On January 24, 2026 at Burwood Hospital, surrounded by family and friends; aged 61 years. Dearly loved wife of Rod (Perth), loved daughter of Heather and the late Kevin Gallagher, much loved sister and sister-in-law of Lesley and the late Paul, Robyn and Simon, Suzanne and Darryl, and a cherished aunty of Robbie; Kurtis, Lani; Criscilla and Ryan. Special thanks to all the staff at Anthony Wilding and Burwood Hospital for their love, care and support. Messages for the Kathryn Smith family, C/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. A Funeral Service for Kathryn will be held in the Academy Funeral Services Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Upper Riccarton, on Wednesday, January 28, at 1.30pm.

Published by The Press on Jan. 26, 2026.