On Saturday, August 13, 2022, suddenly but peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of Brian for 62 years, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Karen and Dave and their family, Philip and the late Melissa, loved sister of the late Keith, loved sister-in-law of Mary and Mike, the late Janet and families, loved aunt to her nieces and nephews.
A special thanks to the staff at St John Ambulance for their care. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Hazel Purchas, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John would be appreciated and may be made online at https://www.stjohn.org.nz/support-us/donate/. A Celebration of Hazel’s life will be held in our Rangiora Chapel, Wai-mana, 92 Kippenberger Avenue, Rangiora, on Monday, August 22, at 2.30pm. Thanks for all the wonderful years.