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HOPWOOD, Diane Eri (nee Heath)

HOPWOOD, Diane Eri (nee Heath)

Died: 15th Mar 2023

Funeral: 18th Mar 2023

Passed away peacefully after a courageous journey, at Hospice Southland on Wednesday 15th March 2023.


Aged 75.


Dearly loved wife of the late Doug.


Precious and adored mother and mother in law of Debbie and Darren Vaeluaga (Christchurch), Julie Knipe (Invercargill), and Gary and Ronda (Christchurch).


Loved and cherished Nana of Bradly and Keegan; Bayley and Rory, and Nadya.


Loved daughter of the late Ron and Eri Heath.


Loved sister and sister in law of Murray and Ann and the late Shirley, Stuart and Lynette, Jennifer and Roger, Helen and Bob.


Family wish to sincerely thank the staff of Hospice Southland for their devoted care of Diane and her family, and her special friends for their love and friendship over the years.


A Celebration of Diane’s life will be held on Saturday 18th March, 2023 at 10am in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Corner Esk and Doon Streets Invercargill.


A private interment at Riverton Cemetery will follow.


In lieu of flowers donations may be left at the service for Hospice Southland.


Messages to 44 Newcastle Street Invercargill or Diane’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where her livestream link is available.

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