Judith Vera Bruce

Bruce, Judith Vera. On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, peacefully with family by her side at Bupa Parkstone Care Home; aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of Ray for 65 years, a much loved mother and mother-in-law of Sharron and the late David Parsons, Wendy and Mike Glover, Lynne Bruce and Anna Coppen, and Vanessa and Eli. A loving nana of Sarah and Mark, Kyle and Kayla; Abby; James, Carissa and Norrie Lee, and a loving great-nana of Tara, Arly, Rylo; Mackenzie; Tiueti, and Moon. Beloved sister of Pamela, Patricia, Ngaire, and Sandra (all dec). The family would like to acknowledge the wonderful care extended to Judith by the staff at Bupa Parkstone Care Home. In lieu of flowers donations to the Breast Cancer Foundation would be appreciated and can be made online at www.breastcancerfoundation.org.nz/. Messages to the Bruce family c/o PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. A Celebration of Judith’s life will be held in the Academy Funeral Services Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Upper Riccarton, on Friday, October 30, at 2.00pm.