On Monday, September 1, 2025, peacefully, with her husband at her side, aged 75 years. Much loved wife of John, loved sister and sister-in-law of Richard and Bepsy, Scott and Catherine (deceased), and Diane, aunt to Owen, and Galen, Benjamin and Nikki, Meg and Daniel, and Renee. In lieu of flowers, donations to Christchurch City Mission would be appreciated and may be made online at citymission.org.nz.  Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Melissa Shoaf, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A memorial service will be held at All Souls Anglican Church, 30 Church Lane, Merivale, on September 21, at 2.00pm.