NZ visitor died of natural causes [1]
Thursday, August 30, 2018 - 18:05. Updated on Friday, August 31, 2018 - 11:01.
Monique Laurenson (53) is the New Zealander who died suddenly on Monday night, August 27 after collapsing at a restaurant in Nuku’alofa.
Tonga Police confirmed today that her death was of natural causes, reportedly a heart attack.
"She was having a drink at Vuna Bar and Restaurant when she collapsed. She was rushed to Vaiola Hospital and was confirmed to have passed away. Her body was released to her husband Dave on August 28 to be taken home," said the police spokesperson.
Meanwhile, according to her obituary posted on the Dominion Post today, a service to celebrate her life will be held on September 4 in Plimmerton, Wellington, New Zealand.
Monique was the mother of Ekaterina and Alex.