In loving memory

Alison Janet Eschenbach Heath

Date of death December 20, 2025

Service Details

Wednesday, 24 December 2025

Westpark467 Wairakei Road, Burnside
Christchurch
Canterbury
8053Get directions

Obituary

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family, on December 20, 2025, aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Wolfram, very much loved mother and mother-in-law of William and Caroline, Alex and Rosemarie (and the late Dorothy), Peter and Jane, Hélène and Andrew Blair, loved and treasured Granny of Nick and Sarah, Andreas; Harry, Jack, Freddie, and George; Rob and Minty, Lloyd, Alexandra and Nathan Lewis, and Great-Granny of Evie, Harriet, Eddie, Barrett, Maddie, and Walker. Heartfelt thanks to all Mum’s beautiful friends who have contributed so richly and kindly to her life. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Alison Eschenbach, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The funeral service for Alison will be held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside on Wednesday, December 24, at 1.30pm, followed by a burial at Avonhead Memorial Cemetery

Guestbook

Dear Family of Sweet Alison You don't need us to tell you what a blessing you have had with a Mother,Wife, Mother in Law, Granny, Great Granny like Alison. You will have counted it a privilege to extend your love and care as she grew less able. We have shared in the blessing of your loved ones kindly and supporting interest in how we're faring along the way. We will be hinking of you tomorrow and hope to watch the service at a later date. Love and thoughts , Derek and Adele
Derek and Adele BirdDecember 22, 2025

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