Funeral Notices – May 21st-29th (updated)
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ALCOCK, Colleen Ann (nee Thomas) Peacefully at home on Tuesday 29 May 2018, after a long illness aged 77 years, Loved wife of Chris for 57 years. Loved Mother and Mother in law of Bernadette, Trish and Blair, Peter and Frankie, Louise and Kevin, Justine and Nick and Julie and Graeme, loved Grandmother of Samantha, Kate, Shayne, Brendon, Gemma, Hannah, Lauren, Jason, Livy, Amber and Liam, loved Great Grandmother of Sophie, Neko, Ariki and Chloe. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Patrick’s Catholic Church, 33 Rimu Street, Invercargill, on Friday 1 June at 11.00am, interment to follow at the Fortrose Cemetery arriving approx. 2.30pm. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 17 Salford Street, Invercargill 9810.
ALCOCK, Colleen Ann (nee Thomas) Loved sister and sister in law of Jean and Tommy * Boyle, Brian and Hazel Thomas, Maureen and Cyril * Crosbie. (*Denotes deceased)
ALCOCK, Colleen Ann (nee Thomas) Much loved by Duncan, Jennifer McKenzie and Family.
RODERIQUE, George Beckett (Jim). Peacefully at Peacehaven Rest Home Village, Invercargill on Sunday, 27th May 2018, in his 99th year. Loved son of the late Harry & Mary. Dearly loved husband of the late Betty. Loved father, father-in-law and friend of Milton & Pricilla, Dennis & the late Linley, John & Kaye, and Eleanor & Jack. Loved grandad of his 16 grandchildren, 50 great grandchildren and 16 great great grandchildren.
“Always in our hearts, never forgotten.”
RODERIQUE, George Beckett. 12-7-1919 – 27-5-2018
Dearly loved and cherished Father, Father-in-law and
Grandad of John and Kaye, Kerri, Michael and Ebreka,
Daniel and Darlene, Marie and Jack, and Hayden and
Nina. Respected, loved and treasured by his twenty three
Great Grandchildren and his two Great Great
Grandchildren.
“We salute you Grandad.”
RODERIQUE, George Beckett. 12-7-1919 – 27-5-2018
Dearly loved Father, Father-in-law and Grandad of Dennis
and the late Linley, Karen, Craig, Patricia and Shaun,
Mark, Janine and Lyall, and the late Mathew. Loved and
cherished by his seventeen great grandchildren and his ten
great great grandchildren.
“We salute you.”
RODERIQUE, George Beckett (Jim). 12-7-1919 – 27-5-
2018 Always treasured Father, Father-in-law,
Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Great Great
Grandfather of Milton and Priscilla, Wendy, Stu and
family: Brent, Kevin and Deidre.
“We salute you.”
RODERIQUE, George Beckett (Jim). 12-7-1919 – 27-5-
2018 Dearly loved, cherished and respected Father and
Friend, Grandfather, Great Grandfather of Eleanor and
Jack; Michael & Jenny, Liam, Adison, and Kayden;
Rachel and Adam, Georgia, Ethan, and Ilsa.
Always in our hearts.
“We salute you.”
A service to celebrate Jim’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Saturday, 2nd June at 1:00pm, immediately following the service we will be leaving for the Greenpoint Cemetery, Bluff for Jim’s interment. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff of Southland Hospital and Peacehaven Rest home for their care of George (Jim). Messages to 84 Grant Road, Otatara, RD9, Invercargill.
YOUNG John Norman Phillip
Suddenly and unexpectedly at home on Tuesday 15th May 2018.Dearly loved husband and best friend of Nicola. Much loved Father of Belinda and Kurt (London), William and Bella. Dearly loved son of the late Allan and Sheila Young (Auckland). Much loved Brother and Brother-in-law of Sue and Bruce Collins (Cromwell); Robynne Prosser (Auckland); Sandy and Geoff Soper (Pukerau). Dearly loved son in law of Dorothy and Rex McDonald (Queenstown). Loved Brother-in-law of Rob and Terry McDonald (Christchurch); Rachael and Damien Keenan (Perth). Loved Uncle and friend to Tim, Charlie, Harrison; Simon and Jared Collins, Ben, Mae and Elliot Prosser; Calvin Soper; Laurel, Ben and Flynn De Groot, Harrison, Max, Ben and Harriet McDonald.
John will be sorely missed.
A celebration of John’s life will be held on Tuesday 22ndrd May, 1pm, ILT Stadium Southland, Isabella Street, Invercargill. A private cremation will follow. Messages to 35 Wellesley Avenue Invercargill.
