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BUZAN, Christine:
24.9.1955 – 15.3.2026
Chris was born in Gore, Southland, and passed in Blenheim, Marlborough, surrounded by loved ones. Dearly loved wife of John. Loved Mum of Damian and Aimee, mother-in-law of John and Patreeya. Adored Nana of Cashel and Astrid. The family wish to acknowledge the team at Hospice Marlborough, the Medical team at Wairau Hospital and the Doctors at Springlands Health for their nurturing support and care. Messages to the Buzan Family, c/- PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Marlborough Hospice Trust would be appreciated and can be made via their website or at the funeral service. A funeral service for Chris will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street, Blenheim, on Friday, March 20, at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation. The service will be livestreamed and can be viewed on the Cloudy Bay Funeral Services website.
FRAMPTON, Irene:
Peacefully at Bupa Ascot Care Home on Monday 16 March 2026, aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of Pat*. Beloved mother of Paul and Paew, Donna* and John Lilley, Joanne and Colin Thwaites. Dearly loved nana of Nadine and Mike, Hayden and Josi, Megan and Brian, Jordan and Carissa, Emily, Josh and Shawnee, Nathan and Julie, Regan and Krystal, and Analisa. A loved great and great-great grandmother. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Patrick's Church, 21 Rimu Street, Invercargill on Friday 20 March at 1pm. Messages can be sent to 162 Marama Ave North, Otatara, RD9 Invercargill or on Irene's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream link of the service will be available. (*denotes deceased).
LYNCH, Wendy Kaye (nee O'Brien):
Of Invercargill, passed peacefully on Saturday, 14th March 2026, aged 69 years. Doting partner of Teri Kotua. Adored Mum and mother-in-law of Te Rina, Kimberly and Andy, and Michael. Dearly loved Nan of Shian, Ihaka, Rangi-Marie, Mystery Rose, Sapphire, Ollie, Bella, and Aceson; and GG of Ocean, Harley, Shylah-Kaye, Azalea-Jade, and soon to be Rhythm-Rose. Loved youngest sibling of Lynette, Bill, Maureen, Colleen, Andrew, and Dionne. Beloved foster sister of Trish and all her foster brothers and sister. A service to celebrate Wendy's life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Friday 20 March at 1:30pm, followed by private cremation. Messages can be sent to 123 Stirrat Street, Invercargill 9812, or to Wendy's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes J Fraser & Sons Limited, PO Box 1380, Invercargill 9840.
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