On April 16, 2026, aged 90 years, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by family. Dearly loved wife of the late Ray, loved Mum of Sheree and John, Gary and Lynley, and Leanne and Wayne, and treasured grandmother of all her grandchildren and her great-grandchild. In lieu of flowers, and in memory of Rona, donations to St John would be appreciated and may be made online at stjohn.org.nz. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Rona Marks, PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A celebration of Rona’s life will be held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Wednesday, April 22, at 2.00pm, private cremation thereafter.