Death Notices
Death

RYAN, Josephine Mary (Josie) (formerly O’Regan, nee Gallagher)

Passed away at home, with family by her side, on 14 May 2023. Wife of the late Terry O’Regan and Jack Ryan, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Charmayne, Yvonne (deceased), Erin, Tony and Kathryn, Joanne, Kathy and Meerten, Marie (deceased), Rosie and Peter, and Paddy. Loved by her 16 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Loved sister of Catherine and the late Patricia. Aunty to her nieces and nephews. Much loved stepmother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother to all of Jack Ryan’s family. A service to celebrate Josie’s life will be held at the St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 152 Stokes Valley Road, Stokes Valley on Friday 19 May 2023 at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, donations to Te Omanga Hospice Lower Hutt would be much appreciated for their great care and help in Mum’s last days.