Funeral Notices – Friday 26th August

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BURROWS, Joan Mary (nee Klemick):
Unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at home (Mataura). Dearly loved wife of Stephen, much loved mum of Christopher and Joanne (Dunedin), and Melissa (Gore). Much loved nana of Phoenix; and Oliver. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Pat (Dunedin), Noel and Isabella, John and Joyce (all of Brisbane), Keith and Margaret (Melbourne), Colin and Ann (Whangarei). Loved sister-in-law of Martin and Evelyn (Blenheim), and Julie (Gore), and a loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews, and friend to many. “Rest in Peace”
A Requiem Mass for Joan will be held in the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Ardwick Street, Gore, on Tuesday, August 30 at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation. Rosary will be recited in the Church on Monday evening at 7.00pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be left at the service for the Cancer Society or Westpac Rescue Helicopter Trust. Messages to 30 Burns Street, Mataura 9712.

WARD, Dorothy Margaret (nee Holden):
3.7.1936 – 19.8.2022. Passed away peacefully at Rowena Jackson. Much loved daughter of the late Arthur (Tubby) and Doris. Dearly loved wife of the late Burns Ward. Loved father and father-in-law of Tony and Liz, Chris and Marg. Loved grandmother of Simon, Amy, Rachael, and Andrew, and loved great-grandmother of Malaika, Eli and Evie. Dearly loved friend of Margaret and Trent. A special thanks for all the lovely staff at Rowena Jackson who cared for Dot. At Dot’s request a private cremation has been held.

In Memoriam

HORRELL, George Henry:
Two years ago Gummy Geordie you left us. Every day we think of you, every day we miss you.
Forever and Always
in our hearts.
Love – Lorraine, David, Kim, and families.

KARSTEN, Elaine Mary (nee Egan):
05.01.1942 – 21.08.2021
Its been a year since you left us and the gulf of your loss is still keenly felt as strong now as the day you left us. There is not a moment that goes by where dad still thinks and speaks of the loss of his significant love and how he misses you.
You are loved and remembered by us all.
Your loving family