In loving memory

So Ying King

Date of death July 1, 2025

Service Details

Wednesday, 9 July 2025

Westpark467 Wairakei Road, Burnside
Christchurch
Canterbury
8053
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Obituary

On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, aged 93 years. Cherished and devoted wife of Arthur for 76 years. Treasured mother and mother-in-law of Audrey and Stephan Foy, William and Lily, Kevin, and Andrea and Lyndon. Much loved Por Por of Lauren and Rafael, Olivia; and warm-hearted Mah Mah of Chanel, Danielle, and Kenny. A dearly loved sister, sister-in-law, and aunty. A special thanks to Dr Eugene Sia and the medical team of Ward A8 at Christchurch Hospital for their exceptional care and kindness. Messages for the family may be sent to: The Family of the late So Ying King, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be made online at www.stjohn.org.nz. A service to celebrate So Ying’s life will be held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Wednesday, July 9, at 10.00am, followed by an interment at Yaldhurst Cemetery.

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