Cécile Marie Paule Suzanne Viel Upton

On Thursday, July 16, 2026, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, in her 93rd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Lloyd. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Anne and Stephen, Marc and Isabelle, and Benoît and Rachel. Cherished grandmother of her 11 grandchildren, and her great-grandson. In lieu of flowers, donations to the New Zealand Memorial Museum Trust – Le Quesnoy would be appreciated and may be made via bank transfer to 03-1509-0097188-00. Please use Cécile’s name as reference. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Cécile Upton, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545.

Rest in peace

A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Gregory’s Catholic Church, 26 Cotswold Avenue, Bishopdale, on Wednesday, July 22, at 11:00am, followed by interment at Avonhead Memorial Cemetery.