Grace Rose Tripe
It is with incredible sadness that we announce the passing of Grace, aged 24 years, on Thursday the 24th of April in the Nurse Maude Hospice, Merivale, Christchurch. A beautiful daughter to Vanessa and Jason, adored twin sister to Jack, a cherished granddaughter and a much-loved niece and cousin. A special thank you to the kind and caring staff at the Hospice. Donations would be greatly appreciated to the Nurse Maude Association, bank account: 02-0865-0057217-003 or can be made at the funeral service.
“You fought until the end, rest in peace our beautiful girl”
Messages to Cloudy Bay Funeral Services c/- PO Box 9 Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz.
A funeral service for Grace will be held on Saturday 3rd May 2025 at 12 noon at the Pernod Ricard Winery Function Centre, State Highway 1, Riverlands followed by interment at Fairhall cemetery.
For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed and can be viewed on our website.
CLOUDY BAY FUNERAL SERVICES BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z.
Service Details
Pernod Ricard Winery Function Centre
State Highway 1
Riverlands
Blenheim
Saturday 3 May 2025
12 noon
From - Hannah van Lith (Davies)
Grace & I went to Rangi together and we boarded together for a time. I know you all know this already, but gosh she was an absolutely gorgeous soul who was so kind to everyone she met. I’m so sorry for your loss, may she rest in peace.
From - Evelyn and Gavin McLean
Our thoughts and condolences go out to you and your son Jack at this heartbreaking news.
May you find strength in each other and from family and friends love and support.
From - Rebecca Walsh
Rest in Peace Grace ❤️
From - Wyatt Leslie
Dear Jason, Vanessa, and all who loved Grace,
We’re so sorry for your loss. Grace’s beautiful light will always shine bright in the night sky.
She’s at peace now, safe in the Lord’s care and with Nana Jean by her side.
Thinking of you all with love,
Wyatt, Ashley, Isabelle and Abigail.
From - Jill Bugler and Alan Hill
Dear Jason, Vanessa and family, Our hearts go out for you all at this sad time. We send you our deepest condolences along with our whanau, Graham and Sara, and Steven, Michael, and Debbie. Rest in Peace Grace.
From - Patrick and Gaye Murphy
Jason and Vanessa,
We are so sorry for your family and for Grace.
In your grief, may you find some small comfort that your lovely daughter is at rest.
Pat and Gaye
From - Margaret & Alan Western
Vanessa, Jason & Jack. Our hearts go out to you at this incredibly difficult time. We were deeply saddened to hear the heart breaking news about the loss of your beautiful daughter, Grace. Our thoughts and love are with you, and we hope that the precious memories of happy times together will hold you close to her and bring you comfort in the days ahead. May these cherished moments help you feel her presence, even as you grieve her passing.
With love and deepest sympathy.
Margaret & Alan
From - Jacquie Bugler
Our thoughts and condolences are with you all at this time Jason, Vanessa & Jack
From the team at AME (Auto & Marine)
From - Stephanie Barnett
Dear Vanessa, Jason and Jack,
While DP at Rangi I had the privilege of watching Grace grow into such a beautiful, caring and talented young woman. My heart goes out to you at your devastating loss and I thank you for the opportunity to know Grace.
Arohanui
Stephanie
From - Sarah Warner
Vanessa, Jason and Jack, I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Grace.
Many years have passed since seeing Grace but I will always remember her as being so kind hearted with a beautiful soul. Sending you all my deepest condolences, you are all in my thoughts at this difficult time.
Rest in Peace Grace
From - CATHERINE BISHOP
So sorry to read of Grace's passing. I am in shock and know how deeply sad everyone will be feeling. Looking after Grace and Jack was always a pleasure. What waste of a beautiful young woman she turned out to be.
Please except my deepest love.
From - A Nurse
An incredibly sad passing of a strong, beautiful, and resilient girl. Sincere condolences to the Tripe family, who all demonstrated immense strength in a profoundly tragic circumstance.
