Funeral Notices – Friday 20th May

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CHALMERS, Selina Gay:
02.12.1958 – 17.05.2022, After a 38 year battle with MS, Selina peacefully passed away in Southland Hospital. Much loved wife of Graeme, mother of Daryn and Kim, Delvin* and Charlotte, Nigel, Angela and Michael, loved nana of Summer, Nicola, Kate, Ryan, Sophie, and Emily, treasured great nana of Luka. Loved sister of Gary and Karen, Tina and David, Kevin*, Karen, Shane and Tania. Heartfelt thanks to all the medical professionals involved in Selina’s care over the years. Special thanks to Andy and Tasha for their care and special connection with Selina. A graveside service will be held for Selina at the Eastern Cemetery Block 53, Rockdale Road Invercargill on Friday 20 May at 1.00pm, with an afternoon tea to follow. Message to 120 Findlay Road Invercargill 9810. avenalpark.co.nz

EGERTON, Ray:
Unexpectedly at Southland Hospital on Sunday, 15th May 2022, aged 95 years. Most dearly loved husband and soul mate of Bev for 68 years. Adored father and father-in-law of Lyn & Sonny Kotuhi, Terry & Chris, Sharyn & Bill, Julie & Malcolm, and Gary & Jacqui. Treasured Grandad & Precious more Grandad. Loved brother & brother-in-law of the Egerton & Heath Families and a dearly loved uncle. “Our mighty Totara has fallen, go peacefully to your new garden in Heaven.” Join the family to farewell Ray at St Thérèse of Lisieux Catholic Church, Perth Street on Saturday, 21st May at 10:00am. If you wish to attend the service via livestream, please go to the Avenal Park website, obituaries page and click on the link on Ray’s page. Messages C/- The Egerton Family, PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9840. avenalpark.co.nz

ELLIOTTE, Trevor:
Suddenly at his home on 18 May 2022. Aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Pam. Much loved father and father in law of Grant and Kate ( Karratha); Sharyn and Blair Robertson (Gold Coast); Simon and Dianne; Kirsten and Larry Baxter. Proud Grandad of Jorja, Ben, Holly, Mason, Aleisha, Hayden, Riley and Paige. The funeral service for Trevor will be held at J Fraser and Son Chapel, Cnr of Esk and Doon Sts Invercargill on 27 May 2022 commencing at 1.30pm. A private cremation will follow. Messages may be left on Trevor’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a live stream of his service will also be available.

McKenzie, Margaret Jean (nee Harvey, from Otatara):
Jean passed away peacefully on 13 May 2022, in the care of Rowena Jackson Donovan Wing, aged 91. Loved wife of Lex*, mother and mother-in-law of Barry and Jan, Gavin and Elsbeth, Paula and Graeme Ridder, Andrea and Mark Churchill. Much loved grandmother of Sheena, Kyla, Deborah, Carl, Scott, Leanne, Jena, Melanie*. Loved Ma of her 6 great grandchildren. Family has requested a private funeral take place, at 1.30pm on Friday, 20 May 2022, in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets. Other people are welcome to view the service via Livestream from Jean’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes Messages may be sent to the McKenzie family, c/- PO Box 1010, Invercargill 9810, or emailed to [email protected]

MILLER, Barbara Anne (nee Peek):
Passed away peacefully on May 17, 2022. Mother to Craig and Nigel. Wife of John Miller, and adoring Nana to Connor and Kees. A service to celebrate Barbara’s life will be held at Elliotts Funeral Services, 25 Ninth Avenue, Tauranga, on Saturday, May 21, at 2.00pm. For a live-stream link email
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