Moana Manley (1935-2017) *82
The grave site of Moana Manley / Plot 86224040. This memorial website was created in memory of Moana Manley, 82, born on October 28, 1935 and passed away on November 15, 2017.
Death record, obituary, funeral notice and information about the deceased person
Biography Login to edit
was a New Zealand swimmer and beauty pageant winner. In 1954, she became the first Māori to win the Miss New Zealand title. Of Te Arawa descent, Manley was born at Ngāpuna on the outskirts of Rotorua on 28 October 1935, to Nimera Rikihana and Reginald George Harwood "Jim" Manley. Nimera affiliated to the Tūhourangi, Ngāti Pikiao and Ngāti Tarāwhai iwi, and was a direct descendant of Wahiao, the brother of Hinemoa; she was also a cousin of Guide Rangi. Moana Manley's father was from England, and was a photographer, filmmaker, and well-known high diver both in England and in New Zealand. He was the grandson of Surgeon General William Manley who was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions at the Battle of Gate Pā during the New Zealand wars.
Manley's family moved to Auckland when she was an infant, living first in the eastern suburbs and then Parnell. In September 1943, she presented a boutquet to Eleanor Roosevelt at the Auckland Town Hall during the latter's visit to New Zealand. Manley was educated at Epsom Girls' Grammar School, and went on to study at Auckland Teachers' Training College. In January 1956, she married Māui Whaanga, and the couple went on to have five children.
Note: This and more additional futures and the new text editor functionality coming soon.
View the latest documents, pictures, photos and images of or upload the files of your loved one.
Note: Do you have a family photo of Moana Manley? Consider uploading your photo of Moana Manley so that your pictures are included in Moana Manley's genealogy, family trees & family history records. Sysoon enables anyone to create a free online tribute for a much loved relative or friend who has passed away.
Attention: Death verified by Social security index. - Accuracy of the file
Hashtag: sysoon86224040, memorial86224040, grave86224040, death, funeral, findagrave, buria , obituary, 523aca8, a Manley, obits, ssn, family,
Share Your Memories and Sympathies and Join the Bereaved! to show all important data, death records and obituaries absolutely for free!
Maintained by: Sysoon.
Data collected by GINN o.z..
We're very sorry for your loss!
Comments
Post a comment / Comments guidelines
└─ Please, to post your comments.