Passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Bethsaida Retirement Village, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late George for 55 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Paul, Hamish and Nikki, Philip and Vickki, the late Donna, Colin and Jo. Loved 'Mama' to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Messages may be sent to the Martin family at PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240. In lieu of flowers, a donation to St Vincent de Paul Society would be appreciated and can made via
https://donate.svdp.org.nz/sponsor-to The service will be livestreamed and details may be viewed at:
www.sowmans.co.nz/upcoming-funerals A Requiem Mass for Maria will be celebrated at St Mary's Catholic Church, Maxwell Road, Blenheim, at 11.00am, on Tuesday, September 2, followed by interment with George at Omaka Cemetery.

Published by Timaru Herald on Sep. 1, 2025.