Georgina May Van Wichen

Also known as "Gina"

20 May 193931 March 2025

VAN WICHEN, Georgina May (Gina) - With broken hearts our Family would like to advise of the passing of Gina in Dunedin Hospital on Tuesday 31st March 2025. In her 86th year. Loved and cherished Mother and Mother-in-law of Ruby Briede, Noel and Anna, Justin and Jude, Kim and Tina. Loved Oma of Kane, Shawn, Mike, Nelia. Emily, Maddy, and Corrie. Loved Great Oma of Matai, Drew, Keita, Alec, William, Justin, and Lesley. Hazel, Cora, and Ander. Sister of Florence. A loved Aunty of all her nephews and nieces. 
“Gina is now walking the golden streets of Heaven”
A service to celebrate Gina’s life will be held in the Lindisfarne Methodist Church Chapel on Tuesday 8th April 2025 at 1pm. Messages can be sent to “Van Wichen Family”, PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840 or on Gina’s tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/gina

Tributes

SIT sends our heartfelt condolences to GIna's family. GIna was a very valued staff member within SIT's Arts Faculty for many years and was very well respected by her students and colleagues.

Amanda Whitaker

Peter and Robyn Belton send with love to Gina's dear ones, our heartfelt condolences.. We remember with gratitude, Gina's spirit; her generosity and kindness. We remember also her very real talents not only as an artist but as a communicator. She was, and remains for us still, a bright star. Our love to you all, Peter and Robyn.

Peter Belton

Gina was an incredibly inspirational Art Teacher and person. Her kindness, passion, and creativity brought out the best in every student. She not only taught us techniques but also helped us see the world through an artistic lens. Her support and encouragement made a lasting impact, and she will always be remembered as a mentor, friend, and true inspiration.

Tony

Gina was an incredibly inspirational Art Teacher and person. Her kindness, passion, and creativity brought out the best in every student. She not only taught us techniques but also helped us see the world through an artistic lens. Her support and encouragement made a lasting impact, and she will always be remembered as a mentor and true inspiration.

Tony Stewart

Mum I loved you more than I knew and I know you are in heaven.

Noel van Wichen

Ruby so sorry to read of your moms passing deepest sympathy to the family Cathy ullling née sanders qtown

Catherine culling
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