Judith EMMS Obituary

Passed peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2024 at Christchurch Hospital after many health battles, now finally at peace. A cherished Mother, Sister, Aunt, Nanna, and Great-Grandma. Eldest daughter of the late Keith and Grace Hewinson. Loved sister of Margaret, Rosalie, and Russell, and her predeceased siblings Phillip, Robert, Norman, Faye, Terry, Jill, Donald and Bill. Adored mother (and best friend and carer) of Anne-Maree and partner Al, David, Andy, Diane and Paul. Devoted Nanna of Kalyb, Brooke, Tayla, Trent, Kasey, Terryn, Ashton. Loved Great-Grandma of Ryder and Leah. Special thanks to the nursing staff in ward 17 at ChCh Hospital for their wonderful care and compassion during her long stay. She will be sadly missed by us all.

May she truly rest in peace.


Messages may be addressed to the family of the late Judith Emms, C/- 19 London St, Richmond, Christchurch 8013. A funeral service to celebrate the life of Judith will be held at the Canterbury Crematorium Chapel, corner of Linwood Avenue and Keighleys Road, on Wednesday, July 3 at 1.00pm.