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BRAND, Isabelle Victoria. (Peacefully) on Thursday, April 4, 2019, surrounded by her loving family and in the loving care of all the staff at Wyndham Rest Home. Dearly loved wife and friend of Bill for 68 years. Dearly loved Mum of David and Rowena (Invercargill), Kevin and Cheryl (Perth), Alan and Linda (Mataura). Loved Nanny of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Merle and the late Gordon McVicar (Invercargill). Loved sister-in-law and aunty of all her nieces and nephews. “Forever Loved and Remembered” Funeral details to follow. Messages to 30 Bangor Street, Mataura 9712.
GIBBS, Leonard Louis (Louis). Of Roxburgh. Louis passed away peacefully in Dunedin Hospital on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, aged 80 years. Much loved husband and companion to Lorraine, loved Dad (Louie) of Leonie and Murdoch, treasured Grandad of Nathan and Thomas. Loved brother-in-law of Shona and Brian McLennan, Jeanette and Michael Eadon, Alison and the late Trevor McDermott, Maitland and Susan Leith, and all his nephews and nieces. A celebration of Louis’s life will be held in the Millers Flat Fire Station, Railway Terrace, Millers Flat, on Monday, April 8, at 1.30pm, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers a donation to Roxburgh St John Ambulance would be appreciated. Messages to 9a Paisley Place, Roxburgh 9500.
“Gone fishing but not forgotten” Cared for by Affinity Funerals Central Otago & Lakes District F.D.A.N.Z.
GUTSELL, Jackie (Lorraine Isabel) (nee Richardson). Passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Peacehaven, in her 85th year, surrounded by her loving family. Much loved wife (61 years) of the late Earl. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Wendy, Douglas, Susan and Murray, Lynley and Bruce, Mark, Ricky, Scott and Angela. Much loved Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. Loved daughter of the late Bill and Isabel Richardson (Freshford). Loved sister and sister-in-law of Ruth* and Vic*, Ernie* Neville* Flora Kelvin/Squirt, Maurice and Dawn, Andy and Shirley*, David* Dennis*, Joan* and George*, Daphne*, Valerie and Barry/Salty, Phyllis and Bill*. Loved daughter-in-law of Moses* and Marion* Gutsell. Loved sister-in-law of Henry* and Kathleen*, Joy* and Angus*, Mary and Huck*, Jean* and Duncan*, Hazel* and Ken*, Gordon* and Maree, Nelson and Lyn, Leslie and Elvina*, Ivan* and Megan, Johnny, Patsy*, Phyllis and Bill*. Much loved aunty to all her nieces and nephews. A farewell for Jackie will be held on Monday, April 8, 1.30pm, at J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Interment at Wyndham Cemetery to follow. Messages to 58 David Street, Invercargill. (*denotes deceased) frasersfunerals.co.nz
GUTSELL (Jackie) Lorraine Isabel nee Richardson. Passed away on Thursday 4th April 2019 surrounded by her family. Much loved Grandmother of Tania, Nardine, Matthew, Sam, Skye, Autumn, Ethan, Shania, Corrina, Garth*, Rachel, Ianeta, Andrew, Toby, Shannon, Emma, Nathan, Regan, Ally, Buddy. Loved Great Grandmother of Isaiah, Kama, Freedom Nathan, Harry, Dustin, Nile, Ari, Levi, Addison, Dylan, Flynn, Oceania, Aura, Jayda, Skyla Rose, Andreis, Eli, Zak, Tyler, Belle, Ethan, Jaxon, Ella. frasersfunerals.co.nz
HARPER, Raymond Aubrey Ian (Ray). QSM, QSO. It is with sadness that we wish to announce that Ray has passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, April 4, 2019; in his 92nd year. Much loved husband and soulmate of Natalie (his wife of 67 years). Adored father of Jill and Ken McChlery (Te Anau), Jenny and Bob Howitt (Arrowtown), loved Poppa of Mark and Nadia Dickison (Auckland), Katie and Philip Blatch (Ardlussa), and Tom Dickison. Loving great-grandfather of Jimmy and Ollie Blatch, and Eva Dickison, and much loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. Loved brother and brother-in-law of the late Rodney and Irene Harper, Mervyn and Eileen Harper. A service for Ray will be held in ILT Stadium Southland, Surrey Park Rd, Invercargill, at 1.00pm on Monday, April 8, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to ILT Stadium Southland may be left at the service. Messages to 151 George Street, Invercargill 9810. frasersfunerals.co.nz
SMALE, Christine Phillipa (Tina). Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at Gore Hospital, aged 70 years. Beloved daughter of Pearl and the late John, loved wife of Jim, precious mother and mother-in-law of Aaron and Robyn, Heidi, Jaimee and Lyndon, loved sister-in-law of Peter and Mary, Patty and Terry, and families.
‘At peace now’ A service to celebrate Tina’s life will be held in the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Traford Street, Gore, on Tuesday, April 9 at 1.00pm, then leaving for Charlton Park Cemetery. Donations kindly accepted for the Leukaemia and Blood Cancer NZ Organisation. A special thank you to the staff of ward 8C, Dunedin Hospital, Oncology Department and the team at Gore Hospital for all your care and kindness. Messages c/- 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore 9710.
TODD, Bryan William. 26.10.1959 – 03.04.2019. Died unexpectedly at work on Wednesday, April 3, 2019. Dearly loved soulmate of Raewyn. Beloved Dad of Tania, Matthew and Samantha, and step-dad to Dwayne, Mel and Corey, Ben and Zoe. Very much loved Pop to all his grandchildren. Friend to all. Funeral details to follow. Messages to 20 Talbot Place, Invercargill 9810. frasersfunerals.co.nz