Nicola passed away peacefully at home on February 25, 2026, aged 62 years. Adored spouse of Tom Kirk and darling mother of Alexander and Ben, loved daughter of Pauline and George and brothers Jonty and Jerry. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nurse Maude would be appreciated and can be made online at
www.nursemaude.org.nz/donate. Messages may be addressed to the "Wood/Kirk family" c/- PO Box 26051, North Avon, Christchurch 8148. A celebration of Nicola's life will be held in the John
Rhind Chapel, entry from Whitmore Street, Richmond, Christchurch, on Friday, March 6, at 1.00pm.

Published by The Press on Feb. 28, 2026.