PURDUE, Rana Catherine:

Passed away peacefully at Southland Hospital with family by her side on Sunday, 22nd June 2025, aged 73 years.  Much loved mother of the late Kate, and loved nanny of Georgia, and Molly.  Treasured daughter of the late George and Ellen Purdue, much loved sister and sister-in-law of the late Judith and Lindsay Bond, Marie, and Sylvia and the late John Purdue. A special Aunty of all her nieces and nephews and a much-loved cousin.  A service for Rana will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, on Thursday, 26th June at 10:00am, the service will conclude with a private cremation.  In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated and may be left at the service.  Messages to 350 Bay Road, 9 RD, Invercargill 9879, or Rana’s Stuff tribute page.