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Maria LUKAN Obituary

June 14, 2024, Maria died peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 84, surrounded by her loving family. Loved partner of Charlie (deceased), mother and mother-in-law of Tony and Sophie and daughter Lee-Anne. A very proud grandmother to Jessica, Chloe Jake and partner Laura, Zak and Aleesa, and great-grandmother to Emily, Nava and Billie and extended family. Such a strong, bright, cheerful and let's not forget, 'determined' woman that has left us with strength, many loving memories and laughter. We will miss you more than words can express.

As we would say every night to each other – Love you, dobra noÄ? xx

We have honoured Mum's wishes with a private cremation and service.
Published by The Press on Jun. 22, 2024.

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Heather Steele

July 1, 2024

Like Miriel, my sister Barbara and I played with Maria in the Mitre basketball team.
Maria was very bubbly and friendly, and a very elegant lady.
Our sincere thoughts go out to her family
Heather Steele (née Carr)

Sandra French - President

June 25, 2024

To Tony and Lee-Anne, sorry to hear of the passing of your Mum. Maria was an original member of the Halswell Womens Basketball Club which started back in 1969. Maria carried out many years on the Committee, in also taking on the Roll of President. We spent many yearly trips on the Friday night train to Greymouth and over the weekend would play against the local women teams. Lots of wonderful memories were had over the many years you were with the Club. RIP Maria from the members of the Halswell Womens Basketball Club.

Cathy Hyland

June 24, 2024

To sorry to hear of Maria's passing
Had many a good night in the back bar of the Mitre with guitar in hand singing an Many good times with her involvement of the Mitre Tavern Ladies Basketball Team plus trips away .
Lost touch over the years sad to say
Thinking of You all an my Aroha to you all
Cathy Hyland

Miriel Williams (Mo)

June 24, 2024

To all of maria!s family.MARIA was my best friend,I new Maria for over 30 to 40 years,we Played Indoor Basket ball for her team The Mitre Tavern and i will always hold Maria in my heart.A very strong determined attractive Croatian Lady.Marias celebration of her life was carried out with aplomb.Rest in Peace now Maria Fly high my love is with you.

Kayne Lukan

June 22, 2024

Small in person but such a huge personality and will be sadly missed by us all. Aunty Ann I've enjoyed all our chats and visit to you. love Kayne, Mel

June 22, 2024

Loved sister and sister-in-law of David and Jillyan and aunt to Andre, Tessa, Vicky and adored aunty of Kayne and Mel, sister Milka (Millie), aunt to Peter, Paul, Michelle, Angela, and most special aunt and best friend to Davina and everyone's partners and families.

"do ponovnog susreta poÄ?ivaj u miru"
(until we meet again, rest in peace)

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