Respectfully cared for by J Fraser & Sons Ltd, FDANZ www.frasersfunerals.co.nz
SHIELD, Maria Joanne. Aged 54, of Invercargill. Passed away surrounded by loving family on Thursday 24 May 2018. Loved daughter of Leonie and Graeme, and the late Jan Bakker. Dearly loved mother of Alana, Shantelle, and Mitchell. Loved Nana of Lily, Skyla, Jackson, and Taliah. A service to celebrate Maria’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Wednesday 30 May at 1pm, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to MS Society would be appreciated and can be made at the service. Messages can be sent to 45 Bowmont Street, Invercargill 9812.
Respectfully cared for by J Fraser & Sons Ltd, FDANZ www.frasersfunerals.co.nz
SHIELD, Maria Joanne. Much Loved Daughter of the late Jan Bakker & Leonie, step daughter of Graeme Robertson. Loving sister and sister-in-law of Jennifer Ayers ( Brisbane ), Russell and Dawn Bakker Perth, Allan and Dina Sinclair ( nee Bakker) (Mabel Bush), David Bakker & Cindy Liddiard (Perth). Loving Aunty of all her nieces and nephews.
POLASCHEK, David Alexander, Aged 83 of Invercargill. Passed away after a short illness on Tuesday 22 May 2018. Dearly loved husband of Maureen. Much loved father and father-in-law of Kevin and Derelle, the late Toni, and Wayne Kuiti, Brent and Amy. Loved Grandad to Alex and Carla; Hayden, Kaleb and Jordan; Oliver and Joseph. Loved great-grandad. Loved brother of Allan, the late Mary, Robert, and Cliff; also Glen. A service to celebrate David’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Thursday 24 May 2018 at 1:30pm, followed by private interment at Eastern Cemetery. Messages can be sent to 2 Fraser Street, Invercargill 9810. Respectfully cared for by J Fraser & Sons Ltd, FDANZ www.frasersfunerals.co.nz
McKEE, Dougall Alfred (Doug). Aged 69 years, on Wednesday 16 May 2018, at Hospice Southland. Loved husband of Linda, and respected step-dad of Ben and Paege, Michael, Racheal. Loved and proud grand-dad of Lucas, Cadie and Craig. Loved brother of Gail Gillies, Colin, and the late Cheryl. A service to celebrate Doug’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Monday 21 May at 10:30am. Messages can be sent to McKee Family, c/- PO Box 1380, Invercargill 9840.
“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened”
Respectfully cared for by J Fraser & Sons Ltd, FDANZ www.frasersfunerals.co.nz
HOLLAND Jennifer Lee (Jenny) Passed peacefully on Sunday 20th May 2018 at Hospice Southland aged 43. Loving wife and soul mate of Glen. Much loved daughter of Alison and the late Brian Hyndman and George Lewis. Best mum in the world to Kyla, Briarne, Michael and Rebecca. Adored eldest Grandaughter of Una Chandler. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Neal and Grace, Jeff, and the late Rebecca 18/5/16; Samantha and Waide; Ngaire and Ryland; and Louise. Loved Aunty Jenny of Kaine, Tamera, Ben, Lily; and Daniel. Dearly loved daughter in law of Angela. In Lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Southland and Bowel Cancer Research can be left at the service. A celebration of Jenny’s life will be held on Wednesday 23rd May, 1.30pm, J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Messages to 83 Ruru Avenue Otatara 9RD Invercargill 9879 Respectfully cared for by J Fraser & Sons Ltd, FDANZ www.frasersfunerals.co.nz
Gill John E.V On 27 May 2018 at Peacehaven. Loved elder son of John*and Ruth* Loved brother and brother in law of Penny and Doug Harrison (Christchurch); Judy* and Norman* Parsons, Bev Cameron, Allan Gill. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. *denotes deceased ‘He fought to the end’ The friends of John are respectfully informed that is funeral service will be held in the J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon Sts, Invercargill on Thursday 31 May 2018 commencing at 2.00pm. is interment will follow at Eastern Cemetery. Respectfully cared for by J Fraser & Sons Ltd, FDANZ www.frasersfunerals.co.nz
Gilbert, Myrtle Helen (nee Parks) Born London England on 17 September 1924, Died Invercargill 28 May 2018. Wife of the late Maurice Mother of Alister, Graham and Ian. Beloved grandmother of all her Grandchildren. Myrtle’s funeral will be held at the Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Morman), 205 North Rd Invercargill on Friday 1 June 2018 commencing at 11.00am. Her interment will follow at Eastern Cemetery, after which a reception will be held in the church. Respectfully cared for by J Fraser & Sons Ltd, FDANZ www.frasersfunerals.co.nz
