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Gloria CAVANDER-SIMMANCE

2026 · Canterbury

Died 27 July 2026Posted 1 August 2026

Died peacefully at home and surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, July 27, 2026, aged 70 years. Loved partner of Rex Gibson. Loved and adored mother of Bonny, and Eve, and loved mother-in-law of James. Loved Gogo of Heidi; and Leah. Loved sister of Pearl, Jessie, and Donna, and her brothers Geoff, and the late Charles, and their families. Loved stepmother of Riley, Casey, and Lily; and grandson Blake.

Messages to the Cavander-Simmance / Gibson families, c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145.

A Memorial Service to celebrate Gloria's life will be held in the South Brighton Surf Lifesaving Club, Marine Parade, South Brighton, Sunday week, August 9, 2026 at 2.00pm.

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