On September 27, 2025, passed away peacefully at home with Dave by her side, aged 73 years. Dearly loved wife, best friend, and soulmate of Dave since first meeting at Jellie Park in 1966. Treasured mother and mother-in-law of Kate and John McMillan, and Kent and Claire Marshall, adored Nanny of Levi, Lola, Benji, Frankie, and Charlie, much loved sister of her four siblings, loved sister-in-law of Dave's 12 siblings, and loved favourite aunty of all her nieces and nephews.

Her strength, courage, and fortitude was admired. Pam will be very sadly missed by us all. We love you to the moon and back.

Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Pam Straker, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A service to celebrate Pam's life will be held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Thursday, October 2, at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation.