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Diana ELLIS

2026 · Canterbury

Died 16 July 2026Posted 18 July 2026

Peacefully at Strathallan Lifecare on July 16, 2026. Dearly loved Ladybird of David, extremely loved mum to Russell (dec) and Tracey, Kaye and Grant Shewan, forever loved grandma of Shaun and Natasha, Jackie and Jessie, Tracy and Daniel, Caitlin and Lewis, and Dillon; Michael, Laura, and great-grandma of Evie, and Hamish, and special friend of Anne. Special thanks to all the staff at Strathallan Lifecare for their wonderful care of Diana, and to Dr John Fanning.

A service for Diana will be held at Betts Funeral Service, 33 North Street, Timaru, on Tuesday, July 21 at 11.00am, thereafter interment at the Timaru Cemetery. A livestream of the service will be available via the link betts.co.nz/live-stream/ Messages c/- 16 Wallace Street, Timaru 7910.

Arranged by Betts Funeral Services

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Timaru Cemetery

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