Gloria June Lewis (née Huston)

LEWIS, Gloria June (née Huston)
8th November 1937 – 4th August 2025

Passed away peacefully in her 88th year, surrounded by her loving family.
Dearly loved wife of John for 65 years.

Cherished mother of the late Michael & Racquel, and Gail.
Adored grandmother of Liz & Scott, Hamish & Kate, and great-grandmother to Abigail and Nikolai.

Gloria’s kindness, strength, and unwavering love for family will be dearly missed and forever remembered by all her family.

Messages to the family may be sent to 65b Weld Street, Redwoodtown, Blenheim.

In Gloria’s memory, donations to the Cancer Society Blenheim (ac 06-0601-0044826-00) or Alzheimer’s Society Marlborough (02-0600-0112284-00) would be appreciated in lieu of flowers.

A funeral service to celebrate Gloria’s life will be held at St Christopher’s Church, Weld Street, Redwoodtown, on Monday 11th August at 1:30pm, followed by a private cremation. The service will be livestreamed and details may be accessed on https://www.youtube.com/live/uzgNp9JMMAQ

LEWIS, Gloria June (née Huston)
8th November 1937 – 4th August 2025

Eldest of nine children of the late Constance and Oliver Huston.
Passed away peacefully in her 88th year, surrounded by her family.

A much loved and treasured sister of Kathy, Shirley, Alan, Murray, and the late Ken, Jack, Doreen and Graham.

Gloria will be remembered for her warmth, gentle spirit, and the deep love she held for her family.

Tribute from Graeme Powell – 

condolences on Gloria’s passing. A wonderful person.

Tribute from Cassandra Smith –

To John and all of Gloria’s Family,
We were lucky enough to have Gloria and John as neighbours in McKenzie Street.
Gloria was the most gentle, respectful and kind person, who always spoke so lovingly to us about her family and what they were all up to.
A beautiful person, Rest easy x

Tribute from John & Joyce Laing –

Gloria was a very special lady, who was always kind and caring to everyone. Gloria was a wonderful wife and mother and a caring daughter in law to Aunty Wynn. She will be sadly missed by all of us who had the pleasure of knowing her. RIP Gloria

Tribute from Pat Quarles – 

This tribute/message is from Sam Anderson, former Vicar at St Christopher’s Anglican Church.
“Thanks for passing on the sad news of Gloria’s death. She was a lovely, motherly woman with a good heart and Paula and I are saddened, but glad that she moved into Redwood before she died.
Please pass on my condolences to John and say I have fond memories of visits to their place in Mackenzie street, Gloria’s hospitality, her ready smile and genuine warmth.”