Sister Mary-Ellen McGuinness RSM

On 12 February 2026 at Nazareth House Christchurch, supported by staff, her family and Mercy community. Aged 85 years. Dearly loved member of Nga Whaea Atawhai o Aotearoa, Sisters of Mercy New Zealand, in the 65th year of her religious profession. Dearly loved daughter of the late Frank and Eileen McGuinness (Hari Hari), and loved sister, sister-in-law of Colleen and the late Ben Barry (Sydney), Kevin and Shirley, (Kaiapoi), Tricia (Christchurch) and Brenda and Joe Roland (Brisbane),  Michael McGuinness (dec) and Megan Coates (Auckland). A loved aunt of her nieces and nephews and their extended family.  Special thanks to the Nazareth House staff and Mercy carers. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, 17 February at 11.00am at Nazareth House Chapel, 220 Brougham Street, Christchurch, followed by burial at Waimairi Cemetery, Grahams Road.  Vigil prayers on Monday 16 February at 7pm at Te Manawa Atawhai Catherine McAuley Centre, 21 Peer Street, Upper Riccarton. Kia okioki ia i runga i te rangimarie. May Sr Mary-Ellen rest in peace.