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On Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Holmwood Rest Home, Rangiora, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Franz, loved mother of Alex and Petra, mother-in-law of Tracy, loved grandma of Brianna and Willem. Special thanks to all the staff at Holmwood for their care of Maria. Donations may be made to the Cancer Society online and would be appreciated in memory of Maria, cancer.org.nz/donate A celebration of Maria's life will be held in the John Rhind Chapel, entrance from London and Whitmore Streets, Christchurch, on Tuesday, November 18 at 1.00pm.