On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, after a hard-fought battle, in Christchurch ICU, aged 49 years. Dearly loved and cherished wife of Kris, adored and proud mother and mother-in-law of Brett and Sophie, loved daughter of Carole, loved sister of Tracy, Chris, and Gareth, loved daughter-in-law of Lorraine (deceased) and David, and Rex and Trudy, loved sister-in-law, aunty, cousin and friend. “God needed an angel, so he called upon you. Your wings were ready, but our hearts were not.” Messages can be left on Leanne’s tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz.
A Service to celebrate Leanne’s life will be held in the Hokitika Boys’ Brigade Hall, 290 Hampden Street on Wednesday, June 18, commencing at 1.30pm followed by cremation here on the Coast at the Westland Crematorium. For friends and family wishing to pay their respects, Leanne will be at the Riverside Chapel, Thompson’s Funeral Directors, 88 Gibson Quay on Monday. The family would love for you to wear Leanne’s favourite colour purple to the service. Any serving firefighters attending, please be in undressed uniform. PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE FOR FUNERAL SERVICE.
Leanne Cathrine Holland
June 11, 2025
Broken hearted for that knew her and loved her 💜
My condolences to you all at this sad time 💐❤️
Sending our love to you all 😥🌻
Rest in peace Leanne, sending much love to all the family.🥰🥰🥰
Beyond devastated for Kris, Brett, Carole, Tracy, Chris and Gareth. Daph was such a warm hearted, generous person. So many memories growing up together in Kowhitirangi
Our condolences to you and your family Kris Remember that memories can never be taken away from you.
Extremely saddened to hear about the passing of this lovely, charming and kind natured lady who worked in our local supermarket. Her lovely smile will be missed. Louise and Lez Morgan xxx
So saddened reading this. Far too young. Our heartfelt sympathy to you Kris and all the family. Thinking of you and sending you the biggest hug. RIP Leanne
Such sad news ,Leannes smile lit up a room ,thoughts are with you all at this sad time 💜
Will never forget the antenatal class we had together, how green you went with the birthing video, we had such a laugh.
I will miss your smile and “Hello”.
From our whanau to you we send our love and condolences. Take care whanau and fly high Leanne.
So sorry to hear of your passing Leanne. You were way, way .too young. My thoughts and love are with you Chris and family at this time.
Our deepest condolences Kris Brett and extended family.
Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.
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Deepest sympathy to all who knew and loved Leeane. An absolutely gorgeous human. She will be sadly missed.
Daph you we’re full of kindness and fun. I have lots of memories of the good times we had at school. I will miss you.
Love and sympathy to all her family x
Our thoughts are with you all.
To Kris and family we were devastated to read of Leannes passing. Such a bubbly and cheerful person. Our condolences to you and your family at this difficult time.
Arohanui
Sue and Bryce Bousfield
So very saddened to hear of Leanne’s passing, may she rest in peace.
Our sincerest and heartfelt condolences to you all, at this very sad, and difficult time. x
I’m so sorry to hear this. Thinking of you Kris and family at this devastating time x Rest in Peace Leanne.
OMG. Darling Kris . My love to you Brett and family. Your devestation will be beyond words. Such a lovely lady taken far too soon. My heart felt condolence to you all. Love Roni
Deepest condolences to Leeannes family, esp Carole, Trace, Gareth and Chris and Corey. A much loved daughter and sister gone too soon. RIP 💜💜
So devistating to hear this news. Leanne was a wonderful manager and friend to me. Always a kind supporter and brilliant mentor. She was pivotal in me gaining residence in New Zealand and made the 2 years we worked together so much fun. she will be so dearly missed. Be at peace lovely Leanne 💖🙏🫂🦋🎉
Oh grief I am broken hearted to read this very sad news. I met Leanne at the medical centre when she had broken her arm – just a school girl and there was just something very special about her. I have always enjoyed running into her and so pleased I caught up with her when I was down whitebaiting. Chris there is nothing I can say to ease your grief except send my sincere sympathy to you all at the loss of such a very very special treasure.
Donna
Totally devastated to hear this news. Heartfelt love and sympathy to Kris,Brett, Sophie who Leanne had told me about,Tracy,Carole, Gareth and Chris. A beautiful soul with an awesome smile that will be missed alwaysxxx
Such a long battle, ending so tragically. Taken way too soon.
