18 Feb 2026, 15:34IM Communications
In Loving Memory: Krista Willis
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Krista Willis. Krista, the wife of Pastor Andrew Willis, who pastors the Banbridge & Larne district of churches, passed away in the early hours of Sunday morning, 15th February.
Despite being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer a number of years ago, Krista remained stable until recently, when tests showed signs of aggressive, widespread growth.
For Krista, Banbridge and Northern Ireland was home, not only since 2019 when her and Andrew moved to the Banbridge / Larne district, but previously also, as her father, Pastor Alan Hodges, was the Irish Mission President from 1988 to 2001.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Andrew, Alan, Thelma, David, and their family.
Open Home
For those wishing to show their support to the family, the family home will be open for guests from 4-8pm Saturday 21st February, or by arrangement only outside of this time. Home address: email contact@adventist.ie for family address or text Irish Mission office mobile on: +353 85 848 5922.
Funeral Service Details
The funeral service will take place on Thursday 26th February, 11.30am at Banbridge Seventh- day Adventist Church (9 Newry Road, Banbridge, BT32 3HF).
Following the committal in the Banbridge new cemetery, refreshments will be served at the Belmont Hotel, Banbridge.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Krista Willis. Krista, the wife of Pastor Andrew Willis, who pastors the Banbridge & Larne district of churches, passed away in the early hours of Sunday morning, 15th February.
Despite being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer a number of years ago, Krista remained stable until recently, when tests showed signs of aggressive, widespread growth.
For Krista, Banbridge and Northern Ireland was home, not only since 2019 when her and Andrew moved to the Banbridge / Larne district, but previously also, as her father, Pastor Alan Hodges, was the Irish Mission President from 1988 to 2001.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Andrew, Alan, Thelma, David, and their family.
Open Home
For those wishing to show their support to the family, the family home will be open for guests from 4-8pm Saturday 21st February, or by arrangement only outside of this time. Home address: email contact@adventist.ie for family address or text Irish Mission office mobile on: +353 85 848 5922.
Funeral Service Details
The funeral service will take place on Thursday 26th February, 11.30am at Banbridge Seventh- day Adventist Church (9 Newry Road, Banbridge, BT32 3HF).
Following the committal in the Banbridge new cemetery, refreshments will be served at the Belmont Hotel, Banbridge.
