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Rachel Maree SIMPSON

1971 - 2025

BORN

1971

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Betts Funeral Services Limited

33 North Street

Timaru, Canterbury

Rachel SIMPSON Obituary

27.05.1971 - 13.03.2025

Peacefully at South Canterbury Hospice, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Dearly loved daughter of the late Don and Bernadette, adored sister and sister-in-law of Donette, and the late George, Debbie and Peter, John and Di, Janine and Gavin, Craig and Gina, and Nicola and Jim. Treasured Aunty of Lisette, Oliver and Phoebe, Erin, Nicholas and Alex, Ben, Patrick and Lilly, Annabel, Angus and Harriet, Emma, Matthew and Kate, and George and Isla. We will be celebrating her life with a rosary at 5.30pm on Monday, March 17, at Sacred Heart Basilica, Craigie Ave, Timaru, then a Requiem Mass celebrated on Tuesday, March 18, at 1.00pm at Sacred Heart Basilica, Craigie Ave, Timaru. This service can be viewed live at https://betts.co.nz/live-stream/. After the Requiem Mass, the burial will follow at Timaru Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to South Canterbury Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the Mass. Messages sent to the Simpson Family, c/- 19 Braemar Place, Marchwiel, Timaru 7910.


Published by Timaru Herald from Mar. 15 to Mar. 17, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Rachel SIMPSON

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22 Entries

Catherine Ellis

July 29, 2025

So sorry to see you loving sister Rachel passed away Donette.
Thinking of you with love

Nicole Minchington

March 18, 2025

Rachel so saddened to hear the news of u passing.
You were a wonderful kindy teacher to my daughter and so lovely and kind to my family.. will missing seeing u. Thanks for all the good yarns.. rest in love.. hugs and kissers, Nevaeh and Nicole xo

Clare Smolinski

March 18, 2025

A beautiful Rachel at peace. A gentle loving soul. Thinking of you all now and going forward . Rest in Peace Rachel

Liz

March 18, 2025

To the Simpson Family,
Condolences on the passing of your beloved Rachel. May the memories you made give you all comfort in the coming days.
Thinking of you all at this sad & difficult time.
Rest in Love Rachel

Liz Kitto (Fuller)

Lisa Zandbergen (Attewell)

March 17, 2025

To Rachels family - sending love and hugs. I went to school with Rachel and have great memories from that time. Wonderful friend and person. Take care of each other, i am sure you will miss her so much. Thinking of you all.

Michelle

March 17, 2025

Rachel you were and will always be remembered as an amazing person and true friend and I will truly miss you (and our fortnightly coffee dates - we had some good laughs and some deep conversations)
You fought such a courageous battle and never complained, but now it´s time to finally rest in peace.
I will miss you so so much Rach.
Sending all my love to the Simpson whanau.
Michelle

Brendan Scannell

March 16, 2025

Condolences to John and di and all Rachel's siblings on Rachel's passing.i remember many years ago a young Rachel's always smiling and happy,but always had time to talk genuinely interested in everything,even though we where much older.something I will always remember.which she grew into a caring adult.rest in peace Rachel..

G A Hawke

March 15, 2025

Our Deepest condolences to all the Simpson family. You will treasure her memories forever

Cushla O'Connor

March 15, 2025

Dear Gina.
I am sorry for your loss. Look after each other. Now resting in the loving arms of Jesus. Love Cushla

Viv Peebles

March 15, 2025

Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Rachel is at peace now, pain free.
You will all have many wonderful memories of a very strong, brave lady to treasure forever.

Deepest Sympathy.
Viv and Warren Peebles.

Mark Richardt

March 15, 2025

Condolences to the whole family for your loss.

Mark and Joan Richardt

Christine McGregor

March 15, 2025

So sorry to read of the recent loss of Rachel. Our thoughts are with all of the Simpson family at this sad time. Hold on to all of your memories!
Kind regards Christine & Roy McGregor

Triple S

March 15, 2025

Rachel has been part of our chosen family for almost 27years.
She has showed us she was a strong & caring independent woman.
She was always there when we needed support.
We thank you for all the year's of love, support & kindness.
We will miss our family dinners. We will miss you being there with us Anzac Day.
Thank you for being you.
Thank you for letting us be there during your journey.
You showed such courage.
R.I.P Rach
It will forever be ALL GOOD
Love your Triple S Family xxx

Michelle Beckett

March 15, 2025

Deepest sympathies to the Simpson Family.
Rachel was an incredibly strong, hardworking, caring person.
I have been lucky to have her friendship, support & love for almost 27years.
It's time to finally rest in peace after your courageous battle.
It will forever be ALL GOOD

Sonya Cornelius

March 15, 2025

So sorry to hear of this news Simpson family. Thinking of you all. Rachel you will be greatly missed by your family.
Sonya Cornelius

March 17, 2025

27.05.71 - 13.03.25
Adored 'dah-doo' to Albie and Freddie.
You helped shape us into the little people that we are and you will be forever imprinted in our hearts and our everyday. We love you dah-doo.

March 17, 2025

27.05.71 - 13.03.25

��'Rach'��

Most treasured and deeply loved sister and friend of Nic, adored sister-in-law of Jim and cherished Aunty of George and Isla
The most beautiful human we have ever known… ours forever!

March 17, 2025

It is with deep sadness Rachel passed on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Loved sister of John and sister-in-law of Diane. Cherished aunty of Ben and Lori, Patrick and Ruby, Lilly and Jordan, and great-aunty of Piper. You were the most caring, kind-hearted and incredibly strong person and we were so proud to have you in our family. Rest in peace beautiful Rach xx

March 15, 2025

27.5.1971 - 13.3.2025

Best friend, treasured baby sister, and absolute world to Janine, adored sister-in-law and friend to Gav, deeply loved and cherished Aunty of Annabel, Angus and Harriet, and beloved Dahdoo of Albie and Freddie.

You were our everything, and we will hold you deep in our hearts and in the way we live our lives forever.

March 15, 2025

It is with deep sadness Rachel passed on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Loved sister of John and sister-in-law of Diane. Cherished aunty of Ben and Lori, Patrick and Ruby, Lilly and Jordan, and great-aunty of Piper. You were the most caring, kind hearted and incredibly strong person and we were so proud to have you in our family.
Rest in peace beautiful Rach xx

March 15, 2025

27.5.1971 - 13.3.2025

'Rach' most treasured and deeply loved sister and friend of Nic, adored sister-in-law of Jim, and cherished Aunty of George and Isla.
The most beautiful human we have ever known… ours forever!

March 15, 2025

27.05.1971 - 13.03.2025

Adored 'dah-doo' to Albie and Freddie. You helped shape us into the little people that we are and you will be forever imprinted in our hearts and our every day. We love you dah-doo.

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Memorial Events
for Rachel SIMPSON

Mar

17

Rosary

5:30 p.m.

Sacred Heart Basilica

Craigie Ave, Timaru, Canterbury

Mar

18

Funeral Mass

1:00 p.m.

Sacred Heart Basilica

Craigie Ave, Timaru, Canterbury

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Betts Funeral Services Limited

33 North Street PO Box 772, Timaru