Carmel Frances Ridden

On December 20, 2025, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Banbury Park Care Centre, aged 75 years.  Dearly loved partner of Robin (Rob, Mac), treasured mother and mother-in-law of Darren and Kay, Rachael and Tony (Ranger), Melanie and Jeremy, and loved step-mum to Tanya, and the late Karen, adored Nana of Olivia, and Matt; Hunter, Alizee, Tessa, and Ruby; Taylor, and Siena.

                                      “Forever in our hearts”

Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Carmel Ridden, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Christchurch Kidney Society would be appreciated, and may be made online at christchurchkidneysociety.co.nz/donate. A service to celebrate Carmel’s life will be held at Oaklands, corner Halswell Junction Road and Wigram Roads, on Saturday, December 27, at 10.30am, private cremation to follow.