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Alma DAVIS Obituary

DAVIS, Alma Mary:
On Friday, April 21, 2023, after a short illness and a courageous battle, at South Canterbury Hospice with loving family at her side. Dearly loved wife of Alister. Loved mum and mother-in-law of Sharolyn and Lenard Smythe (Timaru), and Carl Rathbone and Jess Mountford (Australia). Loved step-mother of Linda and Pete Knowles, Rebecca Davis and Michael Cant. Cherished Nana of Flynn, and Lucy Smythe; River, and Bowie Rathbone; Bradley and Casey, and Callum Sim. Treasured great-grandmother of Colton, and Isla Sim. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Alan Win (deceased), David and Wendy Win, Philip and Ana Win, Stephanie McHaffie, Lorraine and David Doyle, Valerie and Murray Biggs, Brian and Gaynor Davis. Loved aunty to all her neices and nephews. Special friend of Karline, Bonnie, Fraser, Noeline and Nev, Jason and Kelly, and so many more. A service to celebrate Alma's life will be held at Aoraki Funeral Services Chapel Waimate, 11 John Street, Waimate, on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to SC Hospice would be greatly appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the Davis Family, c/- Aoraki Funeral Services, PO Box 4091, Highfield, Timaru 7942.


Published by Timaru Herald from Apr. 24 to Apr. 26, 2023.

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Linda Petersen

April 27, 2023

To all who had the privilege to have met this special person, I am deeply sorry for your loss.
She was such a genuine and gentle soul who bought joy to many, including her K9 companions.

Alistair, my heart goes out to you.
Love from Linda and Andy in Vancouver xx

Brenda Healey

April 27, 2023

Deepest sympathy to all of Alma's family. Alma was always a happy go lucky girl. Always smiling. Be at peace Alma with your loved ones gone before. This is such a sad time for all.

Corrina Petersen

April 26, 2023

Alister , I am so sorry and sadden that your lovely Alma has passed away , what an incredibly sad time for you and everyone who was lucky enough to have known her ,including myself ,I will always smile as I think of her at camp with the dogs .BQ s and camp chats and the joy she and yourself bought to my mum and dads life. May all the friendships and love around you help you through Alister.

Sandra and Mervyn

April 26, 2023

Alma you will always be in our hearts.
Thank you for all the lovely times we spent together camping.
All our love Sandra and Mervyn . God speed

Debbie and family

April 26, 2023

To all of Alma´s family and dearest friends. Alma will be truly missed by everyone that had the honour of knowing her. A lady with the biggest heart, warmest of hugs, incredible strength and positive outlook no matter what. Her love and sense of humour will always be remembered, Rest In Peace Alma.

Elaine Verzandvoort

April 25, 2023

To Alister and family, we would like to express our sincere condolences to you all. We are saddened that Alma wasn't given the time she wanted to do the things she wanted to do. She was a beautiful lady inside and out and will never ever be forgotten
Elaine & Paul Verzandvoort.

Hilton and Judith Rathbone

April 25, 2023

To Alister,Sharolyn,Carl & Families, Sincere condolences in the loss of Alma. In loving memory of a wonderful & caring person. We will love you and miss you always.

Janice Wilkins(nee Berry)

April 24, 2023

Alister,Sharolyn and Carl and family .And extended family, Sincere condolences ,you have all lost a very dear family member and i have lost a great friend of many years.Such a shame as Alma was looking forward to so much in the years ahead she told me on Tuesday.She has passed away much too soon, She will be remembered as a lovely lady ,and we had some great camping times together

Heather Murdoch, Kerry and Melissa.

April 24, 2023

Thinking of Alister, Sharolyn, Carl and families as you venture on in life without this beautiful lady. Alma was a caring, genuine and loyal friend of mine since childhood and it seems unreal she is no longer with us. Rest in Peace without pain and suffering.

John Mountford

April 24, 2023

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Karline Falconar (nee Stevenson)

April 24, 2023

to Alister, Sharolyn Carl and families
My heartfelt best wishes to you.Alma's passing has left a large gap in our lives

Jennifer Mountford

April 24, 2023

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Jess Mountford

April 24, 2023

Gone much too soon, but never forgotten. Our loving memories of you will live on with us all. Rest in peace Alma. Love Jess and the boys. xox

Lisa Butler

April 24, 2023

To Alister, Sharolyn, Carl and families

Thinking of you all at this sad time. I met up with Alma at this year's Relay For Life, it was so lovely to see her. I will always have that memory. Alma was a wonderful person and loved by everyone that knew her.

Lisa and Adam Butler (nee Gillon)

Christine Waaka

April 24, 2023

Sincere Condolences to alister carl sharolyn and familys alma you gave so much and touched so many lives thankyou for being my friend fly high keep smiling until we meet again my friend love christine

Janice stringer

April 24, 2023

So sorry for your loss Sharolyn and Carl taken to soon love to you both

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