On October 15, 2025, Liz passed peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospital Care in Christchurch, surrounded by family, after a determined and courageous journey battling cancer, aged 60.  Dearly loved wife of Adrian, devoted Mum to Anna, and Andrew, and sister to Edith, Elaine, and William. Liz spent 26 years dedicated to her various roles at the University of Canterbury where she was a mentor, role model, support, and friend to others through her strength, positive attitude, and resilience. She was also an inspiration and a dear friend to many. Special thanks to the Cancer Society, Breast Cancer New Zealand, and staff at St Georges Hospital, Christchurch Public Hospital, and Nurse Maude.

Liz will be sadly missed but as she always said, we will all continue to “remember to smile”

Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Liz Sawyer, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. Donations to Cancer Society NZ would be appreciated and may be made online at cancer.org.nz. The service in celebration of Liz’s wonderful life will be held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Thursday, October 23, at 10.00am, followed by interment at Yaldhurst Cemetery.