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Patricia SMITH

2026 · Southland

Died 13 September 2026Posted 15 September 2026

Peacefully in the care of Hawthorndale Care Village on Sunday, September 13, 2026; aged 88 years. Loved wife of the late Roy, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Beverley*, Sharon Hinga, Debra and Chris Petersen (Te Anau), Peter and Kaylene (Adelaide), Neil and Sandra, David and Amanda, Craig and Claire. A much loved Nanny of all her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. A loved sister, sister-in-law, and aunty. A service to celebrate Pat's life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Thursday, September 17 at 2.00pm, private cremation to follow. You are invited to join the service via livestream by going to the Avenal Park website, obituaries page and clicking on the link on Pat's profile. Messages to 33 Maitland Street, Invercargill 9812.

(*denotes deceased)

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