Passed peacefully at Parklands Hospital, on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, surrounded with love, aged 95 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Barbara Wendelken, Christine Mander, Janet and Steve Betts (WA), and David and Jo Vines (Tasmania); dearly loved Nana of Kim and Ed O’Keefe (WA), Natalia Mander, Nick Mander, Cameron Wendelken, Jane and Dan Winter, Wyon Vines (WA), and Ben Vines (WA); beloved great-Nana of Jade, Lee, Seth, Phebe, Finn, Rose, Quinn, Cooper, Lewis, and Abi.

Farewell our “Kiwi Matriarch”.

A special thank you to the carers in Matai Wing at Parklands for their love and respect for May. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late May Vines, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. At May’s request, a private cremation has taken place, and family and friends will be gathering at a later date, to celebrate May’s life.