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BLEE, Pamela Isobel:
It is with deep sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Pam on Monday 9 March 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer; aged 59 years. Cherished and much loved mother of Sam, and Isabella. Dear friend of Matt Moore. Loved daughter of the late Isobel and Bill Blee, loved sister-in-law and aunty to the Moore Family (San Francisco). Adored cousin and fun loving friend to many.
R.I.P. A service to celebrate Pam’s life will be held in the St Mary’s Basilica, 65 Tyne Street, Invercargill on Friday 13 March at 4.00pm, private cremation to follow. You are invited to join the service via livestream at the Avenal Park website obituaries page and clicking on the link on Pam’s profile. Messages to 16 Herbert Street, Gladstone Invercargill 9810.

BLEE, Pamela:
The SIT School of Nursing mourns the loss of our respected colleague, friend, and mentor, Pam. A dedicated and compassionate nurse and educator, Pam made an extraordinary contribution to nursing and to the development of future nurses. Her caring, positive, and empathetic approach inspired and empowered countless students, leaving a legacy that will endure for years to come. Our deepest condolences go to her beautiful children, Sam and Isabella, and to her wider friends and whānau. “Kua hinga te tōtara i te wao nui a Tāne.” A great tōtara has fallen in the forest of Tāne

BROWN, James John (Bill):
Suddenly at home, on Friday 6 March, 2026. Father and Father-in-law of Tessa, and Simon and Karan. Adored Grandad/Granan of Chloe, Jason, Aimee, Emily, James, Olivia, and Ruby. Please contact family for funeral details on [email protected].

PAISH, Johanna Mae:
Passed away on the 10th March 2026 at Southland Hospice. Johanna is now at peace after a long battle with cancer. Dearly loved mother of Shane John-Charles Millan (), Desaray Dawn Millan (), Shane Millan, Rowena Natalie Amelia Ashwell & their partners. Johanna adored being Nannie to Cody, Cheyanne, Jesse, Mykah, Alice & Hunter. Johanna is a loved sister of Annette, Eva-Leanne, Nick & Debbie
and Aunty to her nieces and nephews and their children too. Johanna has been
cremated as she wished. A beautiful loving soul to all who knew her. Rest in Peace Jojo. (* denotes deceased)

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