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ASHBROOK, Raymond Leslie (Ray). Peacefully on Wednesday 5 December 2018 surrounded by his loving whanau; aged 71 years. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Lorine, much loved father of Mark*, Ture*, Sydney, Willie*, Awhina, and Raeann, a much loved papa of all of his grandchildren, loved brother of Jim, and Violet. Ray will be resting in Fairfax with whanau. A farewell for Ray will be held at Fairfax on Saturday 8 December at 10.00am, interment to follow at the Riverton Cemetery. Messages to 1521 Riverton Otautau Road, RD 3 Fairfax 9683. (*denotes deceased) avenalpark.co.nz

BARNES, Charles Alfred (Charlie). Suddenly at his home on December 5, 2018. Aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of Dorothy. Loved father and father-in-law of Heather and Wayne Richards (Tapanui); Diane and Dave McKenzie; Peter and Carolyn (Dubbo); Lynley and Mike Simpson (Ballaret); Leeann Kerr and Rick Vaeluaga (Nambour). Proud Grandad Charlie of his 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Charlie’s funeral service will be held at J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, commencing at 10.30am. His interment will follow at the Eastern Cemetery. frasersfunerals.co.nz

BEATTIE, Kaye Julian (nee Deans). Aged 61 years. Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 surrounded by her loving family at Gore Hospital. Dearly loved wife and companion of Warren. Much loved and cherished Mum of Natasha and Richard, Nathan and Carly, Marius and Jackie. Much loved Gaga and Nana of Olivia, Jasper, Flynn, Jett, Indie, Xavier, Ryder, and Ash. Dearly loved daughter of Alex and the late Doreen Deans, and much loved sister of Lloyd, and Lex. Dearly loved daughter-in-law of Joy and the late Stanley Beattie. Loved sister-in-law of Paul and Kay, Clive, Sonia and John Craig, Vicky and Michael O’Neill, loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews, and much loved niece, cousin and friend to many.
‘An amazing lady,
loved by all’
A service for Kaye will be held in the Mataura Community Centre, McQueen Avenue, Mataura, on Monday, December 10 at 1.00pm, then leaving for the Mataura Cemetery. Messages to 40 Main Street, Mataura 9712. In the care of Hammond & Ryder Funeral Services Ltd Gore, FDANZ NZIFH

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MINTY, Lynnette Rae. Peacefully after a courageous battle, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, December 4, 2018; aged 58 years. Much loved wife and best friend of Struan. Loved and treasured mother and mother-in-law of Christina and Tyson, Glen and Shannon, Lenore and Mike, Richard and Ashleigh. Devoted Nana of Bailey, Cameron, Tristan, Harper and Jack. Loved daughter of Dorothy and Desmond Osborne, and sister and sister-in-law of Jackie and Chris, Carolyn and Lester, Gordon and Alison, Elizabeth and Robert, Gill, John and Midge, and Nigel and Sue. Loved daughter-in-law of the late Jack and Nancy. Adored Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. A celebration of Lynn’s life will be held on Saturday, December 8 at 11.00am on Beaumont Station, Wairaki Valley, Ohai. Please bring a chair. “No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle”
Messages to 234 Beaumont Station Road, RD 1, Otautau 9689.

McDONALD, Archibald Henry (Archie). Archie’s family are sad to announce his passing at Rose Lodge on Wednesday, December 5, 2018; aged 88. Will be sadly missed by his daughters, Susan, Zoe and Letitia. A loved Grandad and Great-Grandfather. A service to celebrate Archie’s life will be in J Fraser & Sons Chapel, cnr Esk & Doon Streets, Invercargill, on Monday, December 10, at 1.30pm. The family wish to express their gratitude to Dr Adam and the staff of Rose Lodge for their care of Archie during his time there. frasersfunerals.co.nz

MACKIE, Elizabeth Thelma. In loving memory of our dear Mum and Nana, who passed away one year ago today.
You left us beautiful memories,
Your love is still our guide,
And though we cannot see you,
You’re always at our side.
Loved and missed every day – Dale, Mike, Brad, Jayden and Rachana.

Funeral Notices – Friday 7th December

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