Beverly 'Bev' Ann LAPHAM

14th October 1947 - 20th February 2026
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J Fraser & Sons Chapel
199 Esk Street
Invercargill
Friday 27 February 2026, 2:00PM
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LAPHAM, Beverly 'Bev' Ann, (nee Hillas).

Passed away peacefully at home on Friday 20 February 2026. Loved wife of Noel; mother and of Blair and Veronica, and Kim. Treasured Nana of Tim, Henry, Mai, Nyah, and Lewis. Daughter of Tom* and Mary* Hillas, sister of Mary* and John*; sister-in-law of Kevin and Bev*, Maureen and Colin, Des*, Terry* and Margaret*, and John*. Cherished niece, cousin, and auntie. A service to celebrate Bev's life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Friday 27 February at 2pm followed by private cremation. Messages can be sent to Bev's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream link to the service will be available.

Messages

Sending my condolences on hearing that Bev has passed away. What an amazing lady! I have many fond memories of Bev over the years when she and Noel lived in Mossburn.
Tanya McDowall, Mossburn
Noel and Family's please accept my deepest sympathy in the sad loss of your loving wife and mother. R.I.P Bev 💔 💔 💔 Trish Murray
Trish Murray , Invercargill
Sincere condolences to Noel and the Lapham Family at this sad time.
Mike Ward, Riverton
Thankyou for the fun times we had with you and Noel at Iris functions. Keith and I loved sharing our love of iris and your sense of humor. Rest well Bev.
Keith and Christina Braybrook , Havock North
Condolences to Bevs family thoughts are with you all on behalf of the Hewett Family
Margaret Hewett, Winton
I'll miss you Bev, thank you so much for all your amazing support over many many years to the Mossburn Fire Brigade & to my family. I'll be climbing the Auckland Sky Tower this year for you. Love always to Noel, Kimmy, Mai, Nyah & Lewis & Blair, Veronica, Tim & Henry. ❤️
Rachel Naylor, Mossburn
Enjoyed seeing Bev at Iris Society events . Bye
Heather Sell, Waimate
To Noel, Kim, Blair and families; so sad to hear about Bev, like our Mum she was a treasure, always with a smile and a cuppa! I will treasure my memories and all the fun times we had on the farm in Mossburn. Sending love and hugs, Catherine xx
Catherine Shelton, Cromwell
Bev, so hard to write this.. My most deepest sympathy to Noel, Blair, Veronica, Kim and famlies. I have shared so many awesome times with Bev over the years. I am going to miss her so much, our phone calls since she moved to Inv have been so memerable ( righted the world) Thank you for being a great neighbour and friend. You are now at rest.
Jann Newlands, MOSSBURN
To Noel, Kim, Blair and families; so sad to hear about Bev. Bev was a beautiful lady with a gentle heart and a light that touched everyone around her. I have lots of wonderful memories of staying on the farm at Mossburn and being a flowergirl at her wedding. Forever remembered, forever loved ❤️
Pam Shelton, Melbourne
Very hard to believe you are gone Bev. Thanks for being a fantastic neighbour while I was growing up and an amazing friend to Mum. Thinking of the whole family at this sad time.
Heidi Newlands, Wellington
Noel and family my deepest sympathy in the passing of Bev
Christine Molland, 43 Buller st Invercargill
Rest in forever love Bev ❤️ we will always remember you and your kind heart and the help you gave us from time to time while you lived in Mossburn, condolences to all your family xx
Nicole and Glen woodford , Mossburn
Condolences to Noel, Blair, Kim and families. Have really good memories of growing up with Bev and keeping in touch over the years.
Anne Allison, Yeppoon, Qld.