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Karalyn Maree (nee Darling) REID

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Aoraki Funeral Services - Timaru

160 Mountainview Road

Timaru, Canterbury

Karalyn REID Obituary

Karalyn passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, April 11, 2026, aged 61. Much loved wife, best friend and soulmate of Steve; dearly loved mother of Samantha, and Maria. Purple Nana to James, Grace, and Sophie. Daughter of David and the late Valda Darling; sister of Andrew, and Simon; sister-in-law, auntie and friend to many. A celebration of Karalyn's life will be held at Aoraki Funeral Services Chapel, 160 Mountain View Road, Timaru, on Thursday, April 16 at 11.00am. A livestream of the service is available, please email [email protected] or call 03 6862148. Messages to: the Reid Family, C/- PO Box 4091, Highfield, Timaru 7942.

Yes, we are fully confident, and we would rather be away from these earthly bodies, for then we will be at home with the Lord.
2 Corinthians 5:8 NLT
Published by Timaru Herald on Apr. 13, 2026.

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Rae Conway

Yesterday

Promoted into the Glory of Our Lord Jesus we are assured of being together again in His presence to rejoice and worship with Lord the One who you adored
Well done Karalyn ! You were a 1" great and faithful servant "

Joan Richardt

April 14, 2026

Condolences to your families greaving at this times, both Mark and I worked with Karalyn and she always had a smile on her face and was a friend to many.

Janis Ferguson

April 13, 2026

So sad to hear of Karalyns passing. She was a strong, beautiful Woman of God and now is with her loving Saviour.
Love & prayers Steve, family and her precious grandchildren.
Thinking of you all at this sad time. xx

Barry Sweeney

April 13, 2026

So Sorry to hear of your loss Steve. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Take care. Barry and Maree Sweeney.

Janice Sergison

April 13, 2026

Beautiful friend and prayer minister.

Jeanette Goss

April 13, 2026

Fond memories of a beautiful soul,who loved her lord ,her family and her church,creative,kind ,generous.a real homemaker.a lovingother and nana,a precious friend whose love and fellowship we will always treasure ,now in the joy of the lord ,amen...deepest sympathy to all who grieve her passing, especially Steve and the girls and family

Margaret Gould

April 13, 2026

Deepest sympthy, Steve my thorts are with you at this sad time

Marie & Richard Lyon

April 13, 2026

Richard and I were so shocked to read of Karalyns death and wish to extend our deepest sympathy to you Steve, Samantha and Maria over your sad loss.
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Marie & Richard Lyon

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160 Mountainview Road, Timaru 7910