Sadly, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, September 19, 2025, aged 71 years. Loved wife of Derek Rid, loving mum of Greig and Briony, Karen and Sam, grandmother of Nadia, and Billy, loved sister of Jenny and Bryan, Bruce and Brenda, stepmother of Andrew and Amy Rid. A special thankyou to the staff at Christchurch Hospital and the Matai Ward at Bupa Parklands, for their care and compassion, and the love they have shown to Sandy. In lieu of flowers donations to Alzheimers New Zealand in memory of Sandy would be greatly appreciated, and can be made online at
alzheimers.org.nz/get-involved/ Messages may be addressed to "The Hill Family" c/- PO Box 26051, North Avon, Christchurch 8148. Sandy loved bright colours, at her request please wear colourful clothing. A service to celebrate Sandy's life will be held at the John Rhind Chapel, entry from London and Whitmore Streets, Richmond, Christchurch, on Monday, September 29, at 1.00pm.

Published by The Press on Sep. 24, 2025.