Thinking of Kris and all Leannes family at this devastating time.
RIP Leanne x 🙏
Heartfelt condolences to Kris , Brett and all of Leannes family. Leanne left her imprint on a lot of lives and will be greatly missed . Much love at this sad time .
Condolences to you Kris and family. So sorry for your loss. Leanne will be so missed. Taken too soon. Rest easy Leanne.
We are so very sorry for your loss. Leanne was such a lovely , cheerful person. A huge loss to everyone who knew her. Rest in peace. Condolences to Kris and all the family.
So incredibly sorry for your loss Kris, Brett and Leannes family. Sending our love.
RIP Leanne
Sincere condolences to you for the loss of your much loved Leanne.
Thoughts are with you Kris, Brett and extended family
Your neighbours for15 years
Deb and Johnny Englefield
Deepest deepest sympathy Kris and Brett. Such a shock. Sending love.
Kris we are so very sorry to learn of Leanne’s passing. Such a shock. Our condolences to you all at this time.
So shocked to hear this devastating news for Kris, Carol and families. Our very sincere condolences go out to you in your sad time.
Leanne alway said hello when you seen her. We are so going to miss seeing her face at NW.💔xx
Kris and Family, I am so sorry for you loss, Leanne will be so missed, many laughs in the deli with her and chats when I bumped into her when home.
Thinking of you all.
So very sorry Kris, Brett and family to hear of Leanne illness and passing.
Such a lovely lady with huge smile and energy. Our hearts are with you.💜.
Kris and family,so very sad for you all. Big hugs from Lyn and Erl Robinson Kumara Junction
So sorry to hear this news, my prayers and thoughts are with the whole family. Rip Leanne, you were always smiling 😊
Kris and Brett and families so very sorry to hear about Leanne’s passing, she was a real treasure always such a big welcome when we went to hoki, she will be sorely missed by so many, such a bright light wherever she went , thinking of you all with love
Thinking of you Kris and family.
So sad for your loss Kris and Brett And families. And Carol all the way from the UK Gone too soon. The bible shows she is Sound asleep. Dead to the world out of harms way. In No pain Isaiah 26:19 She is now a resident in the ground. But that once the owner of the earth cleans this earth up. ( psalms. 37:10,11,29) He will awaken Leanne to the real life
My thoughts are with you at this time My time goes along way back with Leanne. Since she was 7 years old
Trina Diedrichs
Kris, Brett and family — saddened to hear of Leanne’s passing. An awesome person taken far too soon. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Kris, Brett and family.
So sorry for your loss.
Thinking of you all at this sad and difficult time.
So sad. RIP . Condolences to extended family .
Oh Kris, this is heartbreaking news, my sincere love and condolences to you and your family. Thinking of you at this very sad time. Vicky B
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Shocked to hear the passing of Leanne. Worked with her many years ago.
Thinking of you Kris at such a difficult time.
I was devastated to hear this sad news. I knew Leanne well through her childhood years in Kowhitirangi. Always happy and as an adult always greeted you with a smile. A welcoming smile that will be sadly missed by many at NW. Sincere condolences to Kris, Tracey, Carol and all of her family. Taken way too soon. RIP Leanne. You were a true treasure.
So very sorry to hear of Leanne’s passing my thoughts are with you and your family please accept my deepest condolences
I’m so sad to see this. Leanne always had a bright smile and a chat when I came home. Much love to Kris and family x
I was deeply shocked and saddened to hear this news. Hearftfelt condolences to Kris, Brett and family. A lovely lady taken too soon.
Kris and family, devastated to hear of Leanne’s passing. Our thoughts are with you all. x
Kris, Brett and family, our hearts go out to you during this incredibly difficult time. Leanne was such a warm, joyful person – always so friendly and kind. We are holding you all in our thoughts and sending much love x
Deepest sympathy to you Kris and family 💜💜
Great memories from primary school days at Kowhitirangi. Thinking of all Leanne’s family and friends at this difficult time.
So saddened to hear of Leanne’s passing. With our sincere condolences Kris, Brett, Carole and family. Always lovely to see her in NW. x
Our deepest condolences to Kris and Brett and Leanne’s family
John Rea and Michelle
Kris and family, we are sending an abundance of love and strength during this heartbreaking time.
Kris and families, so sorry to hear of Leanne’s passing a good lady gone to soon. Will miss her help she always gave at NW. Our condolences.
Kris, Brett and family we are all beyond devastated to hear of Leanne’s passing. Sending you all loads of love at this tragic, surreal time. ❤️
Maria, Robo and family
Deepest sympathy in your sad loss my thoughts and prayers are with you. She will be greatly missed
So saddened to hear the passing of Leanne, my sincere condolences to Kris and family at this incredibly sad time x
So very very sad to hear of Leanne’s passing. Such a lovely lady taken way too soon. Our sincere sympathy to Kris, Brett & extended family. RIP Leanne.
This is such sad news. Leanne was such a warm, lovely person. Sending much love to Kris, Brett & family as well as her friends. Rest in peace & love Leanne.
So sad to hear your news of a great person which l have alot of fond memories of thinking of you all
Kris, Brett & family so sorry to hear of Leanne’s passing. Taken far too young.
Treasure your memories & thinking of you all at this difficult time.
May she rest in eternal peace
Shocked and saddened to hear of the loss of Leanne. Condolences to Kris and family. She will be missed by many.
Such heartbreaking news, my thoughts go out to all her family and friends at this sad time, RIP Leanne xo
Kris,Brett, Sophie, Carole, Tracy ,Kris Gareth and families are hearts break with the sad news of Leanne passing. Her smile laugh, chats and her support with all us R.I.P Leanne fly high
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So sorry to hear about Leanne. Our thoughts are with you at this time Kris, Brett and families
So sorry to hear of Leanne passing, our deepest sympathy to Kris, Brett and family, our thoughts are with you at this very sad time. 💔
So sad to hear about Leanne,,such a beautiful woman. This will be such a hard time for her dear family. We have very fond memories of Her growing up. Thinking of you Chris.
Sending all our love to you, Brett and Kris. There are no words that can ease the pain of Leanne’s loss. Just gutted for you all.
So shocked to hear this sad news. Thinking of you all as you navigate this new reality. Leanne was such a ray of sunshine at New World & was often the first person to welcome you in. She always made me feel happy to be there.
Condolences Kris and family, very very sad to hear of Leanne’s passing. Fly High Leanne x
So very sorry to read of Leanne’s passing. To Leanne’s family please accept my sincerest condolences, especially Kris and Corale. My memories of Leanne go back to when Leanne worked for me in the sandwich bar, may Leanne rest in peace.
Ron Hibbs Tuatapere
Kris Brett and family so sorry to hear of your loss
Our thoughts are with you all at this time
Be assured this community will support you ,love you and look after you. take care
Ron , Jan , Laura and Gerald Heward
Kris and family so very sorry for your loss of Leanne.
Kris and whanau my heart breaks for you all. Sending hugs for you all at this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss Kris, Brett and extended family.
Leanne was always happy to say hello and have a chat whenever I ran into her.
We’ll be thinking of you during this sad time.
RIP Leanne ❤️
Condolences Kris and family at this sad time.
Such sad news ,Leannes smile lit up a room ,thoughts are with you all at this sad time 💜
Kris, Brett and families, so shocked and saddened to hear this news, Leanne will be sorely missed in our community, she was always helpful, always smiling, a genuine lovely woman, Sincere condolences to you all at this very hard time, Del, Wang, Shantelle and Emma
Eternal rest Leanne 💜💜💜
So sorry to learn of Leanne’s passing.
Our sincere condolences to Kris and family on your loss at this sad and difficult time.
Taken far too soon.
RIP Leanne.💜💜
So sorry to hear this devestating news. Condolences to Kris and Brett and thoughts are with you during this very sad time.
Devastating news , taken way to soon , sincere condolences Kris & Brett .
We are shocked to hear this very sad news. Leanne always greeted us with a smile and a kind ‘hello’. We are going to miss her terribly. Condolences to Kris, Brett and the family. A wonderful soul gone too soon! RIP Leanne.
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Some sun’s never set KRIS AND FAMILY when you lose someone you love like LEANNE it’s hard to bear the sorrow.And it takes such strength and courage just to try and face tomorrow.But may each happy memory be a guiding light to you and the Warm concern of others be of the greatest comfort too.MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU,GUIDE YOU AND PROTECT YOU THROUGH THE YEARS AHEAD.
