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Diane Marie van der VELDEN

Diane van der VELDEN Obituary

Suddenly and peacefully on January 20, 2026, aged 68. Beloved wife of the late George and loving mother to David, Matthew and Anna van der Velden, mother-in-law to Katie, Becca and Matt. Daughter of David and Lenora Little, sister to John and sister-in-law to Wendy Little, Mandy Sellers and the late Tony Sellers. Aunt to Chris and Ryan Little. Proud and adoring Granny of Alvie, Kessie, and Mila. We'll miss the hugs and the laughs. A celebration of Diane's life will be held 1.00pm, Monday, January 26, at Richmond Church of Christ, Croucher Street. All welcome.


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Published by Nelson Mail from Jan. 22 to Jan. 23, 2026.

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Lenny Goodall

January 25, 2026

Family sincere condolence's on the passing of Dianne

Anne Mee (nee Little)

January 24, 2026

Sadly, we lost contact with the Little/Stevenson descendants when Dave died, but know how proud he and Lenora were of their Family and Grandchildren. My deepest sympathy.

Sue Dudley

January 23, 2026

A lovely lady . She was my social worker at one time and we struck up a friendship . Sincere condolences to the family.

Cathy Irvine

January 23, 2026

Deepest Sympathy to you all Cathy and Alex Irvine

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Ian Bensemann

January 23, 2026

Johnny, Wendy and Family, sincere condolences on the passing of Dianne.
My thoughts are with you in your time of loss.
Ian B

Mary Lafrentz

January 23, 2026

My sympathy to all the family. Very sorry to read of her sudden passing.

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