Barbara BUCHOLS Obituary

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at The Bellevue Care Suites, aged 96 years. Loved daughter of the late Jessie Annetta Hanrahan and the late Francis Burkett Kelk (Buck). Loved sister and sister-in-law of Catherine and Alistair Fowke. Loved Aunt of Justin and Ali, Megan and Jase, Bridget, and Anna and Will. Loved great-aunt of Oliver, Henry, Jemima, Oscar, Coco, Cooper, Indie, Arlo and Archie. A special thank you to the staff, caregivers, and Sonia at The Bellevue for their exceptional love and care. Messages may be addressed to 'The late Barbara Buchols family' C/- PO Box 26051, North Avon, Christchurch 8148. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Andrews Community Church, 85 Marine Drive, Diamond Harbour, on Thursday, February 26 at 10.30am, followed by a private burial.