Passed away peacefully at Allen Bryant Resthome, Hokitika on December 26, 2025, aged 94. Beloved mum of Basil, Stuart, and the late Diane, treasured grandmother of James, Steph, Jess, Morgan, Brogan, and Ben, a dearly loved great-grandmother, cherished daughter of the late Thomas and Elsie, a much loved sister, sister-in-law and friend. Messages may be left on Elva’s tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz
Heartfelt thanks to the staff of Allen Bryant Lifecare for their support and care. In accordance with Elva’s wishes, a private service has been held.
Elva May Wyness (nee Cron)
December 26, 2025
Sorry to hear of Elva’s passing. Elva was such a lovely lady. Loved all the local sports on a Saturday. Rest in love Elva. Sending my deepest condolences to all Elva’s family.
So sorry for your loss. Elva was a special friend of Mums. Actually they shared the same birthday. Rest in Peace lovely lady.
So sorry to hear of the loss of you mother and grandma. Thinking of you all at this time💕
Deepest condolences Basil,Stuart and Families. Elva was such a beautiful Lady our great neighbour and friend who was loved and adored by all. R.I.P. Elva Fly high Heavens waiting for you ❤️❤️
So sorry to hear of Elvas passing. My thoughts are with all Elvas family.
Elva was a wonderful neighbour in Jollie St , and later always enjoyed a chat on the MOW delivery.
Lovely kind beautiful soul. RIP Elva x🙏
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Basil and Stuart we were saddened to learn of Elva’s passing she was a lovely lady
So sorry to read this news of such a beautiful lady
Elva always loved a joke
Rest in peace Elva on your next journey you deserve it xx
Thinking of you all at this time while you celebrate 94years of Elvas life amazing age xx
Oh so sad, she will be remembered by many, our condolences to Basil and Stu and families. 😘
A lovely lady. So sorry to hear this sad news Stu and family
To all the Wyness family ,our thoughts are with you all ,
Sincere sympathy .
RIP Elva.
She was a great friend to my Mum and loved a good laugh.
My thoughts are with you all.
Condolences to Wyness Family, Your Mum was a special Lady.
My condolences to all the family.
She was an awesome lady.
Such a beautiful person RIP Condolences to her family x
Stu, Basil and families, this is such sad news. Our families been in each other’s lives forever, since HH days and ever since.
Elva is the bravest, strongest, most hard working woman I’ve ever known.
Elva was there for me in my darkest hours, showing up on the doorstep with her amazing (famous) pikelets. A cup of tea will sort you out!
RIP my friend. You will be missed but never forgotten
Aroha from the Curtis family to yours
Condolences to Basil and family on the loss of your Mum.
Sincere condolences to Basil, Stu and families on you loss of Elva.
A lovely lady.
RIP Elva.🌹🌹
Deepest condolences Basil, Stu and families.
Thinking of you all.
RIP Elva🌹
A dedicated rugby supporter.
Many a great nights were had with Elva and Val on the piano at Hampden Street.
Basil, Stu and families, please accept my deepest sympathy at the sad loss of your Mum. Have many treasured memories of Elva, growing up in Hari Hari as neighbours. She was such a lovely lady and I always enjoyed having a chat to her when I lived in Hokitika. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Very sad news loved having a chat with Elva at Saturday netball – condolences Basil, Stu & family – RIP Elva 🌷💕
Sorry for your loss Basil and Stu. Great memories in Hari Hari growing up
So sad to read of Elva’s passing. A lovely lady and friend to many. Deepest sympathy to the Family in these sad times. Regards Les and Ngaire Ellis
Sincere condolences to all the family
Elva was such a vivacious lady..
RIP
Much love
Valda Ford
Sympathy to all Elva’s family and special friends. She was a amazing women, very brave, very kind, loved her rugby and music, and a joke. RIP Elva.
Condolences Basil,Stuart and families Rest in Peace Elva.
Sad to hear of the passing of Elva. Thinking of you all at this sad time. She was a lovely woman. RIP Elva.
Our condolences to you and your families, Basil and Stu, very sad to hear of Elva’s passing. She was a wonderful lady, always ready for a chat, and our family have great memories of Elva in Hari Hari, and of your Dad Ivan, from sawmilling days.
Heartfelt condolences to Basil, Stu and families.
Rest in Peace Elva 🩷
Deepest Condolences to Basil,Stu and families.Elva was a special lady.RIP Elva
RIP Darling lady, you deserve your rest. An amazing strong lady who was there for everyone. Thinking of Bas and Stu. Your Mum is at peace now.
So sorry to hear the passing of your mum Stu.
She was such a gentle lady and always happy watching the kids at sports and a good catchup.
My condolences to Elva’s family.
What a lovely person she was. Rest in Peace Elva.
Basil, Stuart and Wyness family so sorry to learn of Elva’s passing