On August 15, 2024, peacefully with family by her side, aged 98 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Michael, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Liam and Mandy, Peter (deceased), Kerry and Christine, Brigid and Jurgen, Moira and Kath, Deirdre and Thomas, Claire and Robert, treasured grandmother of her 18 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff at Kauri Lodge and Nazareth Care. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Laura Ryan, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. Flowers respectfully declined. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated in Nazareth House Chapel, 220 Brougham Street, on Tuesday, August 20 at 11.30am, followed by burial at the Avonhead Memorial Cemetery.