Kathleen Marie "Kath" FITZGERALD

FUNERAL HOME

Lamb & Hayward Westpark Chapel & Memorial Garden

467 Wairakei Rd., PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545

Christchurch, Canterbury

Kathleen FITZGERALD Obituary

On Saturday, February 14, 2026, peacefully, with family at her side. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Celia and Chris, Bridget and Richard, Brian and Maryrose, Hugh and Liz, Peter and Linh. Loving grandmother of her ten grandchildren and her five great-grandchildren. Much loved big sister of her eight brothers and sisters. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Kath Fitzgerald, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Womens Refuge would be appreciated and may be made online at womensrefuge.org.nz. A memorial service to celebrate Kath's life will be held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside on Sunday, February 22, at 2.00pm.

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Published by The Press on Feb. 16, 2026.

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Fran O'Connell

February 17, 2026

Loving and fond memories of Aunty Kath.
Her dedication and contribution to documenting, and sharing, the O'Connell Clan genealogy and lineage will be treasured for generations to come!
Miss you already.

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February 17, 2026

She was a family icon and a memorable woman. Thinking of you all as you celebrate her long and interesting life. I am in the North Island and unable to be there to attend her memorial service. Love from cousin Liz Velde (née Bevin).

February 18, 2026

On Saturday, February 14, 2026. Loved eldest sister of the late Sr. Maria O'Connell, John and Teresa O'Connell, Richard and the late Robbie O'Connell, Rosaleen and the late Terry O'Brien, Clare and the late Barry Watts, Kerry and Carol O'Connell, the late Tony and Sybil O'Connell, and Vinc and Marina O'Connell.

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