Passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family, on December 20, 2025, aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Wolfram, very much loved mother and mother-in-law of William and Caroline, Alex and Rosemarie (and the late Dorothy), Peter and Jane, Hélène and Andrew Blair, loved and treasured Granny of Nick and Sarah, Andreas; Harry, Jack, Freddie, and George; Rob and Minty, Lloyd, Alexandra and Nathan Lewis, and Great-Granny of Evie, Harriet, Eddie, Barrett, Maddie, and Walker. Heartfelt thanks to all Mum’s beautiful friends who have contributed so richly and kindly to her life.  Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Alison Eschenbach, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The funeral service for Alison will be held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside on Wednesday, December 24, at 1.30pm, followed by a burial at Avonhead Memorial Cemetery.