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Beverley DENCH

2026 · Canterbury

Died 18 July 2026Posted 28 July 2026

Passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026, at Annaliese, Kaiapoi. Dearly loved wife of the late Les Dench, and the late Dick Southby. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Jenny and Jon, Angela and Murray, Scott and Tash, Wayne (deceased) and Sandi, and the late Craig. Loved nana of all her grandchildren. Bev's family would like to thank the staff at Annaleise for their wonderful care shown to Bev.

Messages to the Dench family c/- PO Box 35, Rangiora 7440. In accordance with Bev's wishes a private cremation has been held.

Arranged by Gulliver & Tyler Ltd

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