Forever cheeky. Forever loved, Forever our Poppy🤍💜RIL

$14,248 donated
Given by 197 generous donors in 6 weeks

Created to honour Poppy’s cheeky, mischievous spirit and to support her family with funeral costs during this heartbreaking time. 🤍💜

Canterbury

In Loving Memory of Poppy 🤍💜

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our beautiful Poppy.

Poppy was known for her bubbly personality, infectious smile, and cheeky sense of humour. She had a mischievous spark that brought laughter into every room she entered and a way of lifting people’s spirits without even trying. Whether it was a playful joke, a knowing grin, or her boundless energy, Poppy had a gift for making life brighter for those around her.

Her passing has left an unimaginable gap in the lives of her family and all who loved her. This Givealittle page has been created to support Poppy’s family with funeral costs and to help ease the financial pressures during this incredibly difficult time, allowing them the space to grieve and celebrate her life.

Any contribution, big or small, will be deeply appreciated. If you’re unable to donate, please consider sharing this page and keeping Poppy’s family in your thoughts and prayers.

Thank you for the love, kindness, and support being shown to Poppy’s family. It means more than words can say.

With love and gratitude,

Poppy’s whānau

Viane Makalio's involvement (page creator)

Poppy Girl’s Tito

Use of funds

The funds will be used to cover funeral costs and to help ease the financial pressures during this incredibly difficult time, allowing her family space to grieve and celebrate her life.

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From Our Hearts to Yours: Thank You 💜  28 January 2026

As we approach the close of this Givealittle page, our hearts are full of gratitude for the overwhelming love, support, and kindness shown to our family and village. Every donation, message, prayer, and thoughtful gesture has been deeply felt and welcomed by the Castillo family each one a reminder that we are not alone in our grief.

Poppy’s send-off and celebration of her life was nothing short of incredible. It was a beautiful, heartfelt reflection of the joy, laughter, and cheekiness she brought into our lives and the lives of so many around her. Seeing the love and respect from friends, family, and the wider community reminded us just how deeply she touched so many hearts. We are truly humbled by the support received during this incredibly difficult time. Please continue to keep Poppy and the Castillo family and friends in your thoughts and prayers as we navigate life without our beautiful girl. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you 🙏🏾 your love, generosity, and care have meant more to us than words could ever express.

Penelope pray for us 💜

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Latest donations

O'Riley family
O'Riley family on 29 Jan 2026
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Poppy was a beautiful girl who was loved by so many.
$40
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 08 Jan 2026
Our love & support for Poppy’s family as they navigate the days and weeks ahead.
$100
Ella
Ella on 07 Jan 2026
Sending all my love at this extremely difficult time!
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Jo
Jo on 07 Jan 2026
$100
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 07 Jan 2026
$50

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Created by Viane Makalio
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Paying to a verified bank account of Gabrielle Castillo
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This campaign started on 19 Dec 2025 and ended on 31 Jan 2026.