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Maria BRUCE Obituary

BRUCE, Maria Antonette:
On January 27, 2023, aged 78 years; died peacefully at the ICU ward of Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by her family. Dearly loved wife of Ron for 56 wonderful years, treasured mother of Andrew and Darryl, and special Nana to Sienna and Remi. The compassion, respect and kindness shown to Maria by the staff at the ICU ward will never be forgotten. At Maria's request a private funeral has been held. There will be a celebration of her life at the Russley Golf Club, on Tuesday, February 7, at 2.00pm. Messages to the family can be sent to The Bruce Family, c/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013.

Published by The Press on Feb. 4, 2023.

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Iain and Jane Mcleod

February 11, 2023

Dear Ron,
Iain and I send our love and thoughts to you at this very sad time
Iain and Jane Mcleod (22C ) Kaiteriteri campsite

Judith Hayton

February 8, 2023

To Ron and family
Please accept my sincere condolences at this very sad time. What a happy memory I have of sitting watching golf with you both at Clearwater
Kindest regards Judith Hayton

Shona Berry

February 6, 2023

My sincere condolences to you Ron and your family, Maria´s company was always enjoyed at our LHS friends lunch group and will be missed by us all. RIP Maria.

Shona (Greer) Berry

Kay Robertson

February 6, 2023

So sad and shocked to hear of Maria´s passing. She was so kind. One of our nicest school friends from LHS. RIP. Kay (Lawrence)

Barbara McDonald

February 5, 2023

Our deepest sympathy to Ron, Andrew, Daryll and families. Maria was a lovely lady who always showed kindness and respect to everyone.

Just know that we are thinking of you at this sad time.
Barbara & Stewart McDonald

Jennie Jamieson

February 4, 2023

Was shocked to hear of Maria´s passing as I was only talking to her recently and send my warmest condolences to Ron and family.

Tony waltenberg

February 4, 2023

Very sad to hear of Maria's passing.
Our sincerest sympathy to you Ron, Andrew, Darryl and your families.

Jeanie Rickerby

February 4, 2023

RIP Maria a classmate from the 1958 class at Linwood High School and a member of our LHS friends lunch group.
My sincere condolences to Ron, Andrew, Darryl and their families.

R & G Genet

February 4, 2023

Ruth and Grant Genet wish to express their sincerest condolences To Ron and all the family , Our thoughts are with you all as you grieve for a lovely wife and mother.

Jillian Johnson

February 4, 2023

Our sincere sympathy, Ron and family, our thoughts and prayers to you in this difficult time.....love Jill and Don, Fernside , Rangiora.

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Memorial Events
for Maria BRUCE

Feb

7

Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m.

Russley Golf Club

Canterbury

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John Rhind Funeral Directors

13-19 London St Richmond, Christchurch