BRIEN, Mary Josephine (nee McBryde). It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 in her 93rd year. Loved daughter of the late Alan and Elsie McBryde. Mother of Josephine and John, mother- in-law to Tim and Kate and grandmother (Yang) to Billy, Zeni and Lily. A service for Mary will be held at Lychgate Funeral Home, 306 Willis Street on Tuesday 10 February 2026 at 11am. Messages to the family can also be sent c/o Lychgate Funerals.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Feb. 7, 2026.