DE ROOY,
Valerie Gwynneth (Val):
Passed away peacefully in Christchurch on December 13, 2021; aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of Fred; and the late Ken McNiven. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Lyndsay; Heather and Ian; Jeanette; Wendy and Martin. Treasured Nana to her 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Loved daughter of the late Stanley and Connie Elphick. Deeply loved sister and friend of Beryl, and loved aunty of Meryl (Queensland).
"I have fought the good fight,
I have finished the race,
I have kept the faith".
2 Timothy 4:7
Val's family would like to sincerely thank the staff at Anthony Wilding Retirement Village and Dr Phil Jacobs for the outstanding care shown to Val. Messages c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. In line with Val's wishes, a private cremation has already taken place. A Memorial Service to celebrate Val's life will be held in the Academy Funeral Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Upper Riccarton, on Friday, December 17, at 1.30pm. Due to Government Covid-19 rules, Vaccine Passes will be required to attend the service.

Published by The Press on Dec. 15, 2021.