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Rosemary Jane "Rosie" ASKEW

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Lamb & Hayward Westpark Chapel & Memorial Garden

467 Wairakei Rd., PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545

Christchurch, Canterbury

Rosemary ASKEW Obituary

Passed away peacefully at home, on December 31, 2025, aged 66 years. Dearly loved Mum of Ben and James.

Forever in our hearts

Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Rosemary Askew, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Breast Cancer Foundation NZ would be appreciated, and may be made online at breastcancerfoundation.org.nz. The memorial service for Rosie will be held at Oaklands, corner Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, on January 23, at 10.30am.


Published by The Press on Jan. 3, 2026.

Memories and Condolences
for Rosemary ASKEW

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11 Entries

Helen Fergusson

January 8, 2026

Rosie was such a wonderful workmate - so helpful, kind, fun, generous with her knowledge and time - and always with a smile on her face. A joy to work with for me (and many others) around her, and a one-of-a-kind who will always be remembered.

Robyn MacFarlane

January 8, 2026

So sorry to hear of Rosie´s passing. Knew her from badminton playing days and she always had a smile to share.

Lisa Wakefield

January 7, 2026

I am completely heartbroken and still in shock over Rosie´s passing. I had the privilege of working with her while at FH which soon became a great friendship. Rosie was a truly a caring and supportive person.

I will miss you Rosie and you will be always remembered with so much love and respect. xx

My thoughts are with your family during this incredibly painful time.

Annette Wilson

January 5, 2026

I will miss you my friend

The Farrall family

January 3, 2026

Ben and James
So sorry for your loss. I knew your mum through scouts and then about 12years ago we met again as she was a good friend to my cousin. We have had many times together and called ourselves the Three Musketeers. I will miss her smile and her caring nature. She will be so missed.

Ruth Lythgoe Davies

January 3, 2026

My sincere condolences, Michael, Judy and Jenny on your loss.

Lorraine Hogan

January 3, 2026

Farewell my dear friend, I have soo many fond memories of our times together, will miss you soo much. Sincere condolences to James and Ben xx RIP Dear friend

Maxine & Kevin Burt

January 3, 2026

To Ben and James
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your lovely Mum. She was a very kind person and we remember with fondness those summer holidays spent with your family.
Maxine and Kevin

Gavin Askew

January 3, 2026

To Rosie
We had 30 wonderful years together with lots of amazing moments.
Two amazing young men that have given us both some happy and very special memories, who I will try and support to the best of my ability during this difficult time and the days,months ahead.
Even though we weren't together you were thought of and talked about often
Gavin A.

Michelle Toomey

January 3, 2026

Dearest Ben and James. Sending you lots of love and hugs. She is a treasured friend and will be missed by many. One of life's greatest people. Love Michelle xx

January 7, 2026

Goodbye, my darling little sister. Thank you for the fun and memories. I will so miss you, Jenny.

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Memorial Events
for Rosemary ASKEW

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.

Funeral services provided by:

Lamb & Hayward Westpark Chapel & Memorial Garden

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