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Joyce "Lena" RITCHIE

Joyce RITCHIE Obituary

Passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, aged 94 years. Loved daughter of William* and Aggie* of Maitland. Loved sister of Betty*, Jean*, Bert*, John*, Arthur*, Nellie*, Anne*, and Jimmy*. Much loved and cherished aunty, great-aunty, and great-great-aunty of all her nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Lena's life will be held at Southern Funeral Home, Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Tuesday, March 24, at 1.00pm, followed by light refreshments, before leaving for the interment at Charlton Park Cemetery. Livestream link available at www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz Messages to 213 Glendhu Road, RD4, Gore 9774. (* Denotes deceased.)


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Published by Southland Times on Mar. 21, 2026.

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