In loving memory

Holly Clare Gilshnan

Date of death October 16, 2025

Service Details

Tuesday, 21 October 2025

Oaklands500 Wigram Road
Christchurch
Canterbury
8025
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Obituary

Peacefully at home, on her 30th birthday, October 16, 2025. Dearly loved daughter of Kathy and Kelvyn, much loved sister and sister-in-law of Matthew and Astrid, special grand-daughter of Ted and Kay O’Regan, and John and Lindsay, and a much loved niece and cousin. Heartfelt thanks to those who have contributed to Holly’s care over her 30 precious years. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Holly Gilshnan, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Debra New Zealand would be appreciated, and may be made online debra.org.nz. A celebration of Holly’s life will be held at Oaklands, corner Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, on Tuesday, October 21, at 10.30am, followed by burial at Avonhead Memorial Cemetery.

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