JAMES, Sarah Elizabeth (nee Copeland). Peacefully at home, after a courageous battle on 10 February, 2026, aged 60 years. Dearly loved wife of Pete, loved mother of Abbey, Harry, Tim and Bella. Cherished daughter of Lorraine and the late Kevin Copeland, beloved sister of Richard and Janet and their families and the extended Copeland and James families. A service to celebrate Sarah's life, will be held at The Lake Hayes Pavilion, 719 Lake Hayes-Arrow Junction Highway on Friday, 13 February at 11.00 am, followed by a lite luncheon and drinks at the Arrowtown Community Centre / Rugby Club, 12 Centennial Avenue. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice Queenstown. Special thanks to our friends and the Queenstown hospice team, for all their amazing support. The service can be watched via livestream at www.southernfuneralhome.
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Published by The New Zealand Herald on Feb. 12, 2026.