Funeral Notices – Friday 11th January
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BUCKLEY, Denise Faye. On Sunday, January 6, 2019, whilst holding her hands, our precious mother took her last breath. It was a long struggle that she braved with such dignity. Soulmate of our late Dad, Herbert Buckley. Deeply loved Mum of Vicki and Keith, Tracy, Kato and Debbie. Adored Nana of Riley, India, Rewa and Iona. Treasured Neesy of Cortez, Louka and Iriah. “It is with heavy hearts that we let her go” Our deepest gratitude to the amazing caring team at Calvary Hospital. Mum is resting at 56 Ritchie Street until her funeral service at the Southland Crematorium on Thursday, January 10, at 1.30pm. Messages to 56 Ritchie Street, Invercargill 9810. frasersfunerals.co.nz
EVANS Gary. Died suddenly on Monday 7 January 2019 at home, Tapanui. Loved son of Mary and the late Taffy Evans (Tapanui). Loved brother and brother-in-law of Janet and David Lietze (Mossburn), Jason and Jane Evans (Tapanui). Loved Uncle to Josiah, Zachary, Elijah, Siobhan and Jordan, Sian, Rhiannon, Ieuan, Cerys and Gethyn, and Great Uncle to Jade and Noah. ‘Sadly Missed’ A private graveside service for Gary will be held at the Tapanui Cemetery. Messages to 39 Forest Street, Tapanui 9522.
MORPHUS, Karen Anne (McLean, nee McLeod). Suddenly and unexpectedly at Dunedin Hospital on Sunday, January 6 2019. Cherished wife of Mervyn and the late Jimmy McLean. Adored mother and mother-in-law of Nadia & Josh Collins, Kyla & Hamish Allan, Alister* McLean, Tanya & Bruce Eade, Jana & Tim Proffit, and Darren & Jo van Midden. Dearly loved Nanny of Ethan, Samuel, Isabella, Flynn, Cooper, Sophie, Natalie, James, “Bump”, Oliver, Jacob, and Ethan. Dearly loved daughter, daughter-in-law, sister and sister-in-law of the McLeod, McLean and Morphus families. Special companion to her dogs, Toby and Buddy. Thank you to the staff at the ICU, Dunedin Hospital for their care of Karen and family. A service to celebrate Karen’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Friday, 11 January at 10:00am. The service will conclude with the burial at the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to 35 McQuarrie Street, Invercargill 9812. avenalpark.co.nz
TUHAKARAINA, Winton. Passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018, in Melbourne, Australia; aged 43. He is survived by his wife Sharon and children, Haimana, Nita, Shannon. Loved son of Sam and Maureen Tuhakaraina and his Tuhakaraina Whanau, Ratima Whanau, and Waharoa Whanau. A service will be held in the Winton Memorial Hall, (Today) Friday, January 11, at 10.00am, followed by an interment at the East Winton Cemetery.
