Heather Jonel Spyve

SPYVE, Heather Jonel:

Passed away peacefully at Bethsaida Retirement Village on 17 March 2026, aged 81 years.

Dearly loved and adored by everyone she shared her love with.

Special thanks to the gorgeous loving team at Bethsaida, words can’t express the thanks for how you cared for Heather.

Messages may be sent to the family c/- Po Box 110, Blenheim 7240.

A celebration of Heather’s life will be held at Sowman’s Mayfield Chapel at 10.00am on Monday, March 23, followed by a private cremation.

Tribute from Toni & Miles Mckenzie – 
Words can’t express how much we miss you, my biggest supporter, we love you so much and miss our catch ups

Tribute from Dem Peterson – 
Sending all my love to you at this time, Nana Heather to us was a life saver, sent to bless us when we need it most, you will be missed, your giltter will forever remain in our lives

Tribute from Michael Toulson –
Heather and I first met each other crewing on Sweet Pea. She was both a guiding and trusted hand once I started flying Sweet Pea many years ago. She was never afraid to give me and earful for forgetting something or not landing where she intended me to land but she always always there offer a helping hand. She bought so many laughs to our adventures out ballooning. I’m sad to have not been able to make it down there today. I went flying today to honor my dear friend.

Balloonist have a prayer for after flight:

The Winds have Welcomed you with softness.
The Sun has blessed you with its warm hands.
You have flown so high and so well
that God has joined you in your laughter
and set you gently back again
into the loving arms of Mother Earth.

Fair winds and safe landings my friend, I hope you found finally found Jesus.

Tribute from Katrina Campbell – 
Dear Andrew, David and Michael,
It was a privilege to attend Aunty Heather’s funeral today. Thank you for arranging the live video stream.
Aunty Heather was never far from my thoughts, and I have and will always remember the fun and laughter we shared together. Especially as a young girl growing up. She taught me to drive when I was 13 but I wasn’t allowed to tell anyone! Spending time with her when she was working in Christchurch was often the highlight of my week. I am so glad I saw her in Blenheim not so long ago. You may also remember that I cared for the 3 of you. Some things are just never forgotten, and Aunty Heather is one person who I will never forget.
Sending my deepest condolences.
Katy from Cairns.

Tribute from Robyn Wyber – 
So sorry to hear of your sad loss. A beautiful caring and loving person. Will always remember my last conversation with her. Was a beautiful service. Sending you all my love xoxo

Tribute from Christine Mackenzie – 
Words are too flimsy to describe this wonderful beacon of Jesus. She is now where she always wanted to be. 2 Corinthians 4.18.