Maere
Deborah Gay "Debbie" (née Wells)
Friday, 24 October 1958
Born:
Passed:
Saturday, 14 February 2026
On 15 February 2026, peacefully at Southland Hospital, surrounded by her loving husband and children, aged 67 years.
Dearly loved wife of Bill. Much loved mother of Rebecca, Sarah, Jenny, Nathan, and Brenden*. Loved mother-in-law of Holly and Kerri. Adored Nana to her many grandchildren. Loved daughter of the late Henry and Edna Wells, and loved sister and sister-in-law.
Forever in our hearts, will always stay, loved and remembered every day.
Debbie will be resting at home from 1.00pm on Tuesday, 17 February.
A service to celebrate Debbie’s life will be held at the Southland Crematorium, Rockdale Rd, Invercargill on Friday 20 February at 11.30 am.
Messages c/- Distinct Funerals, 69 Bond Street, Invercargill 9810, or may be left on Debbie’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz
Please find a link to the livestream below
So sad to read this. RIP Debbie. Love to all your family.
Love Sharryn (Crosland) from the Earn Street clan.
My second family.❤️❤️❤️❤️
Sharryn Sexton
Dear Rebecca, Sarah, Jenny and family. My thoughts are with you all. Much love and hugs.
Maria McDonald
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Sue Taylor (Jillings)
So sad to hear this news lots of memories from back in the day.
Sending much love to all of your family.
Your beautiful smile will be very missed Debbie RIP
Rhonda
So very sorry to read about Debbie’s passing. Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
Sandra Bates and family
We were so sad to hear about Debbie, our hearts go out to you all. Rest in peace Debbie.
Your big brother xxx
Steve & Debbie Wells
Thinking of you and your family at this very sad time Bill.
Deepest sympathy,
Dee Collinson
Sending lots of love to Uncle Bill and whānau on the loss of Debbie.
Arohanui
Mark, Amy, Kahn and Devin xx
Deepest condolences to all the family.
Treasured memories of our happy childhood together.
From the Maley family.
Val Walker
All my love to the family 🤍 Rest easy Debbie, say hi to Nana for me. Big hugs and kisses to everyone 😊
Georgia, Kiana-Turupae and George 🩷
Will miss your contagious laughter Debbie bear, rest easy. Hopefully all the fur babies meet you with happy tails, and Nana with her smile.
Nicole
I will miss my lovely friend. I'm so glad I knew you xx
Fiona Whelan
Gone too soon, forever in our hearts.
Bruce & Karen
To my beautiful friend Sarah and your wonderful family, I send all my love x
Kate
A trooper to the end. I’ll always remember your contagious laugh and bright attitude to life, you can now rest xx
Cath Haugh
You will be greatly missed
But always remembered
Debbie Wells
I still can’t believe this has happened. Forever in my thoughts.
Jackie
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