Elsie passed away peacefully at Rose Court Rest Home on Friday, February 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of the late George, loved mother and mother-in-law of John, the late Martin, Deryn and Lisa. Much loved Nana of Adam and Brooke, and loved sister of Helen. Messages to "Elsie Roder family", c/- PO Box 26051, North Avon, Christchurch 8148. Special thanks to Rose Court and Mere Morris for the wonderful care and support given to Elsie. A celebration of Elsie's life will be held at Canterbury Memorial Gardens Chapel, 447 Linwood Ave (corner of Linwood Ave and Keighleys Rd), on Thursday, February 26 at 1.00pm.
He manawa piharau mō ake tonu atu.

Published by The Press on Feb. 23, 2026.