Of Hokitika, Emma slipped away quietly in her sleep on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in the company of her family, just short of her 94th birthday. Loved wife of the late Kevin, cherished mother and friend of Kay and Vaughan, David, Rex, Andrew and their partners, adored grandma of Morgan, Alicia, Steph, Timothy, Amy, Susannah, Tessa, Lucas, great grandma of Max, Devon, Karla, Evelyn, Logan, Katrina, Sophie, Wolfie, and Navy, treasured sister of David (UK), and the late Sue, Betty, June, Dorothy, George, and Johnny, adored by all her nieces and nephews, Emma was also a trusted and respected friend and colleague of many. Messages to The Lyes Family, c/- Thompson Funeral Directors, PO Box 131, Hokitika 7842, or can be left on Emma’s tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz. In accordance with Emma’s wishes a private family service has been held.
Charlotte Emma Lyes (nee Reynish)
May 29, 2026
🤗🙏sympathy to all Emmas family and ours too& for Emma is a leader and a teacher in all aspects through generations of time. May her spirit be held as a genuine Pioneer of Westland family. 💕Emma and her forebears. With love & respect
So sorry for you loss kay and Vaughan.
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To all Emma’s family, Emma was a gentle wise woman, she will be missed by many, especially all the family. Thinking of you all as Emma starts her next journey.
Sending all our love to whānau
Such a beautiful lady. Thinking of you all x
Condolences to the family at this very sad time xx she was a lovely lady.
Thinking of you all xxx, a lovely lady lost. Shell be missed xxx
My condolences to you all at this sad time.
Losing a parent/grandparent is never easy, but we hope you find comfort in knowing how delightful Emma was as a person. Treasure those fond memories.
Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Deepest sympathy to you all. Emma was such a lovely person and a fantastic teacher. She will be greatly missed by many ex pupils and their parents. She was a very special lady.
Thinking of you all, May Emma RIP Lovely memories to be cherished
Deepest condolences to Emmas family.
Thinking of you all at the very sad time.
R.I.P Mrs Lyes 🪽🤍
Remembering a lovely neighbor a very kind person RIP
Condolences to you and your family Andy ..cherished memories ,all our love ally, Phil, Thomas , Janine and James Ealam
Sorry for your loss thinking of you all at this sad time
I was so sorry to hear auntie Emma had passed away such a lovely lady . My condolences to you all . RIP Auntie. 🌹
Thinking of you Kay . May your lovely mum rest in peace. She was so well loved and cared for.
Much love to you and all the family. X
Our condolences on the loss of your loved mum, mother, Lyes family, may she rest in peace,,,John and Glenwyn
Sorry for your loss thinking of you all at this sad time
RIP Mrs Lyes, thinking of all the whanau. Kia Kaha
So sorry to hear this sad news. Emma was a teacher of mine many years ago at St Mary’s school. I would often see her out & about in Hokitika & she would always give me a lovely smile.
I will remember her fondly. Sending love to her family and friends.
lyes Family. thoughts are with you with the passing of Emma. Fond memories of Miss Reynish [ first teacher ]
My condolences to Rex and the Lyes family. I remember your Mum as a wonderful kind lady.
Much loved and respected friend of Keith and late Una Hingston of Riwaka. Condolences to Lyes family.
My condolences to all the Lyes family. Emma was a well-respected member of the Reynish family in Hokitika, as are all her children. My regards to you all.
Rona (Thorn) Gooch