Passed away peacefully at Lady Wigram Retirement Village on Sunday, August 16, 2026, aged 93 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Jan and Michael, John and Kwan, and Jacqueline and Peter. Loved Nan of Leighton, Jordan, Nicholas, Carmen, Rainbow, and Heath, and their respective partners. Loved sister of Hassanah, Victor, and Glen, and the late Marie, June, and Gay. Loved aunt to her nieces and nephew, and loved friend of her many friends. Many thanks to Eleanor Burke and to the staff at Lady Wigram for all their care and support of Val and her family. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Val Congdon, c/- PO Box 39001. Christchurch 8545. In accordance with Val’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place. A remembrance of Val’s life will be held at a later date.