Amanda Philippa Barnes

On Saturday, September 13, 2025, peacefully, surrounded by family, aged 48 years. Much loved daughter of Pip and the late Ray, loved sister and sister-in-law of Andy and Fi, adored aunt of Libby and Curtis, loved niece of Uncle C and Flory (Philippines), loved Mumma of her precious fur babies Daisy and Poppy, loved colleague, and friend to many. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Amanda Barnes, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. Grateful thanks to Dr. Raj Kumar, and the staff at St. George’s Cancer Care, Dr. Kim Chai, the palliative care team, Sweet Louise, and Jenny and the Cancer Society, for their wraparound support and professionalism. In lieu of flowers, donations to Sweet Louise – support for incurable breast cancer, would be appreciated, and may be made online at sweetlouise.org.nz. The funeral service in celebration of Amanda’s life will be held at Oaklands, corner Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads Halswell, on Thursday, September 18, at 2.30pm. Please wear pink.