On April 24, 2026, at Burwood Hospital with family by her side, aged 87 years. Wife of the late John, mother and mother-in-law of Saskia and Anthony, Richard and Amanda, loved Nan of Isla, William, Emmy, and Josh, sister and sister-in-law of John (deceased), and Wendy, Glenn and Gail (deceased).

                                   Now at peace

Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Paula Stapel, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A private cremation has been held.