On Sunday, October 5, 2025, peacefully, in her 83rd year, after a short illness. Dearly loved wife of Gerard for 32 years. A much loved sister to her brothers and sisters in Ipoh, Malaysia, sister-in-law to George and Yvonne, and Coby and Rob Staleman. Well loved and respected member of the Catholic community in Hanmer Springs and St Mary's Pro-Cathedral, Manchester Street. A special thanks to staff at Christchurch Hospital and Chatswood Home who cared for Anna in her final weeks. Messages to the family of Anna Hilgeholt, c/- PO Box 26051, North Avon, Christchurch 8148. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Cancer Society via their website. A Requiem Mass for Anna will be celebrated at St Mary's Pro Cathedral, Manchester Street, Christchurch on Friday, October 10 at 1.30pm, followed by a private cremation.
May she rest in peace

Published by The Press from Oct. 8 to Oct. 9, 2025.