Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, on January 15, 2026, in her 80th year. Beloved wife and best friend of Allan, cherished mother of Martyn, Anne, and Brent, treasured mother-in-law, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Loved sister of Joachim, and Wendy, and sister-in-law of Shona. Heartfelt thanks to the nurses at Christchurch Hospital Ward 19 for their compassion and care. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Hildegard Grant c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Cancer Society NZ would be appreciated and may be made online at cancer.org.nz. The funeral service for Hildegard will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 130 Burwood Road, on Monday, January 19, at 1.00pm. Private burial to follow.