Passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 12th, 2015 surrounded by her family at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 53. Dearly loved wife of Bryan; mother and best friend of Jessica, and Andrew. Daughter of Hilda and the late Enrique. Sister of Elsa, and América and Jim. Aunty of Michael, and Katie. Admired teacher and colleague of many at St Margaret’s College. Yolanda will be greatly missed and she will remain in our hearts forever. Special thanks to the warm and sincere Nurse Maude staff, for their care. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nurse Maude, would be appreciated. Messages to Yolanda’s family c/o PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. A service to celebrate Yolanda’s life will be held in the St Margaret’s College Chapel on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 3pm. Private cremation thereafter.