Kris and all your family, We would like to extend our deepest sympathy in the very sad loss of Leanne. Always enjoyed the contact with Leanne at n. w. such a lovely and friendly lady. Taken way too soon.
So very sad to hear of Leannes passing. Sincere condolences to Kris and family. Our thoughts are with you all. 💜 💜
So shocked and saddened to hear of Leannes passing, just way too young. To Kris and family our love and condolences over your loss, words rather fail me at this news. Always a happy bright spark to have around. Our kids enjoyed working with you at NW, you were so supportive, Our thoughts are with you all. Rest easy Leanne, Delia and Gary Gibbens and family
We are devastated and saddened to hear of Leanne’s passing, Our thoughts are with you Kris, Brett and Family. Sincere Sympathy from Russell and Kay
Dear Kris, Brett, Carole and families, our thoughts and deepest sympathy is with you all.
Heartbroken to hear this horrible news. I have very fond memories of our friendship through primary and high school. My thoughts are with you and your family during this incredibly difficult time x
Dear Kris thinking of you at this. sad time May Leanne Rest in Peace
Please be in touch if I may support you and your family in any way
Dear Kris and Brett, deeply saddened to hear of Leanne’s passing, our thoughts are with you both.
I have fond memories of Leanne from High School and around you and her in the fire brigade.
Leanne Holland – you were such a special person. Always with a ready smile. Our badminton community are deeply saddened. As you know Leanne has been involved in badminton for many years, as a club player, West Coast Representative player and as a badminton mum. She will be sadly missed. Our thoughts go out to you Kris and Brett and Leanne’s extended family.
Sorry to hear of Leanne’s passing. Condolences to Kris and family. Members West Coast Firefighters Gold Star Association
Stu and I have been reminiscing about the fun times we had with Leanne on and off the badminton court. She used to play mixed doubles with Stu. And I fondly remember her watching Brett and Holly take out the Open Mixed Doubles title as underdogs, and winning. Leanne cried tears of joy. She was so proud! In the supermarket she always had a ready smile. She would ask after Holly and Alex and I after Brett. Gone way to early. Rest in peace Leanne, you will not be forgotten. Love to you all.
So sorry,shocked to hear of Leanne’s passing.
My thoughts are with you Kris and family at this very sad time.
Leanne was always smiling & I was greeted in the produce department everytime I went in there, such a beautiful young lady taken too soon. My thoughts are with you at this sad time Kris & family, fly high Leanne RIP 🙏
Kris and Brett, we were so very sad to hear of Leanne’s passing. Our love and thoughts are with you both. Jo, Tesa and Jesse
Oh Kris and Families. So sad to read that Leanne has passed my condolences go out to you. Big big hugs to you all ❤️
To Kris & Brett & family
So sad to hear of Leanne’s passing will miss her smiles when in nw
Wishing you peace to bring you comfort,courage face the days ahead & loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Kris and Brett we are so sorry to hear of the very sad passing of your dear Leanne, our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family at this difficult time,
Our Deepest Sympathies
Wendy and Chris Roberts
Leanne was always smiling & I was greeted in the produce department everytime I went in there, such a beautiful young lady taken too soon. My thoughts are with you at this sad time Kris & family, fly high Leanne RIP 🙏
We are incredibly sad to hear of Leanne’s passing, many thoughts with her family – we will miss being greeted by her genuine happiness and sparkle
Tracey Carole and Kris and familySo very sorry to hear of Leannes passing. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Ross and Raewyn Taylor. Kowhitirangi ex residents.
Sorry to hear of Leanne’s passing. My thoughts are with you Kris and family at this very sad time.
Condolences Kris, Carole and the whole family and friends! Can’t imagine your sadness at this time. Leanne was a beautiful soul with time for all that needed it! So sad rest in peace Daph😢
Big hugs to you Kris, Brett and family. We are deeply saddened by Leanne’s passing and know that she will be sorely missed by many within our community, especially at NW. Our love and thoughts are with you all. ❤️
Leanne was always smiling & I was greeted in the produce department everytime I went in there, such a beautiful young lady taken too soon. My thoughts are with you at this sad time Kris & family, fly high Leanne RIP 🙏
Oh Kris, so sad to hear of Leanne’s passing, my heart breaks for you. Thinking of you, Brett and family at this incredibly difficult time 💜
Ohh Kris, We are so heartbroken for you and your family. Nothing we say will take your sadness and grief away but the memories you hold will be with you forever. Please know we are sending our deepest condolences.
