On January 4, 2024, after a short illness, in Christchurch Hospital, aged 83 years. Loved wife of Ted, loved and missed mother and mother-in-law of Sarndra and Gary, and Brenda, and very proud Nana of Timothy, Jason, Clinton, Mandy, Holly, and Kesha. Colleen was also loved and will be missed by her 12 great-grandchildren, siblings, nieces and nephews, and in-laws. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Colleen Ellis, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Memorial Service to celebrate Colleen’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Wednesday, January 10, at 10.00am.