Andrew Lyness’ heartbreaking tribute to wife Christine at funeral

A husband who lost his wife in a crash involving an allegedly stolen car has delivered a touching tribute at her funeral, as family members described the pain of knowing she was no longer with them.

The funeral of beloved Maryborough wife and mother Christine Lyness, who died in a car crash involving an alleged stolen car.

The life of a beloved nurse and mother killed in a crash allegedly involving a stolen car has been celebrated at a funeral in Hervey Bay.

Christine Lyness was killed on her way to work on Easter Sunday when the car she was travelling in had a head-on collision.

A 25-year-old Morayfield man has since been charged in regard to crash.

On Friday, a funeral service was held at Fraser Coast Crematorium and Bayside Memorial Gardens for Christine.

During her funeral service, her husband Andrew spoke about his beloved wife, saying he had met her online close to the end of her university studies.

Andrew Lyness paying tribute to his beloved wife Christine.

They spent hours chatting online before meeting.

The two married on Horn Island and later welcomed two children.

He said neighbours always commented on the happy noises coming from the home the family shared.

In 2023, they had moved to Hervey Bay to be close to Andrew’s family and Christine had loved her new home, Andrew said.

Christine had landed a full-time job at Ozcare and they had moved into a new home that they designed together.

Beloved wife and mother Christine Lyness.

They had planned to see Andrew’s family down south, to visit her family in the Philippines and travel to Japan so she could see the cherry blossoms she loved so much.

He said the family would still take those trips, in Christine’s memory.

Andrew said he had never experienced the depth of love and devotion that he had received from Christine.

“Goodbye, my angel,” he said.

The funeral of beloved wife and mother Christine Lyness.

Video messages from Christine’s family in the Philippines were also shared with those gathered.

“Hopefully your soul is at peace,” one family member said.

Andrew Lyness said his wife Christine, with whom he shared two children, had loved life and loved her family and friends dearly before she was killed in a car crash.

“I will never forget your kindness, you helped me in so many things.

“It is very painful to think that you are not here anymore.”

Another family member said she knew Christine would always be there to protect and guide them.

A montage of photos in memory of Christine’s life was then shared with mourners.