Funeral Notices – Monday 10th August

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BARBER, Julie Isobel:
In her 76th year on Thursday, August 6, 2020. Dearly loved wife of Barrie, and mother of Reece and Lea, and mother-in-law of Caroline and Darryl, and “Special” Gran to Bree and Conner. Loved younger sister and sister-in-law of Alan and Betty* Naylor; Nancy and Geoff Piercy; John* and Cecily* Naylor; Max* and Alison Naylor; Bill and Bridget* Barber. Loved Aunt of her nieces and nephews. A private cremation has been held and a gathering to celebrate Julie’s life will be held at a date to be advised. Messages to 1501 Brydone-Glencoe Road, RD 2, Invercargill 9872.
(*denotes deceased)

PEARCE, Patricia Doreen (Patti):
Patti passed away peacefully in the care of Calvary Hospital in her 95 th year on Sunday, 2 nd August 2020. Cherished wife of the late Lloyd Pearce. Dearly loved mum and mum in law of John
and Jane Pearce, loved Grandma of Kylie and Charles Dowd (Christchurch), Jake and Brooke Pearce (Gold Coast, Australia), and Tim and Esther Pearce (Queenstown). “Patti” was loved by all her great grandchildren Liam, Amelia, Jack, and Ben Dowd and Joshua, and Jessica Pearce. Sincere thanks to Calvary Hospital Residential Staff and Dr. Robert Bester for their dedicated care of Patti. In accordance with Patti’s wishes, a private service has been held. Messages to 75 Chapman Street, Richmond, Invercargill 9810.
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PORTER, Jennifer Ann (Jeni):
Peacefully at Southland Hospital on Saturday, 8 th August 2020, with her loving family at her side, aged 72 years. Dearly loved soul mate and wife of the late Bert. Dearly loved Mum of Rich and Jen. Loved Grandma, Nana and Nana Beep Beep to her many Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. A loved sister and sister-in-law of her extended family and aunty of all her nieces and nephews.
“Forever reunited with her soul mate, Bert”
A service to celebrate Jeni’s life will be held in the Southland Crematorium Chapel, Rockdale Road on Tuesday, 11 th August at 11:00 am. Messages to 23 York Street, Invercargill 9812.
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RANGI, Margaret (nee McPhedran):
20.5.1941 – 8.8.2020.
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her whanau at Atawhai Rest Home in Napier. Aged 79 years. Much loved mother of Riki and Raewyn (Gisborne), and Shane and Jrindra (Napier). Loved by all of her Mokopuna. Loved sister of Nolene and Lex (Australia), Denise (Christchurch), Trevor and Kaye, and Lesley and David (Invercargill). Margaret will be lying at 7 Atherfold Crescent, Greenmeadows until her service. A service to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held at the Sugar Loaf Chapel of Howard & Gannon Funerals, cnr Lee Road and Gloucester Street, Taradale, Napier, on Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at 1.30pm, followed by a private cremation. Messages to the ‘Rangi Family’, c/o PO Box 7001, Taradale, Napier 4141.
Always loved, never forgotten, rest easy beautiful lady,
you are at peace now.

TAYLOR, Edward John (Ted):
Died on Thursday, August 6, 2020, at Kaikoura Hospital. In his 90th year. Loving husband of Dulcie, loved father and father-in-law of Barbara and Colin, Brenda and the late Grant. Much loved Pop of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A private cremation has taken place. Messages of sympathy can be send c/- Taylor Family, 149a Beach Road, Kaikoura 7300.