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Glamis GERKEN
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Glamis GERKEN

Glamis Rose GERKEN

FUNERAL HOME

Whitestone Funeral

54 Weston Road

Oamaru , Otago

Glamis GERKEN Obituary

On December 23, 2025, peacefully at Oamaru Hospital, in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Allan William Gerken. Dearly loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Sharon and Lee (Weston), Barbara and Howard (Blenheim), Allan and Sandra (Otautau), Gary and Sally (Hakataramea), Deborah (Christchurch), Vickie (Australia), and loving precious grandmother, great-grandmother and super-gran to all her grandchildren. Loved auntie of her nieces and nephews, and best mate of "Penny".

"A courageous show of strength to the end now at peace."

A private family service is to be held.


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Published by Southland Times on Dec. 29, 2025.

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Ken Hopgood

December 30, 2025

I remember you used to wash my knees in the sink at the bakery when I was a child..lots of love..

Diane & Colin Lindsay

December 28, 2025

Sending all the family hugs to you all on Glamis's passing. End of an era. Love us both Di and Col xx

Jenny Jarvis

December 28, 2025

Sending my Condolences to my cousins Sharon, Barbara, Allan, Gary and Vickie for the loss of your mum. I have fond memories of visiting Uncle Allan and Aunty Glamis at the Teapot Inn in Temuka with my dad (Guy Turner) your mothers brother.Rest in Peace Aunty now you can be with Uncle again xx.

Beverley Rhodes ( nee Hayward )

December 28, 2025

So very sorry to hear about the loss of Auntie Glamis. Though it would have been a long time since I caught up with her. Sympathy to all the family special memories you will all have to share, love to you all.

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Stan and Karen Turner

December 28, 2025

So sorry for your loss , thinking of you all at this sad time .
Kind thoughts .

Dorita Mangu

December 27, 2025

My sincere condolences to you all. I remember you all from our days at Ryal Bush. A lovely lady, laid to rest.
God's Blessings to you all.

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Funeral services provided by:

Whitestone Funeral

54 Weston Road , Oamaru