Ngaire Beryl Valk (née Thomson)
It is with great sadness, we announce the sudden passing of Ngaire, on Monday 5th May 2025. Aged 71 years.
Dearly loved partner of Murray Bishell. Loved Wife of Graham (dec). Loved Mother, Mother-in-Law and Nana of Jeffrey, Frith, George, Edward and James; Matthew, Anna, Anais, Louis; Sarah, Darren and Emma Clifford. Loved Nana Ngaire to Scott, Rachel & Alex; Simon, Sara, Lauchlan and Cameron Bishell. Special Sister, Sister-in-Law and Aunt.
A Special ‘Thank You’ to the kind and caring staff at Wellington Hospital ICU,
and Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter.
Messages to 487 Middle Renwick Road, RD1, Blenheim 7271 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz.
In lieu of flowers a donation to Marlborough Hospice Trust (Account No. 03 1369 0365207 00) or Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust (Account No. 03 1354 0462100 00) Ref. Valk would be appreciated or may be made at the service. A celebration of Ngaire’s life will be held at the Church of the Nativity, Alfred Street, Blenheim on
Tuesday 13 May at 1.30pm followed by private cremation.
The service will be live streamed and can be viewed on the Cloudy Bay Funeral Services website.
CLOUDY BAY FUNERAL SERVICES BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z.
Service Details
Church of the Nativity
Alfred Street
Blenheim
Tuesday 13 May 2025
1.30pm
From - Steph
To Jeff, Matt, Sarah, Linda and Geoff and Family my heartfelt condolences for your terrible loss.
I am keeping you all in my thoughts and sending my love... Steph.
From - Karen Higgins
My condolences for all families. Ngaire was a school friend back in our early days
From - Kaye and Euan Dickson
We were so shocked and saddened to hear of Ngaire’s sudden passing.
Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time
From - Gail and Nigel Silcock
To Jeff, Matt, Sarah and extended family our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.
From The Silcock Family
From - Kelly
Very shocked and saddened to hear of Ngaire's sudden passing. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Ngaire at ASB,
many laughs had and won't ever forget how happy she was meeting Murray a long time after Graham's passing.
You were full of fun and laughter that's for sure x
Condolences to Murray and family for the sad loss.
RIP Ngaire xx
From - Allan Newman and Rosemary Wells
We were so sad to hear of Ngaire's passing, and want you to know that we are thinking of you all as you navigate
your grief. Our sincere condolences to everyone.
From - Pam & Bruce McLean
Sending our very deepest sympathy. Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time
From - Lee Anne Rose
It is with great shock and sadness that we hear about the tragic and sudden loss of your beloved Ngaire.
Always a pleasure to do her nails, we had lovely chats about all sorts of things of which I will never forget.
This tragedy is incomprehensible. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Vaughan and Lee-Anne Rose.
From - Denise Capill
Sending you all my thoughts and love xxx
From - Allan Newman and Rosemary Wells
Murray and the extended Valk Family. Allan and I were so saddened to see Ngaire had passed.
Our sincere condolences as you navigate your grief over the coming weeks and months.
Apologies but we are unable to attend Ngaire's service on Tuesday.
From - Patrick and Susan Pascoe
To Murray and Families, so sorry to hear of your sudden loss. We are thinking of you all at this very sad time and sorry we can't be with you at the service as we are overseas
From - Tom and Cheryl Elliott
We are so sad for your sudden loss, thinking of you and your family x
From - Nick Shipston
All our love and support to Murray at this difficult time.
Love the Shipstons
From - Don and Louise Galbraith
To all the family sorry we couldn't be with you at the funeral but watched the live stream.
Well done to all who paid verbal tributes to a special lady. She will be so missed by you all.
From - Kerrie, Bill and Ella Hodgson
Sending our love and condolences to you all at this time of loss of Ngaire.
May all the fond memories of times and adventures shared bring you comfort.
The Wanaka Show retail therapy and wine debriefs of the day will be upheld.
