After a long battle on Tuesday November 8^th, 2022, died peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, with her husband by her side, aged 69 years. The most beautiful soul and loving wife of Roger, loving mother and mother-in-law of Jayne and Marcus Pablecheque, and Adam Nicolson. Beloved grandmother of Lucas and Layla Pablecheque. Daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Gutberlet, sister and sister-in-law of Paul and Cathy Gutberlet, and Michele and Steve Pipe.  The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Christchurch Hospital Dialysis Ward for their love and care of Joanne. Messages may addressed to The Family of the late Joanne Nicolson, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545.  A Celebration of Joanne’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Wednesday, November 16, at 10.00am, private burial thereafter.