Passed away at Ilam Life Care on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, aged 97 years. Beloved wife of the late Vincent. Dearly loved mother of Denis, Mark, Peter, Gabrielle, and Anthony. Much loved Grandmother to Amy, Megan, and Kirsten. Great-Grandmother to Callum, Penny and Alon. In lieu of flowers donations to St Vincent de Paul would be appreciated and may be made via their website. Messages to the family of Patricia O'Connor, c/- PO Box 26051, North Avon, Christchurch 8148. A Rosary will be offered at 4.30pm on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at St Bernadettes Catholic Church. A Requiem Mass for Patricia will be celebrated at St Bernadettes Catholic Church, 76 Hei Hei Road, on Monday, February 23, 2026 at 10.00am, followed by interment at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Published by The Press on Feb. 21, 2026.