Judith AUSTIN Obituary

Passed away peacefully at her home, on Sunday, January 25, 2026, surrounded by her family and friends, aged 81. Dearly loved wife of Barry, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Andrew and Julie, and the late Liz, adored Grandma of Jayden and Liv, and Lee, beloved sister of Karen and Babe Edwards, and the late Beverly and Garry Chang, a loving sister-in-law, much-loved aunty, special friend of Ted and Trina and cherished friend of many. Messages may be sent to the Austin Family, 11 Mantell Street RD 1, Kokatahi 7881, or may be left on Judith's tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz. Judith's family extends their heartfelt thanks to the palliative care team and caregivers, for their compassion and dedication, with special appreciation to Fiona and her team, Dr Anna and Dr Abby, and Nida for their exceptional care throughout this time. A private family service has been held, and we would like to welcome friends and loved ones to a memorial celebration of Judith's life, at Andrew & Julie's home, 11 Mantell Street RD 1, Kokatahi 7881, on Sunday, February 1, at 2.00pm.

Thompson Funeral Directors
PO Box 131, Hokitika 7842
Ph 03 755 7993