On September 2, 2025, peacefully at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, aged 87 years. Dearly loved Mother of Adriaan, Anita, Merryn, Carolyn, Jacinta, Stephanie, Rochelle and Shaun. Dearly loved Nan of Louise, Andy, Tash, Damian, Christopher, Alex, Quinn, Liam, Callum, Bronte, Jethro, Fletch, Georgia and Grace. Much loved Great-Nan of 16 great-grandchildren. Her dearly loved brother Bill Jury who is also recently deceased. Special thanks to the Hospital and Community Palliative Care Service your support was greatly appreciated. We especially thank Ngaio Marsh for the loving and respectful care they gave our mother in her last few weeks. A closed Memorial service was held on September 11, by Hope Funerals. Messages may be addressed to the family of the late Helen Ryk, c/-
[email protected] or Hope Funerals 27 Amyes Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042.

Published by The Press on Sep. 13, 2025.