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AFFLECK, Janet Margaret QSTJ, QSM:
Passed away in the care of Ribbonwood Country Home, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday February 21, 2026. Dearly loved wife of the late William (Bill), loved mother and mother-in-law of Margaret, Logan and Lyndal, William, the late Grace, Campbell and Mary, loved grandmother of Jessie-Ann, Megan, and Hamish; Olivia, and Scott; Jimmy, and Grace; Great Grandmother of Lillie. The family would like to thank Ribbonwood staff for the love and care shown to Janet. A private service for Janet will be held. Janet will be reunited with Bill at the Charlton Park Cemetery. Messages to 1 Back street, Tapanui 9522

McMILLAN, Julie Anne:
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our beautiful Mum and wife to Corey, on Friday 20 February 2026, aged 61 years. She was the heart of our family — loving, strong, and endlessly generous. Beloved Mum of Sarah, Amy, Nicole, Ben, Cody and Larissa, treasured Nana of Katherine and Aiden, Elliouse, Krystal, Libby, Harper and Maddox , Jackson and Casey and Ashton Newly Great Grand Nana to Bodhi. Loved Daughter of Russell and Charlotte Hamlin, and sister to Clifford, Allison and Glenis and their families.  Thank you for your unconditional love and guidance. We will miss you every day. A private celebration of Julie’s life will be held in accordance with her Wishes.  All who knew and loved her are warmly invited to visit her while she’s resting at home with her Family 37 Oteramika Road 9812.

TE AWHE, Makere Evelyn (Ma):
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Ma in the care of Hospice Southland and surrounded by the love of her whanau on Sunday 22 February 2026; aged 56 years. Much loved partner and soulmate of Greg Hewitt, deeply loved and cherished Mum of Hunter and Ngapera, and Santana and Shanaya, loved Nanny to Ellie and Amaia. Dearly loved and treasured daughter of Andrew* and Lovey, a much loved sister of Robert, Andrew and Rayleen, and Tira, a much loved aunty and friend. Ma will resting at Te Rau Aroha Marae, Bluff until her service, details to be advised.

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