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Elizabeth Helen "Liz" TAPPER

FUNERAL HOME

J Fraser and Sons

199 Esk St

Invercargill, Southland

Elizabeth TAPPER Obituary

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Hawthorndale Care Village on Saturday, February 28, 2026, aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of Hugh for 61 years. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Michael and Bernie, Richard and Frances, Janet, Joanne and Martin, Ruth and Scott, Penny and Isaac. Proud and supportive Nana of her 16 grandchildren and loved by the extended Gardner and Tapper families. 'Throughout Elizabeth's life she was a dedicated and generous contributor to the Southland Community'. In lieu of flowers donations to The Little Miracles Trust would be greatly appreciated and can be left at her service. A Funeral Service for Elizabeth will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 11.00am at First Church, Tay Street Invercargill. Private Cremation will follow. Messages to 26 Ariki Avenue Otatara 9RD Invercargill 9879 or to Elizabeth's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where her livestream link is available.

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Published by Southland Times from Mar. 3 to Mar. 4, 2026.

Memories and Condolences
for Elizabeth TAPPER

6 Entries

Kathryn McGrath

March 14, 2026

It seems always too little too late when a loved one has passed... please know you and all your family are in our thoughts and prayers and that Elizabeth is fondly and always remembered

Katie Davis

March 10, 2026

Sorry I couldn't be there today, I'm sure Elizabeth would have approved of her send off. My condolences to all the family. Thinking of you all. Katie Davis (nee Jackson)

Karen McGrath

March 9, 2026

I´m so sorry to hear of Mrs Tapper´s passing. I have memories of visiting all of you when I was very young. My father always spoke very highly of both of you.
Do take care, Karen McGrath

June Jackson Gold Coast

March 5, 2026

My thoughts are with you at this time, I loved the times we were together - those were fabulous happy days in Invercargill Rotary.
Hugh, my prayers will be with you and trust you will have a wonderful day celebrating Liz .

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Jason Kennedy

March 3, 2026

Thoughts are with Hugh and the Tapper family at this sad time. Liz will be dearly missed.

Gretchen and Graeme

March 3, 2026

Thinking of all the Tapper family with lovely happy memories from our days as neighbours in High St.

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