In loving memory

Kayla Louise Stokes

Date of death October 10, 2025

Service Details

Friday, 17 October 2025

Oaklands500 Wigram Road
Christchurch
Canterbury
8025Get directions

Obituary

STOKES, Kayla Louise: Unexpectedly, on October 10, 2025, aged 29 years. Unconditionally loved mother of Axel, Karsha, and Felix, adored and devoted daughter of Karl and Tracy, loved sister of Selena, and Brodie, loved and cherished partner of Matt Altenburg, and his daughter Evelyn. Loved aunty and cousin. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Kayla Stokes, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A celebration of Kayla’s life will be held at Oaklands, corner Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, on Friday, October 17, at 2.30pm.

Guestbook

Rest in paradise, beautiful girl. I’m Sorry we never got to meet and have our hot drink. All my love, Emily from ashburton. 🩷
Emily DodgeOctober 16, 2025
I am sorry I couldn't be there in person Tracy. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time. Sending you prayers and strength to get you through the tough times.
Kathryn FraserOctober 16, 2025
A beautiful service rest in peace Kayla
John and Betty DunneOctober 16, 2025
Words can't explain how much inspiration you gave others, Iknow we never got to meet but the time we snapchated one another u became my online friend, u always spoke highly of your family beautiful service u will be deeply missed R.I.P. beautiful girl, Adiva from Ashburton
AdivaOctober 19, 2025

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