Christchurch, Canterbury
EDWARDS, Barbara Mary: On October 21, 2020, at Christchurch Hospital after a short illness, aged 71 years. Most loved and cherished soulmate and best friend of Maurice, loved and treasured Mum of Cushla and Ian, Kylie and Woody, and Renata, adored Nana of Zachary, Olly, Tommy, and Ryan, and a...
Read MoreI've just found out. Barbara was my dance teacher throughout all my youth, and she made me into a champion, both in dance and in life. Condolences, and a celebration of a terrific life! Thank you for everything!
Anastasia Y.
February 17, 2025 | Other
Mauice & family, My thoughts are with you at this time. Such a loss to ballroom dancers in New Zealand.
Helen James
October 28, 2020 | Wanaka, OTAGO
Dear Maurice and family, Please accept our warmest condolences, we are deeply sorry for your loss. Our hearts are saddened to learn of Barbara's passing. She was a wonderful lady and our time with the Edwards Dance Acadamy was amazing. Lynda, Michael & Nicole Percy
October 27, 2020
Maurice and Family
We are very sad to read of the passing of Barbara I thoughts are with you all at this time
Kevin and Debbie Lynn
Kevin Lynn
October 27, 2020 | Christchurch | Friend
Dear Maurice,
I am deeply saddened that Barbara has passed. I will fondly remember meeting you both recently shopping and stopping to reminisce. Barbara was an inspirational woman and will always be with you in your heart.
Warm and comforting hugs
Maureen Bradley.....
Maureen Bradley
October 27, 2020 | Christchurch, CANTERBURY
So sad to hear of Barbara's passing. A wonderful dance teacher with such high standards and was still able to demonstrate beautifully how it should be done. Will be so missed. Love to all the family.
Beverley Graham
October 26, 2020 | Rolleston, CANTERBURY
Dear Maurice and family
We are deeply sorry for your loss. We hold such lovely memories of Barbara teaching Daniel Nikolaison and Melita Elley in particular all those years ago. The Edwards Dance Academy and the elegance of Maurice and Barbara as an amazing couple are standout memories for all of us and the highlight of our lives back then were all the glamorous and exciting competitions. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love from everyone in the Nikolaison and Elley family.
October 26, 2020
Dear Maurice and family
I was so sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. I have great memories of the time I spent teaching at Edwards Studio, and the patience of both you and Barbara with all your pupils - of all ages!My kindest Regards
Jeni Coombes
Jeni Coombes
October 26, 2020 | Geraldine (ex Auckland), CANTERBURY
Dear Maurice and Family, We are thinking of you at this very sad time and remember with fondness the times we spent with Barbara as a Judge at Competitions and Examiner on our Medal Days. Barbara will be sadly missed by all who knew her, especially her family. May she now be at rest.
Robin and Robyn Olley
October 26, 2020