Passed away peacefully at Nelson Tasman Hospice on January 8, 2026, aged 65 years. Dearly loved mum of Jhary, loved sister to David (dec) and Jenny and a loved aunty of Amadeus, Duncan and Ellisha, friend to many. A service to celebrate Maria's life will be held at Hope Garden of Remembrance Crematorium Chapel, 95 Clover Road East, Hope, on Tuesday, January 13, commencing at 11.00am, for those unable to attend Maria's service will live-streamed via her tribute page on
www.marsdenhouse.co.nz. Everyone is welcome to the family home 20A Koromiko Avenue, Stoke, from 1.00pm to further share memories and light refreshments. Maria will be resting at home from Saturday, January 10, until her service.

Published by Nelson Mail on Jan. 9, 2026.