Vaughan and Charissa
Kris, I am sorry for yours and your family’s loss. My deepest condolences to you all at this sad time. May Leanne rest in peace.
Very sad to hear of Leanne’s passing. My memories are full of primary school and early high school adventures with her. Her imagination and sense of fun was huge and contagious. The last time I saw her she was dancing and laughing – that’s how l’ll remember her.
Condolences and very best wishes to her loved ones.
Hi kris and fam sorry to learn about leannes passing Coldolences to you kris and your boy and very best wishes for her loved ones
Thinking of you at this very sad time.
My deepest sympathy to you Kris and all the family ❤️❤️
Reading all these messages and seeing how much she was loved by everyone….So so sad. Rest well Leanne you will be missed so much. Love to all the family 💜
Manera family send there love to Chris and Brett and family at this very sad time Leanne was taken way too soon she will be missed by everyone xx
Leanne, you fought such a hard fight and now it’s time to rest… we will always remember your happy smiles and hello’s when we saw you at NW when we came back to Hoki. Our thoughts and love are with Kris, Brett, your family and friends. Rest in Peace xxx
Deepest condolences to the family, will miss that beautiful smile. Love to you all.
To Leanne’s family our sincere condolences, remember her well in growing up out in the Valley and more recently at New World, Ross has fond memories working with her, rest in peace Leanne.
Rose and Matthew Fairmaid.
So very sad to learn of Leanne’s passing
Our deepest sympathy to Carol Tracey and family
Having read the many comments above Leanne was a much loved and very special lady
Rest in peace Leanne
Incredibly sad to hear this. Thinking of you Kris and family.
So sorry to hear about Leanne
I worked with her in produce for many years we had so many laughs and fun.. Thinking of you Kris, Brett and family at this time..
Rest in peace Leanne💜
We’re heartbroken for you and your family, Kris. Thinking of you over this sad time.
Kris, Brett and family, so sorry to hear of the passing of Leanne. Thinking of you all.
Condolences to Kris , Brett and family, I didn’t know Leanne she sounds like she was a very special lady to all her knew her, thinking of you all at this sad time from Chris, mum of Justin and Shannon Bone Kris used to babysit Justin when I went back to work at Seaview.
I have so many great memories of all the laughs we had working together in our Filling Station days at the Southland, and that you always had time for a chat with that beaming smiling of yours every time. we have run into each other since. Such a bright light.
Chris your kindness you have shown us in our saddest times now our hearts goes
out to you, Brett and family in yours.
Our deepest sympathy Kris, Brett and family on this extremely sad news. Our thoughts are with you all at this time. Arohanui.
This is such sad news. Leanne was such a warm, friendly person.
Hold onto all your precious memories of happy times spent together ❤️ Sending our deepest condolences to Kris, Brett & family, and her friends. Rest in peace & love Leanne 🌻
Kris, Brett and Extended Family. Totally devastated and very sad to hear of Leanne’s passing.A lovely lady taken far to soon. Heartfelt love and Sympathy to you all at this difficult time. Treasure your happy memories.
The saddest news, Leanne you always had a smile for everyone. So many fun memories working together at the filling station.
I will miss our catch ups at the supermarket, taken too early
may you now be at rest
My thoughts are with you Kris and Brett and all Leanne’s family it this very sad time.
Thinking of you all at this very sad time, Leanne such a beautiful person condolences to all the family and friends .
Sending my condolences to Kris, Brett and all Leanne’s family. Such a genuinely lovely lady with a beautiful smile. Such sad, sad news. Arohanui x
Kris,Brett and all Leanne’s family. What terribly sad news this is. Deepest sympathy to you all. Leanne was the brightest soul with the most wonderful smile. Hold your precious memories tightly to yourselves, they are so precious and will last forever.
Leanne you were such a bright bubbly kind natured person with the best smile . Will miss you so much, always loved bumping into you at New World when back on the coast and have fond memories of our school days. Deepest sympathy and love to all your family at this sad time xx 💜💜
How heart breaking for everyone in Leannes life, a beautiful soul taken way too soon. Thinking of you all and sending my Love and Condolences to the Holland and Burnett family x
A wonderful woman, gone too soon. So sorry for your loss.