Funeral Notices – Friday 28th October

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GERKEN, Trevor John:
Peacefully, at Gore Hospital, on Thursday, October 27, 2022, aged 64 years. Dearly loved only son of Gladys and the late Melvyn, loved and cherished brother and brother-in-law of Lynette and Rex Affleck, cherished uncle and great-uncle of Tracy, Regan, and Seth Affleck. A service to celebrate Trevor’s life will be held on Monday, October 31st at 1.30pm at Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, followed by interment at Charlton Park Cemetery. Livestream available www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz Messages to 11 Traford Street, Gore 9710.

MADDEN, Shona Marie (nee Hawke):
This proud Bluffy – and former Bluff Town Cryer – died peacefully at Calvary Hospital on October 25, 2022, aged 78, after a very long, hard battle. Dearly loved partner of Bill (Sox) Johnston; beloved Mum (and mother-in-law) of Jude and Darren Brown, Peter and Gaylene Madden, and Lisa Madden. Loved sister of Bev Christiansen, Bid Watson and Val Robinson. Loved and respected by Bill’s family: Diane, Helena, Darryl, Nigel, and Raymond and their families. And special sister-in-law of Glenis Penny. Loved so much by all her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. Very special thanks to a dear family friend Ursula, for all her help and support. Special thanks to all the fabulous nurses and staff at Calvary for their stellar care of Shona. Their respect, care and professionalism was very much appreciated by us all. Thanks also to the wonderful ladies at Hospice for all the care they showed to Shona and Bill and her family. A big thank you to staff at Avenal Park Funeral Home. A service for Shona will be held at the Southland Crematorium in Invercargill at 10.30am on Saturday, October 29, followed by afternoon tea at the Bluff RSA at 1.00pm. Messages to 330 Gore Street, Bluff.

In Memoriam

BARTON, Susan Margaret (nee de Koning):
20.2.1966 – 28.10.2012
In loving memory of a much loved daughter, sister and friend who passed away 10 years ago.
Those we love don’t go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard but always near,
Still loved, still missed and forever dear.
Love always Mum (Margaret), Diana and Karl.

Acknowledgement

MADDEN, Shona Marie (nee Hawke):
My dear Mum is now resting in peace after a “relentless effort” over the past 18 months. She was loved dearly by her “Favourite son-in-law” Darren Brown, who will miss his “Favourite Bluff Mum” a lot. And always love and respect from grandson Robert, great-granddaughter Nirvana, and great-grandsons Drake and Cade (who dedicated their basketball games to great-Nan on the 25th). Thanks must go to the nurses and staff at Calvary; they are the best. The laughter, hugs, cups of tea, “hand-made ice cream”, professionalism, care and compassion meant the world to me and to Mum.
Mum, I love you
Always have, Always will
Rest now
Jude xxx.