts and prayers of folk from all round the world will be of some small comfort to you at this sad time!
Jed
Title: Re: RajahNZ - Leave a message for the family here
Post by: lil growler on Friday 27 September 19 00:42 BST (UK)
Hi Everyone

Rajah (Jean) had a lovely send off yesterday with many in attendance.

Gretta, (Jeans) daughter read your messages for the family and says thank you for sharing in her grief and for the kind words you expressed about her mother. It is touching to see Jean has left her imprint on so many.

Haere rā to our good friend, a wife and mother.

Arohanui from us all



Title: Re: RajahNZ - Leave a message for the family here
Post by: Rena on Friday 27 September 19 01:14 BST (UK)
Hi Everyone

Rajah (Jean) had a lovely send off yesterday with many in attendance.

Gretta, (Jeans) daughter read your messages for the family and says thank you for sharing in her grief and for the kind words you expressed about her mother. It is touching to see Jean has left her imprint on so many.

Haere rā to our good friend, a wife and mother.

Arohanui from us all

Thanks for giving us the latest news Lil, it's pleasing to see that Rajah was given a memorable send off, which would be a great comfort to her nearest and dearest.

Can I just say, even though it's such a sad time, I'm really pleased to see you're up and around Lil and, of course, other cyberpals from the chatroom, who've seen and then contributed to this thread.
Title: Re: RajahNZ - Leave a message for the family here
Post by: lil growler on Friday 27 September 19 06:02 BST (UK)
Thanks Rena

It's always good to come back and touch base with friends. Hope all is well with you too

xxx
Title: Re: RajahNZ - Leave a message for the family here
Post by: Bozzle10 on Tuesday 27 December 22 03:21 GMT (UK)
As I have been away from the RC room, I have only just found out about the passing of my dearest friend Rajah. I would often think of her and wonder how she was going, like so many of you I had so many interesting chats and researches. I am deeply sadden to only now just hear of her passing.

May you find all your answering up there Rajah and I know you will be feeling so much better. To her beautiful daughter Gretta my thoughts go to you as well, but I know she will never leave your side.

Forever Remembered . xxx
Title: Re: RajahNZ - Leave a message for the family here
Post by: brigidmac on Sunday 08 January 23 05:31 GMT (UK)
I consider many rootschatters are also story tellers
Raj certainly passed on her language + culture

The only Maori sentence I know comes from her .

*I will start a separate topic about this as don't wish to detract from tributes to Raj
Title: Re: RajahNZ - Leave a message for the family here
Post by: mckha489 on Sunday 08 January 23 05:38 GMT (UK)
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Title: Re: RajahNZ - Leave a message for the family here
Post by: brigidmac on Sunday 08 January 23 06:22 GMT (UK)
Deleted will start separate thread
Title: Re: RajahNZ - Leave a message for the family here
Post by: mckha489 on Sunday 08 January 23 06:50 GMT (UK)
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