Forever in our hearts, Taylor - help us support the Sturzaker family.

It is with enormous sadness and heavy hearts we share that Taylor Sturzaker - beloved daughter of Michelle and Thaddeus and younger sister to adoring brother, Reuben - gained her angel wings. In her short but jam-packed year of life, Taylor endured ongoing heart procedures all while exhibiting a zest for life with her toothy smiles, sass, and pure joy she spread to all who were blessed to meet her.

After bravely enduring multiple operations and procedures, Taylor lost her battle due to septicemia following her latest procedure. Sadly, her little heart could not cope with the infection.

Michelle, Thaddeus and Reuben are understandably bereft at this time. Friends, members of our community, anyone with a heart - let's wrap our arms around this beautiful whānau as they grieve the loss of their earth angel, Taylor, in the best way that we can right now.

All donations will be gratefully received to help cover funeral costs and support the Sturzaker whānau as they take time to organise, grieve, rest, and simply be together at this very sad time.

Kua whetūrangitia koe, Taylor. Return, take your place amongst the stars along with your ancestors who adorn the sky.