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Winifred LOACH

Winifred Mary "Win" LOACH

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John Rhind Funeral Directors

13-19 London St

Christchurch, Canterbury

Winifred LOACH Obituary

Passed peacefully, aged 88, on March 6, 2025. Beloved wife and partner-in-crime of Colin for 62 years. Dearest mother and mother-in-law of Pauline and Chris, Steve and Debbie. Adored Nan to Evelyn, Natalie, and Caroline. Treasured eldest sister of Richard, Josephine, Irene, Margaret, Gregory, and Brendan and loved Aunt to all their families. Cherished friend to many more who consider her a mum, aunty, and sister. Special thanks to all who supported Win in her final days especially Dr Janine Close, the staff at Anthony Wilding Hospital and Christchurch Hospital. A friend to everyone, Win had a generous heart and mountains of energy right to the end. Messages may be addressed to 'The late Winifred Loach family' C/- PO Box 26051, North Avon, Christchurch 8148. A requiem mass will be held at the Carmelite Monastery, 52 Halswell Road, Christchurch, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 10.00am. A recital of the rosary will be held at the same location on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 7.00pm .


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Published by The Press on Mar. 8, 2025.

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Frances & Pat Mulvey

March 12, 2025

Our Sympathy to the Loach and Murphy families thinking of you all at this sad time

Brenda Good

March 10, 2025

To Win’s family- so sorry to hear of Win’s passing. Her dedication to her family history was amazing including Colin and Win’s trips back to Ireland to stay where our ancestors lived and still live today. They like us will all miss her stories.
Brenda Good née Murphy

Jill Ryder (Aunt of Tina and Jackie - as requested).

March 10, 2025

Our sincere sympathy to all the family on the loss of Aunty Win. Sorry we can't be with you but certainly thinking of you. Love. Tina and Jackie.

Jocelyn McKay (McNab)

March 10, 2025

Deepest Sympathy to the Loach & Murphy families. A dear cousin to our late mother Teresa McNab (Kerr) RIP Winifred xx

Margaret OReilly

March 9, 2025

Dear Richard,Geraldine and the Murphy and Loach families
We send to you all our love,prayers and thoughts at this very sad time.
May Win now Rest In Peace.
Kindest regards
Brian and Margaret O´Reilly

Colleen Doherty

March 9, 2025

Deepest sympathy to Colin and family..
My late husband, Frank and I knew Win and Colin for many years through Ferrymead Tramway.
Do hope you have sent plenty of wool and croquet needles. Rest in Peace dear Win....happy memories. Colleen Doherty

Jaydean Temperley

March 8, 2025

Sorry to here bout Win.
Colin we all loved her very much

Faye O'Rourke

March 8, 2025

Irene so sorry to hear that you have lost your sister treasure the memories

Francis & Sue Sullivan

March 8, 2025

Win You and Colin were together a great and precious part of our lives We are sad but so thankful for your love your support help and always enjoyable and memorable pop in
visits Love and sympathy to you Colin Pauline Steve and all Wins nearest and dearest over these days of farewell Sue and Francis (cousin)

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