Funeral Notices – Friday 30th December

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HEYWOOD, Garry Ross:
(Wyndham) Result of an accident, on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, aged 64 years. Soulmate and best friend of Leonie, loved Dad and father-in-law of Sara and Tony, Renee, and the late Logan, awesome Pop of Jack, Eva; Amity, Willa; Ollie, and Maddie; also loved by Sarah, Wade and Michael. A service for Garry will be held at Southern Funeral Home, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore on Wednesday, January 4 at 1.00pm, followed by a cuppa and private cremation. Mustangs and classic cars welcome. Livestream link available www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz In lieu of flowers, donations can be given to Edendale First Response and Hokonui St John. Messages to 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore 9710.

LONNEKER, Barry James (Baz):
As a result of an accident, Barry passed away at Southland Hospital on Wednesday, 28th December 2022. Loved father of Danny, Layla and Matt, Alexe, and Lilly. Loved grandad of Ashton, Braxdyn, and Ollie. A loved brother and uncle. Friend to many. A service to celebrate Barry’s life will be held at Southland Crematorium, Rockdale Road, Invercargill on Saturday 31st December 2022 at 10 am, but a get together will be held with all his mates in the new year, a date to be advised. Messages to Lonneker Family PO Box 632, Invercargill or you can go to Barry’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/baz

In Memoriam

BENNET, Nareen Frances:
Died 30 December 2021
In memory of my wife
Mother and Nana
Loved and never forgotten
Missing you
Jim, Anthony, Michael, and Kathryn.

TAUTARI, Richard Hepi (Dick):
30.12.2017
Forever missed
Kia hora te marino, Kia whakapapa pounamu te moana, kia tere te Kārohirohi i mua i tōu huarahi.
May the calm be widespread, may the ocean glisten as greenstone, may the shimmer of light ever dance across your pathway.
Forever in our hearts
Love Linda, Nicola and Greg, Leeann and Craig, Hudson and Phoenix, and best mates Rocky and Rua xxxxx