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Wilma WOLFREYS

2026 · Canterbury

Died 3 August 2026Posted 6 August 2026

Peacefully, surrounded by family, at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, on Monday, August 3, 2026. Aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Arthur. Cherished Mum and mother-in-law of Lynda and Steve James, Lester and Emily, Colin and Leonie, and Joanne. Treasured Nan of Becs and Quentin, Mel and Jeremy, Lisa, and Daniel: Hannah and Shane, Jack and Poppy, Tess, Meg, and Hugo; Lewis, Caleb and Danielle, and Sam; and Finn. Adored great-Nan of Jacob, Khye, Natalia, and Shaelii; Griffin; Willow, and Eden. Loved sister of Fay McQuarters, and the late Ian and Fay McQuarters. A special thank you to the Ashburton Hospital support workers, Elizabeth Street Day Care and the caring staff of Radius Millstream for their care of Wilma.

Messages to the Wolfreys family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.

A Memorial Service to celebrate Wilma's life will be held at the Baring Square Methodist Church, Baring Square East, Ashburton on Friday, August 7, commencing at 2.00pm.

Arranged by Paterson's Funeral Services

Funeral service

Baring Square Methodist Church

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