Peacefully, on March 11, 2024, in Christchurch, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Eric, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Bruce and Chris, Murray and Adele, Liz and Ian, Michael and Linda, Warren and Claire. Proud Grandma of Kirsten, Jono, Matt, Emma, Charlotte, and Isabella, and a loved great-grandmother. A loved sister, sister-in-law and aunty. Messages may be addressed to ‘The family of the late Barbara Sparks, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545’. A funeral service will be held at Oaklands Chapel, corner Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, on Monday, March 18, at 2.30pm, followed by a private cremation.