Elizabeth Helen Tapper ' Liz '

11th December 1941 - 28th February 2026
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First Church
Tay Street
Invercargill
Tuesday 10 March 2026, 11:00AM
Open live stream

TAPPER Elizabeth Helen (Liz) nee Gardner

 

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Hawthorndale Care Village on Saturday 28 February 2026, aged 84 years.

Dearly loved wife of Hugh for 61 years.

Cherished mother and mother in law of Michael and Bernie, Richard and Frances, Janet, Joanne and Martin, Ruth and Scott, Penny and Isaac.

Proud and supportive Nana of her 16 grandchildren and loved by the extended Gardner and Tapper families.

'Throughout Elizabeth’s life she was a dedicated and generous contributor to the Southland Community.

In lieu of flowers donations to The Little Miracles Trust would be greatly appreciated and can be left at her service.

A Funeral Service for Elizabeth will be held on Tuesday 10th March 2026, 11am at First Church, Tay Street Invercargill. Private Cremation will follow.

Messages to 26 Ariki Avenue Otatara 9RD Invercargill 9879 or to Elizabeth’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where her livestream link is available.

Messages

I'm so sorry to hear of Liz's passing my thoughts are with her family's and friends.I knew Liz through our Kiwi senior walk group which Liz so enjoyed on Thrusdays.Your memories will guide you through the times ahead RIP Liz
Jill Skeggs , Invercargill
Our deepest condolences to the immediate and extended family on the passing of your wonderful Liz, a woman who loved life and her family.
Jane and the extended Cunningham family❤️❤️❤️
Jane-Marie Cunningham, Invercargill
One of Southland’s icons, Liz will be missed by so many friends and her loving family. She was always generous and kind. A giver not a taker.
Mandy Everett, Queenstown
Dear Hugh and family,
It was with great sadness that I read of the death of Elizabeth a few days ago. I had known her for many years - through her membership of North Church and also the Invercargill North Inner Wheel club. She was a loving wife and mother and devoted her time and energy to you all plus giving much of her spare time to a range of Invercargill activities and charity causes. I remember well her cheerfulness, and willingness to help with all sorts of community activities. She will be sorely missed but the comfort is that she is now at peace and will not suffer any more.
My deepest sympathy and love to you all
Margaret Hall
Margaret Hall, Wanaka
We were sad to hear of Liz’s passing our thoughts are with you all
Karen and Colin Telfer , invercargill
Dear Hugh and the extended family
We were sad to hear of Elizabeth’s passing. The smile on her tribute page says it all - No matter what was happening she was always cheerful, seeing the bright side, and above all, thinking of others. She leaves the legacy of being a person people were privileged to know.

Sorry I missed your call Hugh and have no contact details for you as I’m working in Vanuatu. You’re welcome to WhatsApp call me +64 274356642 or e-mail me at bester.bester@live.com. Otherwise I shall catch up when I get back.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all

Robert and Jane Bester
Robert and Jane Bester, Vanuatu