At Timaru Hospital on 26 May 2025, surrounded by her family, aged 81. Dearly loved wife of the late Robert (Bob) for 57 years, much loved mother and mother-in-law of David and Andrea (Wellington), Malvin and Cathy (Perth), Karyn and Hamish Waters (Timaru), Adele Calteaux (Nelson), adored Nana of Tim and Jono; Melissa and Daren; Matt, Chon and Josh McCullough; Emily, Lauryn and Jason; loved great Nana of Jesiah, William, Archer, and Hunter.

Thank you to the amazing staff at the AT&R Ward, Timaru Hospital for their care and compassion.

A celebration of Kath’s life will be held at Betts Funeral Services, 33 North Street, Timaru on Wednesday, 4th June, at 1.00pm, followed by interment at the Timaru Cemetery.

Messages to the Rayner family c/- P O Box 772, Timaru 7940.