FREW, Melanie Elizabeth. Aged 66, of Stewart Island. Passed peacefully at home on Sunday 27 May 2018. Dearly loved wife of Wayne (Jack). Adored Mum of Annabel and Nigel, and Katie and Soraya. A Private cremation service will be held. Messages can be sent to PO Box 15, Oban, Stewart Island 9846. Respectfully cared for by J Fraser & Sons Ltd, FDANZ www.frasersfunerals.co.nz
FREW, Margaret Elizabeth (nee Leslie) On Saturday 26 May 2018, at Ascot Care Home, Invercargill. Aged 96 years. Loved wife of the late Ern Frew. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Peter and Eleanor Frew (Cromwell) Aileen* and Jim Jones (Invercargill) Glenys and John Hayward (Auckland) Mary* and Ray Grigg (Invercargill). Loved grandmother and great grandmother. (* deceased.) A service to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 10-30am, on Thursday 31 May. Private cremation to follow. Messages to 117 Great North Road, Winton 9720. Respectfully cared for by J Fraser & Sons Ltd, FDANZ www.frasersfunerals.co.nz
FORTUNE, Verna Lillian (27 July 1929 – 29 May 2018) Peacefully at Kew Hospital, Invercargill. Loved wife of the late James Bruce Fortune (2006). Loved mother and mother in law of Warren and Anne, (Havelock North), and Dear Gran to Grant and Miranda (Toronto, Canada), and Scott and Haylee (Christchurch). The family sincerely thank the staff of the Medical Ward and close friends for caring for Verna over this past week. A service to celebrate Verna’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 1.30pm Friday 1st June, followed by a private burial. Messages C/- Fortune Family, PO Box 8424, Havelock North 4157. Respectfully cared for by J Fraser & Sons Ltd, FDANZ www.frasersfunerals.co.nz
Fortune Verna Lillian, Peacefully on Tuesday 29th May 2018 at Kew Hospital, Invercargill. Dearly loved wife of the late James Bruce Fortune. Loved mother and mother in law of Warren and Anne Fortune, and Dear Gran to Grant and Miranda (Toronto, Canada), and Scott and Haylee (Christchurch). Messages C/- Fortune Family PO Box 8424 Havelock North, 4157. Respectfully cared for by J Fraser & Sons Ltd, FDANZ www.frasersfunerals.co.nz
BRYCE, Annette (nee Hopcroft) Peacefully on Friday May 25, 2018. Surrounded by her loving family at her home of six years, Vickery Court, in her 84th year. Loved wife of the late David Anthony Bryce (Davy). Loved and respected Mother and Friend of the late David Macalister Bryce, Shirley-Anne Monaghan, Mary and Tom Burgess, Rachel and Craig Reed. Cherished Grandma of Davey, Tim, and Georgie Bryce, Lisa and Gene Graham, Alice, and Chas Monaghan, Harry, Jack, and Aggie Burgess, the late Edward, Albert, Frederick, and Walter Reed. Special Great Grandma of William and Bella-Rose. Our sincere thanks to the Vickery Court Family. A celebration of Annette’s life will be held in First Church, Tay Street, at 10.30am, on Wednesday 30 May then leaving for the Riverton Cemetery, arriving at approximately 2pm. Feel free to bring a garden flower or two in memory of Annette. Messages to 44 Dublin Street, Invercargill 9810. Respectfully cared for by J Fraser & Sons Ltd, FDANZ www.frasersfunerals.co.nz
Brash, Russell James, suddenly at his home on 21 May 2018 following a short illness. Aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of 56 years of Elva. Much loved father and father in law of Graeme and Jackie; Lynley and Romek Lemów. (Dunedin) A proud grandad of Jessica, Christopher and Daniela. Loved brother and brother in law of Norman*, Mary and Alan* Coleman. (*denotes deceased) In lieu of flowers donations in Russell’s memory to the First Presbyterian Church new organ fund would be appreciated. The friends of Russell are respectfully informed that his funeral service will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 155 Tay St Invercargill, on Friday 25 May 2018 commencing at 1.30pm. His interment will follow at Eastern Cemetery. Respectfully cared for by J Fraser & Sons Ltd, FDANZ www.frasersfunerals.co.nz
