Peacefully passed away on Tuesday 10th February 2026, at Waikato Hospital with family at her side, aged 81 years. Beloved wife of Jack. Loved mother of Meta and Dougal; and Wesley and Pip. Caring Oma to Ethan and Anya. A celebration of Kobi's life will be held at Chartwell Cooperating Church, 126 Comries Road, Hamilton, on Tuesday 17th February at 1.30pm. In lieu of flowers donations to IHC would be appreciated:
www.ihc.org.nz/get-involved/donate or may be also left at the venue. All correspondence to the Brinkman family, c/- PO Box 276, Hamilton 3240.

Published by Waikato Times on Feb. 12, 2026.