Passed away peacefully, on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital; aged 45 years. Beloved daughter of Marg Matheson and Neil Riethmuller and loved stepdaughter of Warren Cresswell, loved sister and sister-in-law of Ned and Megan, Billi, Daniel and Leen, adored Aunty of Andi and Mary, favourite niece of Ann, John, Lynn, Betsy, Sarah and Jessamine, and a devoted Mum to her cat Ronnie. Jessie will be sadly missed by her extended family and friends. Her family thank the Doctors, Nurses, assistants, orderlies and cleaners who have cared for Jess through her cancer journey. Messages for the Family C/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. Donations in memory of Jessie to Cats Protection League would be appreciated and can be made online at
https://www.cats.org.nz/support-us/ A Farewell for Jessie will be held in the Academy Funeral Services Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Upper Riccarton, on Friday, August 22, at 11.00am.


Published by The Press on Aug. 20, 2025.