Following a very short illness, Audrey passed away peacefully holding Max’s hand and surrounded by her family, on Sunday, September 28, 2025, in the comfort of her home in the Care Centre at Summerset Wigram, 15 days short of her 94th birthday. Audrey was the beloved wife of Max Blomquist, and the late Keith Styles. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law to Kevin and Lisa Styles, Catherine and the late Roy Stevenson, Graeme and Shelley Styles. Respected stepmother to Diana Blomquist, Maxine Blomquist, Angela and Michael Johnston, Annette and Noel Heffernan, and Lisa Blomquist. Much loved Gran and Audrey to her 20 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Loving sister and sister-in-law to the late Dawn and the late Eddie Webb, Averil and the late Brian Musson, Pat and Bill Allnut, and aunty to her many nieces, nephews, and their families. The family would like to thank Cheryl and all the wonderful team in the Care Centre at Summerset, for the wonderful care given to Audrey during the last 20 months, especially the love and empathy shown to both Audrey, Max, and their families in the last 20 days. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Audrey Blomquist, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance would be appreciated, and may be made online at stjohn.org.nz. The memorial service for Audrey will be held at Oaklands, corner Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, on Saturday, October 4, at 2.30pm.