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DAVIES, Beverley June (Bev):
Beverley died peacefully at Dunstan Hospital, Clyde, after a heroic battle with a familiar foe, on Monday, January 2, 2023, aged 76 years. Loved wife of Arthur, cherished Mum of Wendy, and Paul, and loved Nana of Sidney, Mark, Mellissa, Brianna, Chelsea, Owen, Ross, Bonnie, Morgan, and Cyrus. Special thank you to Cromwell Medical Centre, Dunedin Oncology, Central Otago Hospice staff, and Dunstan Hospital doctors and nursing staff. A private farewell was held in Cromwell in respect of Bev’s final wishes on January 7, 2023. Donations to the Family Room at Dunstan Hospital.

McARTHUR, James Neil (Neil):
Peacefully on Sunday, January 8, 2023, with his beloved wife Jenny at his side. Loved father and father-in-law of David and Trudy, Nigel and Tracy, Martin and Michelle, and much loved Grandad of Ben, Abi, Finn, and Emma. The family would like to sincerely thank the carers at Healthcare NZ and the staff at Ranui Home. A service to celebrate Neil’s life will be held in Central Otago Funeral Chapel, 16 Ennis Street, Alexandra, on Wednesday, January 11, at 1.30pm. Messages to 10 Theyers Street, Alexandra 9320.

PUKI, Glenda Ann:
Passed peacefully on Monday, 9 January 2023; aged 63 years. Loved wife and soulmate of Boo. Cherished and loved Mum, Mother-in-law and Nana Glenda to Tamai and Jahna, Grayson, Mya, and Jimi; Mana and Sherrizah, Deijah and Jaxon; and Kane. Special Mum to Tane, Grayson, and Jason. A special friend to many. A funeral service to celebrate Glenda’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Friday, 13 January at 1.00pm. If you wish to view the service by livestream, please go to the Avenal Park website, obituaries page and click on the link on Glenda’s page. Messages to 51 Short Street, Richmond, Invercargill 9810.

PUKI, Glenda Ann:
Daughter of Charlie* and Pearl* Keith. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Wayne and Christine Keith, Lindsay* and Diane Keith, and Kerry Keith, Riki* and Denise Puki, Rangi Puki, Chris and Mereana* McKinnel, Ra Puki, Susan, Lyn, Joanne, and Shona. Loved aunty to her nieces and nephews.

STEPHENS, June Gertrude Madeline:
Of Ocean Grove, Macandrew Bay, and Waverley, Dunedin. Loved eldest daughter of the late John George and Gertrude Ernestine Stephens, loved sister of the late Mary Paterson, Ernest Stephens, Joyce, John, and Leon, June was a loved aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt. A service for June will be held in Hope & Sons Chapel, 523 Andersons Bay Road, Dunedin, at 10.00am, on Thursday, January 12, the funeral then leaving for Riverton Cemetery. Messages to 110 Bay View Road, South Dunedin 9012, or on June’s page at tributes.co.nz

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