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Pauline Joan RIACH

FUNERAL HOME

Lamb & Hayward Westpark Chapel & Memorial Garden

467 Wairakei Rd., PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545

Christchurch, Canterbury

Pauline RIACH Obituary

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Friday, July 18, 2025, aged 79. Dearly loved wife of the late John Riach, beloved mother and mother-in-law of Jackie and Richard, Jeff and Fran, adored grandmother of Connor, and a treasured sister, aunty, and friend to many. Our sincere thanks to the staff at Anthony Wilding Retirement Village for their love and expert care of Mum. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Pauline Riach, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers and in memory of Pauline, donations to St Vincent de Paul would be appreciated and may be made online at svdpcanterbury.nz. The Requiem Mass to celebrate Pauline's life will be held in St Teresa of Lisieux Catholic Church, 8 Puriri Street, Riccarton, on Thursday, July 24, at 1.30pm.

Rest In Peace


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Published by The Press on Jul. 21, 2025.

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Lynn Branks

Earlier today

So sorry to hear of Pauline´s passing dear special person to Lynn and extra special aunt to Jolene and Jarrod RIP

Val Houlihan

Earlier today

Many happy memories of school days - then in Riverton RIP Pauline -

Paula

Yesterday

Dearly loved Aunty of Michael, Dy, Paula, Stephen and their families. Thank you Aunty Pauline for your love and support, and your magical lolly jar that was never empty no matter how much we ate. Rest in peace

Sheryl Killick

Yesterday

Pauline, so many happy memories of you being such an awesome aunty. RIP

Gabrielle Gibson

Yesterday

Dearest Pauline a loved sister of Gabrielle, Richard, the late Alan, Kevin, Maureen and Barbbra. BAIRD REST IN PERFECT PEACE A special Nana Aunty and Great Aunt Safe in the arms of Jesus and Mary.

Jan Brown (Brass)

Yesterday

So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother Jackie. I can still remember all the tap dancing days. Deepest sympathies to you and your family.

Lindsay Frewen

Yesterday

Sorry to hear about the passing of our dear family friend Pauline ,may she rest in peace Amen

Julie and Daryl Thomas

Yesterday

Our deepest sympathies to the family. We remember fondly getting to know both Pauline and John during our time in Arrowtown. Pauline had such a a warm and warm welcoming manner and is a very special lady.
Daryl and Julie Thomas

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Lamb & Hayward Westpark Chapel & Memorial Garden

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