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Pamela Catherine "Pam" STRAKER

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Lamb & Hayward Westpark Chapel & Memorial Garden

467 Wairakei Rd., PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545

Christchurch, Canterbury

Pamela STRAKER Obituary

On September 27, 2025, passed away peacefully at home with Dave by her side, aged 73 years. Dearly loved wife, best friend, and soulmate of Dave since first meeting at Jellie Park in 1966. Treasured mother and mother-in-law of Kate and John McMillan, and Kent and Claire Marshall, adored Nanny of Levi, Lola, Benji, Frankie, and Charlie, much loved sister of her four siblings, loved sister-in-law of Dave's 12 siblings, and loved favourite aunty of all her nieces and nephews.

Her strength, courage, and fortitude was admired. Pam will be very sadly missed by us all. We love you to the moon and back.

Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Pam Straker, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A service to celebrate Pam's life will be held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Thursday, October 2, at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation.


Published by The Press on Sep. 29, 2025.

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Rosalie Lancaster

Yesterday

So sorry to hear that Pam has passed. I know you will miss her very much but will find comfort from the wonderful memories of happy times shared.
Sorry I cant be there tomorrow but I'm away on holiday. I will be thinking of you and your family.
Rosalie

Les McFadden

Yesterday

Deepest Sympathy to Dave and All the Family
Lots of Love from All Members Belfast Rugby Club

Gavin Morgan

Yesterday

Hi Dave & Family I am so sorry to hear of Pam's passing such an amazing wife & mother,I still remember the great days we had at the Hoon Hay Junior Marist Athletic Club and going on a Villa Maria Camp & sleeping in a pup tent with Mrs Low & Pam what wonderful memories I have of the camp , sorry but I will be on a flight to Hamilton at 3pm Thur so I am so sorry I cam not attend , thanks Dave for attending Paula's Funeral , I would love to catch up with you sometime , Cell 0275 379 757.
RIP Pam .

Vivienne Heaney

Yesterday

We are very sorry to hear about Pam's passing n may she rest in peace. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Regards Vivienne and Danny Heaney (I used to work with Pam at Canterbury Building Society)

Jane & Warren Murphy

September 30, 2025

Our heartfelt condolences to you Dave, and family. You are in our thoughts at this sad time. Jane & Warren Murphy

Kaye Rankin

September 30, 2025

My thoughts are with you Dave and family. I was so sad to hear of Pam´s passing. She was such a special lady and she couldn´t have wished for a better man in you David. You were so devoted to her. I´m going to miss our chats and coffees. Rest in peace dear Pam.

Kathy Rogers

September 30, 2025

To my beautiful friend Pamela.
I'm going to miss you so much
Your courage and strength thru your illness was amazing
Never complaining, always ready for a good laugh and chat
You are 1 in a million Pamela
To David her devoted husband and Daughter Kate son Kent, and Levi, Lola,Benji Frankie, and Charlie I know how much she was loved by you all
Go fly away Pamela to be reunited with your dad, mum Nana and beautiful Susan

Love always Kathy xxx

Jane Thorn

September 30, 2025

RIP Pam.
Thinking of you Kate, Dave and family.
You´ve been a devoted husband Dave, throughout Pam´s health battle.
I look forward to celebrating Pams life with you all on Thursday. X

Peter & Jill Brocherie

September 30, 2025

So sorry for your loss Dave, thinking of you.

Patrick Ardagh

September 30, 2025

Thinking of you big time, Dave.. and so sorry to hear your news ... from an old Rugby mate and foe, Paddy Ardagh

john mcrobie

September 30, 2025

dave and family, so sorry your pam had to pass. she will always be remembered
as a very gregarious person,

Jeff and Rose steel

September 29, 2025

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Linds & Marilyn Welch

September 29, 2025

Thinking of you Dave and your family Pam will be missed dearly .

Patsy Hart

September 29, 2025

Special prayers and thoughts for Dave and family at this sad time. Pam will always be by your side and in your hearts forever

David McCarthy

September 29, 2025

A devoted couple parted too soon.

Mike and Marie Wall

September 29, 2025

Pam's smiley face will be missed in Althorp Place, she was always interested in how everyone was doing. We admire her courage through her illness, she never let it get her down. Rest in peace now Pam. We will keep an eye on Dave for you.

Donna Fuller

September 29, 2025

So sorry to hear of Pam's passing. My thoughts are with you all x

Paul&Cheryl Whitfielld

September 29, 2025

Our thoughts are with all the family.This sad times brings back memories Dave.(Paul Whitfield) Amco cricket).Take care.

Brian Hartley

September 29, 2025

Dave and family so sad to hear of Pam´s passing. Loved her sense of humour throughout the years I´ve known her and you. Brian

Yesterday

A dear sister-in-law, friend and aunty who always made us smile. We will miss you dearly and will forever treasure the memories and hold you close in our hearts. Give Mathew a kiss from us and look after each other. Love you to the moon and back.
Lynda, Chris, Jason, Amy, Isabel and Lily xxx


Yesterday

Pam – a beloved sister, aunty, friend, and legend. A beautiful soul, inside and out, who touched our lives with her warmth, kindness, joy, and love.

Dancing in purple, singing in light,
Your spirit shines forever bright.
The music plays, the love remains,
Forever an angel in the purple rain.

"Bus 73 sure feels a bit lonely now, being one passenger light"

Rest peacefully, Pammy. We will deeply miss the way your smile lit up every room and your laugh echoed in our hearts. We are forever grateful to have loved you and to have been loved by you.


Your memory will live on in our hearts, cherished always.



With eternal love,
Mary, Ray, Mereana, Michael, and the Sefton/Corbett/Thom/James families


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Lamb & Hayward Westpark Chapel & Memorial Garden

467 Wairakei Rd., PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545 Burnside, Christchurch 8053