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GERKEN, Glamis:
On December 23, 2025 peacefully at Oamaru Hospital; in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Allan William Gerken. Dearly loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Sharon and Lee (Weston), Barbara and Howard (Blenheim), Allan and Sandra (Otautau), Gary and Sally (Hakataramea), Vickie (Australia), and loving precious grandmother, great-grandmother and super-gran to all her grandchildren. Loved auntie of her nieces and nephews and best mate of "Penny".
"A courageous show of strength to the end. Now at peace."
A private family service is to be held.

LEONARD, Robyn Kay:
Peacefully in the care of Southland Hospital on Saturday, 27th December 2025. Dearly loved wife of the late Ray. Cherished Mother to her devoted son Josh. Loved and loving sister, sister-in-law and aunt to the Leonard and Patterson families. Messages to the Leonard Family, C/- PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9840

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