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Ruby TECOFSKY

2026 · Southland

Died 30 August 2026Posted 1 September 2026

Peacefully at Southland Hospital on Sunday, August 30, 2026; aged 90 years. Dearly loved and cherished wife of Stuart, loved and devoted mother and mother-in-law of Glenys and Noel, and Wayne and Trudy. A very much loved and adored Nana of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ruby is a loved sister, sister-in-law, and aunty.

"Deeply loved and she will be dearly missed"

Family would like to thank the staff of the Medical Ward at Southland Hospital, and Ruby's carers of the Salisbury Wing at Rowena Jackson for the love and care given to Ruby. A service to celebrate Ruby's life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Friday, September 4 at 11.00am, interment to follow at the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to 780 North Road, Invercargill 9876.

Arranged by Avenal Park Funeral Home

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Eastern Cemetery

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