Funeral Notices – Friday 4th March

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JOHNSTON, Leslie Clifford JP (retired) QSM:
Peacefully at home on 1st March 2022, in his 90th year. Beloved husband of the late Violet. Loved father and father-in-law of Keven and Karen (Aust), Avril (Tuatapere), Gaylene, (Invercargill), Barry (Aust), Tracy and Jim Hendren (Scotland), Blair and Bronwyn (Pukemaori). Dearly loved granddad and poppa of all his grand and great-grandchildren. A dearly loved brother and brother-in-law. Private cremation has been held, a memorial service to celebrate the life of Leslie will be held on Monday 7th March 2022 at 1.30 pm at the Waiau Town and Country Club, Tuatapere. Covid restrictions are in force, vaccine passes must be provided, and a limit of 100 people apply. It can be viewed via Livestream at http://livestream.com/accounts/10730215/events/10213041 Messages to the “Johnston family”, 7 Bridge Street, Tuatapere 9620 or a message can be left on his tribute page at https://mwfunerals.co.nz/s/leslie

TOU, Janice Clare, (nee King):
It is with immense sadness we inform family and friends, our beautiful, loving Mum, Nana and Great Nana passed away peacefully on Monday 28 January 2022 at Calvary Hospital. Much loved Mum and mother-in law of Lisa and Andrew, Michael and Sharon, and Melanie. Cherished Nana of Chantelle and Daniel, Sam and Kyla (Australia), Brodie and Eve, Jesse and Jessica (Australia), Breeanna, Finlay and Kate. Loving Great Nana of Declan and Marius who kept the twinkle in her eyes. Special bond with her Australian family Vicki, Simone, Renee, Tania, and Matthew. Thanks to the staff at Calvary Hospital for the attentive care and kindness they showed Mum during her time there. “We are very thankful for the unconditional love, kindness, fun and laughter she gave us all”. A farewell service for our Mum, will be held on Saturday 5 March 2022, 10.30am at Eastside Baptist Church, cnr Yarrow St and Glengarry Cres, Invercargill. COVID restrictions will apply. A vaccine pass will be required, and we are limited to 100 people. We encourage you to wear colour to celebrate her vibrancy. Messages to 143 Layard St, Invercargill, 9810 or leave a tribute on her page at https://mwfunerals.co.nz/s/janice

WHYTE, David Adam Alexander:
Peacefully at Southland Hospital on Wednesday, March 2, 2022; aged 91 years. Much loved husband of the late Rowena. Loved father of David, Graham, and Rosemarie. Loved Grandad of Mitchell, and Madison. Loved brother and brother-in-law of the Whyte and Eden families, also loved uncle of Trevor, Wendy, Patricia, Margaret, and Ian. Funeral details to follow. Messages may be sent to 33A Queen Street, Otautau 9610.