Peacefully passed away on October 11, 2026; aged 85 years. Loved wife of Les for 67 years, adored mother and mother-in-law of Dean and Megan, Julie, and Phillip and Rose, cherished Nana of Fae, Rebecca; Lani, Allan, Hemi, Tewheturangi, Harmony, and Maka, loving daughter of the late Charles and Julia Sturgon.
Thank you to the staff at The Otago Community Hospice for their care. - At Annette's request a private farewell has taken place.
Messages can be left below.
Service details
The service was held on 14 Oct 2026.
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Stan and Marion Rutherford
To Les and your family. We wish to send our sympathy and prayers for God's comfort in your time of grief and sadness in the loss of Annette. A special lady and valued friend to Marion during our time at Inch Clutha. Stan and Marion Rutherford.
Raewyn Sinclair
To Les and Lani and family
So sorry to hear of Annette's passing
Thinking of you all
Raewyn and Sinclair Family- Jackson St
Lex Gavegan
Dear Les Lex and Sue are very sorry to hear of the death of Annette
It is always difficult to know what to say at such a time
May the love and support of your family and friends help to ease the pain of your loss
Lex and Sue are thinking of you and your family
Rebekah McKenzie
To my awesome Nan I will miss our chats. I love u so much. Rest in peace Nan. U will always be the loveliest Nana to me. I will miss u so much xxoo.
Grace Mathieson
Dear Les and family Sorry to hear off your loss our thoughts go to you and family at this sad time condolences to all great friend to June and family. Hold on to your memories and let them guide you during this time of sadness June Bert Paul Grace Peter Odette Mathieson
Rob, Leanne & Ryan Wilks
Dear Les and Family
You and Annettte are the best of neighbours, we have valued your company hugely and will miss Annette greatly with sorrow and the deepest respect. We can only imagine what this loss must be to you all and send our heartfelt best wishes and love to you Les, and your wider family at this time.
You have both enriched our family for the better making Annette's passing akin to that of a close friend and may I say, family.
We are here to support you in any way we can.
With the greatest of sympathy and respect.
Rob, Leanne and Ryan Wilks
93 Richardson Street
Your Neighbours.