Peacefully at the Croft Rest Home on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in her 94th year, surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved wife of the late Ian, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Pauline, Mary and David, Alan and Maxine, Ngaire, Colin and Sandy. Cherished nana of Clayton, Angelique, Michelle, Darren, Shane, Sharleen, Adrian, Johanna and great-nana of Mitchell, Alyssa, Kayla, Liam, Libby, Brooklyn, Kayson, Rhiannon, Indy, Paige, Dalton, Oscar, and Emily. Special thanks to Margaret Wilson Rest Home and the Croft for their wonderful care of Rita. At Rita's request, a private service has been held. Messages c/- Hight family, PO Box 772, Timaru 7940.

Published by Timaru Herald on Mar. 15, 2025.