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Passed away peacefully at Redwood Retirement Village, Blenheim, on March 26, 2026. Loved wife of the late Val. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter and the late Sandra, the late Andrew and Helen, Donald, Kathryn and Mark, Brent and Susan, Elizabeth and Greg. Loved Nana of Amy, James, Vaughan, Lewis, Tom, Eddie, Oscar, Murdo, Mirrin, Gracie and Rowan. Loved Great-Nana of Lucy and Joey. Dearly loved and respected sister and sister-in-law of Raylene, Judy and Doreen and the wider McKay and Hughes families. Messages may be sent to the McKay family, c/- PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240, or
www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Join the McKay family for a celebration of Helen's life, in Tuatapere, on Saturday, May 16, details to follow.

Published by Southland Times on Mar. 28, 2026.