Peacefully on 18th September 2022 in Tauranga aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife of Colin. Much loved Mum of Jeremy and Natalie and mother-in-law of Richard and Fern. Much loved Nana of Rylee, Paige, Mackenzie and Harvey. A private family service for Christine will be held on Friday 23rd September followed by a cremation. A memorial service will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers Christine wished for donations to be made to Waipuna Hospice. Communications to the Birchall family c/- Hope Family Funerals, 4 Keenan Road, Pyes Pa, Tauranga 3173.