On Monday, March 23, 2026, passed away peacefully at Marne Street Hospital, Dunedin, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Kelly, loved mother and mother-in-law of Catherine and Nathan (Kent, UK), and Michael and Eunsook (Dunedin), loved Nana of Hana, Liam, Kieran, and Maggie, loved sister, sister-in-law, aunty and friend. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Margaret Smith, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A memorial service to celebrate Margaret's life will be held at Avonpark, corner Pages and Kerrs Road, Linwood, on Wednesday, April 1, at 10.30am, interment of Margaret's ashes will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Published by The Press on Mar. 28, 2026.