14.9.1934 – 4.1.2026
Passed away peacefully with Jim beside her, surrounded by loving family, at Ballarat Rangiora. Much loved wife of Jim for 67 years. Loved and cherished mum and mother-in-law of Bernadette and Brian (deceased), John (deceased) and Mary, Frances and Andrew (deceased), Catherine and Michael, Margaret and Michael (deceased), Celia (deceased) and Jeff, David and Jessica, Moira and James, Andrew and Paula. Loved Grandma/Granny of her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Rest In Peace
A special thank you to the caring Team of Ballarat Care Home. Messages to: The family of Mary Stewart, c/- PO Box 263, Kaiapoi 7644 or via the John Rhind website send a tribute page. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Mary & St Francis de sales Catholic Church, 41 Victoria Street, Rangiora, on Friday, January 9, at 11.00am, followed by interment in the St Brigid's Catholic Church Cemetery, Loburn-Whiterock Road, Rosary in the church Thursday night at 5.00pm.


Published by The Press from Jan. 6 to Jan. 7, 2026.