The brother of the 26-year-old Monica Reid, who disappeared last week, has shared memories of her “bubbly” sister. He believes Monica was unhappy and wished “we all could have done more for her.” Monica, known as Mon, was the youngest of eight siblings and was described as a sensitive soul with a beautiful smile. She always put others before herself.
Monica worked at the New Zealand Transport Agency/Waka Kotahi and studied urban planning. She was last seen on Matipo Rd, Te Atatū, in West Auckland, and her body was found on Sunday.
Monica came from a musical background and loved singing. She was this year’s Auckland Rose and was in the running to represent New Zealand in the Rose of Tralee International Festival. She previously studied drama and Italian at Victoria University.
Monica’s sister, Cecilia, flew over from Australia, and two brothers came from Wellington and Hamilton. Francis said being together as a family had comforted his parents, Nicholas and Gabrielle.
The strength of goodwill and effort from the Te Atatū locals was incredible; the messages of support were flooding in. He wishes they could have converted those messages into finding Mon alive and well.
Francis Reid also wanted to thank the police, their maritime unit, and Land Search and Rescue for their efficiency, thoroughness, and communication throughout the process. Monica’s memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday at the Trusts Arena in Henderson. He wants to remember Mon as a bubbly, gentle soul with a deep empathy for people, animals, and the world.
In conclusion, Monica Reid’s death is a tragedy that highlights the importance of providing support for families with mental health challenges. She was a bubbly, gentle soul with a deep empathy for people, animals, and the world.
SUICIDE AND DEPRESSION
Where to get help:
• Lifeline: Call 0800 543 354 or text 4357 (HELP) (available 24/7)
• Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7)
• Youth services: (06) 3555 906
• Youthline: Call 0800 376 633 or text 234
• What’s Up: Call 0800 942 8787 (11am to 11pm) or webchat (11am to 10.30pm)
• Depression helpline: Call 0800 111 757 or text 4202 (available 24/7)
• Helpline: Need to talk? Call or text 1737
If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at risk, call 111.
