On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, after a courageous and inspiring battle with cancer, and surrounded by her beautiful children, Vicki passed peacefully into God's loving care. Aged 59 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Jasmine and Ayson, Reuben and Liana, Jamaine, Georgia and Jack. Treasured nana of Alexis, Amelia, Arlo, Marlow and Jovie. Loved daughter of the late Mervyn and the late Gweneth McMillan. Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Paul and Tina, Lyneen and Michael, and the late Mark. A much-loved aunty, niece, cousin, and a very special friend to her faith family and many others whose lives she touched.
"Don't worry, be happy."
A service to celebrate Vicki's life will be held at Four Winds Farm, 27 Shanks Road, Tuturau, on Sunday, January 25, 2026, commencing at 12.00 noon. Her final service will be held at the Southland Crematorium Chapel, Rockdale Road, Invercargill, on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 1.00pm. A livestream of Sunday's service will be available at
mwfunerals.co.nz/s/vicki. Vicki will be resting at home until Saturday, then she will be at Four Winds Farm until 11.00am Monday. Messages to the "McMillan family" can be sent to PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840, or left on Vicki's tribute page at
mwfunerals.co.nz/s/vicki.

Published by Southland Times on Jan. 24, 2026.