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Lavenia GERKEN Obituary

Passed away peacefully on Monday, June 2, 2025. Not one to be outdone, she was in a hurry to join her beloved husband Bill, who passed away 10 days earlier. Deeply loved Mum of Shane and Jill, Kerry, David and Brenda, loving Nana of Danielle, Kate Rhys, Charlie, Angus, Maisie and great-Nana of Carter, Zara, and Phoebe. Loved sister, aunty, and great-aunty. A joint funeral service was held for Bill and Lavenia on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, followed by a private cremation. To view the recording of the livestream https://vimeo.com/event/5155516. Messages to 14 Halton Street, Gore 9710.


Published by Southland Times on Jun. 5, 2025.

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The Todd family. Glen Roydon Lodge. Glenorchy.

June 10, 2025

Thoughts with you all at this very sad time. I'm so pleased they are together. Fondly remembered for their Glenorchy days. Bill actually named Tammy who is 33 tomorrow 11.6. A very special couple

Robyn and Graeme Young

June 5, 2025

Thinking of you all, as you navigate through this double whammy. Your Mum in the best place with her dearly loved husband, but not so great for you the family. Cherish your good memories of great parents.

Michael and Debbie Barron

June 5, 2025

Our most sincere condolences David and Brenda & Families
Thinking of you all at this sad time.

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