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Mary Gladys Bernadette DE LEIJER

Mary DE LEIJER Obituary

Surrounded by loved ones, Mary's breast cancer journey ended on the morning of Saturday, July 29, 2023. Adored wife of Jos, treasured mother to Aimee, Joseph, and Marc, cherished mother-in-law of Brett, and Stacey. Proud Bumma to Holly, Reuben, Lochlan, Riley and Emma. Messages may be addressed to 'The de Leijer Family' C/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. In lieu of flowers, Mary has requested donations to be made in her remembrance to Hohepa; www.hohepacanterbury.com/donate/ A Vigil Mass will be held in St Gregory's Catholic Church, 28 Cotswold Ave, (tomorrow),Tuesday, August 1, at 6.00pm. The funeral service of celebration for Mary will be celebrated at St Gregory's Church, on Wednesday, August 2, at 12 noon, followed by interment in the Belfast Cemetery, Belfast Road. Live stream for friends and family unable to attend may be found at www.tinyurl.com/MarydeLeijer "The grace of God on you".


Published by The Press on Jul. 31, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Mary DE LEIJER

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19 Entries

Antoinette and Alain

August 7, 2023

Much love and sincere condolences to the De Leijer's family. Mary has left a beautiful legacy and will always be in the people's hearts.
From Antoinette and Alain (Palmerston North)

Maree Avey

August 7, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Sharon my heart go out to you

Maree Avey

August 7, 2023

Our thoughts go out to Jo's and family. Mary was are special friend to us. From anne Coplestone and noeline sweeney.

Janet Darragh Maessen

August 7, 2023

To Jos and family, sending heartfelt condolences to you all as you lay your precious Mary to rest. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your grief, with love from Janet and Antoinette of Rongopai Community Palmerston North

Graeme Perry

August 2, 2023

Thinking of You - Condolences to you and Family - Regards Graeme Perry

Chris & O'Connor

August 1, 2023

Sincere condolences Jos to you and your family. Rest in peace Mary.

Hayley

August 1, 2023

Thank you Aunty Mary for so many wonderful memories of sleepovers at your house and Spencer Park camping all those years ago. Thank you for always being there to listen and offer advice. You will be so missed by everone who knew you. Rest easy x

Rae and Philip Witton

August 1, 2023

Thoughts go out to the DE LEIJER family wishing you peace at this difficult time

Lyn Nolan

August 1, 2023

You fought such a brave fight Mary, it gives us all peace that you are no longer in any pain.
So many family memories over the years which I will cherish. Thank you for being a wonderful sister in law.

Mike

August 1, 2023

We have shared a lifetime of memories with lots of love and laughter. Thank you for being the first to make me a big brother, I was so lucky to have you as a sister.
Love you Mary, rest easy.

Kath

August 1, 2023

Mary, my big (little sister) your unconditional love for everyone will forever stay in my heart. I will always carry your memories with me. Love you my dear sister.

Sharon

August 1, 2023

Mary my heart is breaking as I write this. You have been an amazing sister and best friend whom I love so much. You were so brave as you went thru this last journey of you life with us. We have had so much love and laughter.
You will be in my heart forever.
Until we meet again.
Sharon

Tammy Nolan

July 31, 2023

Rest easy Aunty Mary. Thank you for being such a wonderful Aunty. Love you always and will miss you so much. As you always said to me "god bless".

Jill and Pat Shields

July 31, 2023

Condolences to Jo's and family on the passing of Mary . Thinking of all at this time

Shirley Connolly

July 31, 2023

My Deepest Condolences to the De Leijer Family.......My Beautiful Mary, such a Sense of humor, such a Loving, Caring Friend.......Shared many years at St George's and it was a Privilege to work with you....
Rest now Mary in our Lord's Loving Arms.....Forever in my Heart..

Adele Beattie

July 31, 2023

Oh how lucky and blessed I have been to have had you as my friend. We sure did have some fun girl. Fly free Mary.
Love you always. Adele X

Shoa'nna & Malcolm

July 31, 2023

As been said, Mary has a heart of Gold, with the heart to listen intently to anyone's need, prepared to give you time and space, a treasured person gone from us far too soon. We give our sincere love to Jos and family. Rest in peace Mary in the knowledge that you are resting in Gods love.

Myra

July 31, 2023

What a wonderful courageous lady with a heart of gold who gave her all to those she loved. Rest peacefully in the arms of our Lord, Mary.

nathan beaven

July 31, 2023

flatting with son marc seeing families weekends of hohepa canterbury

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Memorial Events
for Mary DE LEIJER

Aug

1

Vigil

6:00 p.m.

St Gregory's Catholic Church

28 Cotswold Ave, Canterbury

Aug

2

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

St Gregory's Catholic Church

28 Cotswold Ave, Canterbury