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Rio FOSTER Obituary

Peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on March 28, 2025. Loved wife of Gordon, treasured mum and mother-in-law of Philip and Anna, Kerry, Nevin and Angie, Rowena and Dave, adored Mema of Alma, and Edward; Billy, and Johnny; Lauren, Emily, Ethan, and Charlotte; Jaxson, and Indie and Great-Mema to Kyro. A service for Rio will be held at Betts Funeral Services, 33 North St, Timaru today Wednesday, April 2nd, at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice S.C. or Salvation Army would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the Foster family C/- PO Box 772, Timaru 7940.


Published by The Press on Apr. 2, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
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Julia Burgess

April 3, 2025

Foster Family, my deepest sympathies to you on the passing of Rio. I have many fond memories of a wonderful mother & family who shared love and kindness towards me. A family who welcomed me into their home, on outings, experience's, took me to church and a holiday at the river. Rio was a truly special person and her memory will live on in you all.
My thoughts are with you at this sad time
Julia Burgess (nee Wallis)

Ann Hamel

April 2, 2025

To Rio´s family my condolences on the passing of a very special lady. I worked with Rio at district nursing and she taught me so much and was always so kind. Ann hamel

Maureen West

April 2, 2025

Our deepest sympathy to Gordon and family on the sad passing of Rio. Fond memories of a caring and dedicated nurse. Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Maureen and Paul West

Rhonda McCully

April 2, 2025

To the Foster/Familton families - so very sorry to learn of Rios passing. I have many happy memories of time spent with Rio at Waianakarua. Sorry I couldn't be at the service today. Deepest sympathy to you all.
Rhonda McCully (Ellis)

Pauline Pulford

April 2, 2025

So sorry to hear of your loss My sympathy to the family.

Maureen Flett

April 1, 2025

Such sadness to read Rio has died , sympathy to you Gordon & your family , she will be greatly missed . .
Special nurse & wonderful colleague.

C&D Mather

April 1, 2025

Sending our deepest sympathy to Gordon and family at the loss of dear Rio .
Regards to you all.
Chris & Doug Mather.

Jan Hide

March 31, 2025

I was very sorry to hear of Rio's passing. I worked with Rio when I was the palliative care nurse and she took over the role from me. Her kind, caring manner endeared her to so many. She was a special person. My thoughts are with Gordon and family at this sad time.

Evelyn Tritschler

March 31, 2025

Dear Gordon and family. We send our sincere condolences to you all. I grew up with Rio and we went to schools and trained as registered nurses.
A great lady with many memories.

Terrance Page

March 31, 2025

Sad to hear the news of your lost.

Rio was a gift of love
A gift of love to this world and that love will remain
Anytime,someone remember her, or speaks her name
That gift of love will remain.

Noeline mason

March 31, 2025

To Gordon and Family.Very sorry for your loss. Noeline & Scott Mason

David East

March 31, 2025

To Gordon and Family. Very sorry to read of your sad loss of Reo. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. David East

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Memorial Events
for Rio FOSTER

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

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Betts Funeral Services Limited

33 North Street PO Box 772, Timaru