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Florence Jean WEST

Florence WEST Obituary

On August 10, 2025 peacefully in her 83rd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Garnett, loved mother and mother-in-law of Jack and Helene, and Ian, and loving Grandma of Hunter, and Ollie. Loved sister of Sam, Nancye, and the late Jocelyn. Loved and respected Aunty and friend to many. A sad loss to the Equine Community. Messages 18 Albert Street Rangiora 7400.

"Treasured Memories"

A Celebration of Florence's life will be held in Northbrook Chapel, Spark Lane, Rangiora, on Friday, August 15, 2025, at 1.30pm. Flowers respectively declined, but donations to North Canterbury Riding for the Disabled (Westpac) 03-0674-0451879-000 (reference Florence) would be appreciated and may also be made at the service. Live streaming available please E [email protected] for link.



Published by The Press on Aug. 13, 2025.

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Shirley Hobson

Earlier today

Jack & Ian
-as naturally as leaves in a tree
So will the many memories of Florence be

Sincere sympathy
Shirley & Kerry Hobson, Craig & Daniel Power

Francine

Yesterday

Florence you were a go getter in any equine discipline, I will always have fond memories
of your sharp wit and telling me off for not brushing my horses tail! Stock and Station was close to your heart. Your love of the high country ,sheep dogs, and station horses , and later Cowboy Challenge winning your first ever entry and competition! Ride high my freind on Larry across those mountains....

Ngaire Lamb

Yesterday

Rest in Peace Flo, a wonderful caring lady, and a talented rider who represented NZ, and passed on her knowledge to many.
Condolences to all her family, may your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of a life well lived.
I still have fond memories of Flo and Garney's wedding day, and a neat photo of them, which I treasure.

Maree Dowall

Yesterday

Thank you Florence for the great learning opportunities and the out of the box thinking we shared. Thinking of your family at this time.

Robyn Woods

Yesterday

Thankyou Florence for your wisdom. Your help in my younger days with various horses was invaluable. I will miss your huge smile and twinkling eyes. A wonderful friend for over 50 years. My thoughts to Jack, Ian and familiy.

Sharon Marsh (nee Dearden)

Yesterday

You were such an awesome teacher and supporter and as I´ve aged I´ve realised how much you stood up for me all those years ago. Thank you and rest easy now

Tina, Mark & Grace Portanger

Yesterday

Florence - You taught us so much. All the 'pearls' of wisdom, laughter and friendship will be forever in our Hearts. Thankyou - Forever Ride Free

Patricia Youngman

Yesterday

Thinking of the family at the loss of Florence she was a great lady never gave up but this time rest in peace Pat Youngman

Barbara & Wayne Hawker

Yesterday

Rest easy Florence, knowing you will be missed by many. Wonderful memories of horse treks into Lees Valley. Barbara & Wayne Hawker

Barbara Stokes

Yesterday

So glad seeing you writing at dog trials,always enjoyed your company.

Fran Amberger nee Stack

Yesterday

So sorry to hear of Florence´s passing, such a lovely person who treated everyone the same. The horse world was much better for having her in it,

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