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ALLAN, Margaret Hannah (Peggy) (nee Watson). Late of Riverton, Winton and Edendale. Peacefully, our wee darling passed away, aged 88 yrs, on Monday 29 July 2019, at Walmsley House, Invercargill. Loved wife of the late Jimmy, mother of Vicki (Italy). The last surviving member of the Watson family of 14 children (Otautau). Much loved, fun-loving Aunt of her nieces and nephews. Loved sister in law of Val Leutele, and Doug Allan (Invercargill). Our very grateful thanks to the Walmsley girls for your love and special care shown to Peggy during her 4.5yrs with you. She loved you all. We will miss her fun sense of humour, making us laugh and smile. A service to celebrate Peggy’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox St, Invercargill, on Saturday 3 August at 10am. Messages to 25 George St Invercargill 9810. avenalpark.co.nz

BALLANTYNE, Stephen George: (formally of Greenhills) Peacefully, after a short illness at Southland Hospital on Thursday, August 1 2019. Aged 72 years. Loved husband of Lyn, and Christine*. Cherished father of Sharon, Tania, and Barbara. Funeral details to be advised. Messages to 208 Avon Road, Invercargill 9812. avenalpark.co.nz

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LACY, Storm William.
Tragically taken far too soon on July 29, 2019. Loving fiancé of Danielle. Precious son of Annette and Pat, and future son-in-law of Lisa and Rob. Beloved brother and brother-in-law to Brenton and Jennifer, Jessica and Shayne, Jeffrey and Sarah, and Samuel. Special uncle to Kingston, Chloe, Elsie and Thomas. Cherished grandson of Nana Barbara and Grandpa Rex (dec), Marlene (dec) and Michael (dec), Jeff and Michele, and Annette. A valued and dedicated fire fighter who served his country proudly. In lieu of flowers, donations in honour of Storm can be made to the Owhango Volunteer Fire Brigade, CMB 92, RD2, Owhango 3990. The Funeral for Storm will be held at 165 Kawautahi Rd, Owhango, on Monday, August 5, at 1.30pm.

PIERCE, Creed. Passed away on Wednesday, 17^th July 2019 in Lima, Peru. Beloved son of Diane and Norman Pierce. Loved brother of Corey*, Paige, and Celia. Grandson of Norman Senior and Jewel, and Pam and Allan Reynolds. R.I.P. A Requiem Mass to celebrate the life of Creed will be held in the St. Mary’s Basilica, Tyne Street on Tuesday, 6^th August at 1:00pm. The service will conclude with the interment at the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to 543 Yarrow Street, Invercargill 9810. avenalpark.co.nz

RISK, Lester Robert.
Peacefully surrounded by family at home in Cromwell on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, aged 73 years. Dearly loved husband of Pat for 52 years, loved father and father-in-law of Tracey and David Wheeley (Limehills), and Jenni and Craig Hall (Invercargill), and loved Grandad of Sam, Molly, George and Lucy. A memorial service to celebrate Lester’s life will be held in the Cromwell Bowling Club, Alpha Street, on Monday, August 5, at 2.00pm. Lester’s family wish to sincerely thank Gayle McCormack, the carers at Central Otago Hospice, Dr Brendon Pauley and the staff at Dunstan Hospital for the wonderful care Lester received during his illness. Donations to Central Otago Hospice are gratefully appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 28 Matthews Crescent, Cromwell 9310.

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SEWELL Lilian Avis (Avis).
Passed away on Tuesday 30 July 2019 at Wesley Care, Christchurch.
Sister of Olive Hellier (Balclutha) and Edward*, Morris*, Ron*, Bruce*, Reg*, Lewis*, May*, Mona*, and Winnie*. Mother and mother-in-law of Katrina and the late James Harper, John and Brenda Sewell. Carolyn and Doug Foster, Brent and Angelica Sewell, Debra, and Grant Sewell. A loved Granny, Great Granny and Aunty to many lovely children. A service for Avis will be held in the Salvation Army Church, Irwell Street, Gore on Monday August 5 at 10.30am then leaving for Charlton Park Cemetery. Messages to c/- 3 Surrey Street, Gore. (*denotes deceased)

SMITH, Robert (Bob). 30.8.1931 – 29.7.2019
The family are devastated to announce Bob passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, at Southland Hospital. Much loved husband of the late Mary. Adored father and father-in-law of Gerard and Ann, and Anne and Chris. Devoted and treasured grandad of Lauren and Blair, Nicole and Mike, Dale and Cassie, Jennifer, Callum, and Ryan. Cherished great-grandad of Kaden, Heidi, Charlotte, and Paige. A much loved uncle of Catherine and Tony, Claire and Jason, Sam and Jan, and all the family in the UK. A private service and cremation will be held Friday, August 2, 2019. “Finally he is with his beloved Mary.”
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TURNER, Pauline Ann.
Age 59 of Invercargill. Passed peacefully after a long battle on Wednesday 31 July, 2019. Loved daughter of Rowena and the late Bob McNaught. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Daniel and Elizabeth, and Chris and Glenda. Doting Grandmother of Ella and Dilan. Loved sister of Joan, Vivian, the late Anthony, and Mark. Beloved Aunt of all her nieces and nephews, and their families. A service to celebrate Pauline’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Saturday 3 August at 10am, followed by interment in her final resting place at Eastern Cemetery. Messages can be sent to 48 Severn Street, Invercargill 9812. Online tributes can be left at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

In Memoriam

SHANKS, Ryan Craig. 2.8.91 – 2.8.18
We think and talk about you all the time as Memories are forever.
Mum (Susan) Tim and family

Funeral Notices – Friday 2nd August

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