Funeral Notices – Monday 12th August

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ALDERSON, Beryl.
(Formerly of Mataura) Aged 92 years. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Southland Hospital. Loved wife of Vince*, mother and mother-in-law of Jeff and Marilyn Alderson (Lake Hayes Estate), Carole and Jim* Dunlop (Clydevale). Grandma to Paul and Rosie, Cynthia and Jamie, Zana and Ross, Quintin and Carly; Great-grandma to Lydia, Karenna, Daniel, Cohen, Charlie and Sadie. “Until the Resurrection”
Funeral intimation later. Messages to 1 Manorburn Place, Lake Hayes Estate, Queenstown 9304. (*denotes deceased)

BROAD, Catherine (Lesley) (nee Morland).
Peacefully on Saturday, August 10, 2019, in the care of Vickery Court Rest Home and with her loving family by her side, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of John (Sonny), loved mother of Brian*, Graham*, Robyn, and Lyn* and loved Grandmother of Angela and Matt Blackmore, Timothy and Eliana Broad, Bridgette and Tom Cooney and a treasured Great-Grandmother. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Pat* and Bill* Jones, Michael and Allison Morland, Tony and Janet* Morland, Christopher and Ellen Morland, Mary* and Ian* Smith, Joan* and Syd* Patton, Rose* and Denis* Fleming, Anne and Ray Homer and Patsy and Pat* Meehan. R.I.P.
A Requiem Mass to celebrate Lesley’s life will be held in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 449 North Road, Invercargill, on Wednesday, August 14, at 1.30pm, the service will conclude with a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to Breast Cancer Foundation would be appreciated and may be left at the service. The Rosary will be recited in the church on Tuesday, August 13, at 7.00pm. Messages to 460 North Road, Invercargill 9810. avenalpark.co.nz

CARRAN, Earland Gordon (Earl).
On August 8, 2019. Passed away peacefully surrounded by all his loving family. Dearly loved eldest son of the late Gordon and Helenor Carran. Most dearly loved husband and special friend of Marlene. Dearly loved father of Neil and Debbie, Bryan and Shona, Lee-Anne and Les. Cherished grandfather of Kylie, Cheyne, Tegan, Leon and Bradley. Loved Poppy Earl of his grandkids. Dearly loved brother and uncle. A memorial service for Earl, will be held at 2.00pm, Wednesday, August 14, in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Donations to Hospice Southland would be greatly appreciated. – All messages to Cottage 22, Peacehaven, 498 Tweed Street, Invercargill 9810.frasersfunerals.co.nz

DEVERY, Kevin Francis.
After a courgeous battle Kevin passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019, aged 75 years at Rowena Jackson. Dearly loved husband of Marion*. Much loved father and father-in-law of Karen and Steve Allan, Barry*, Janine and Wayne Crighton. Loved Grandad of Corey and Michael Allan, Rebecca, Sam and Amy Crighton. Loved son of Bill* and Vera* Devery. Loved son-in-law of Les* and Lil* Noble. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Len* and Belle, Dot* and Derek* Fairbairn, Marion and Ian* McRae, Ronnie*, Allan* and Nora*, Shirley* and Alan* Bennie, Ray* and Daphne, Kate* and Wattie Todd, Elaine* and Robin Faulkner, Arthur and Pauline, Vin and Daphne, Colin and Lyn, Angela* McKerchar, Sharon and Murray Wood. Lex* and Doris* Noble, Ian* Noble, Reg* Noble, Alan* and Lyn Noble. Loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A very special thank you to all staff at Rowena Jackson for their loving care and support. Donations to St John would be greatly appreciated and can be left at the service. A service for Kevin will be held on Friday, August 16, 1.30pm, J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Burial at Eastern Cemetery will follow. Messages to 27 Edinburgh Crescent Invercargill.(*denotes deceased) Online tributes may be made on frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes.

MacKENZIE, Marion Ruth (nee Lennon).
Of Waipahi. Surrounded by loving family on Wednesday, August 7, 2019, aged 80 years. Loved wife of the late John, dearly loved Mum, mother-in-law and Grandma to Mark and Margaret (Waipahi), Paula and Brad, Veronica, John and Sabrina, and Anna; Gary and Karen (Gore), Corina and Don, Lachlan and Scott; Chris and Haley (Queenstown), Alex and Molly. Thanks to Dr Chatterjee, nurses and staff at Southland Hospital. A farewell for Marion will be held in Calvin Community Church, Robertson Street, Gore on Tuesday, August 13, at 1.30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance. Messages to 511 Webb Road, RD 1, Gore 9771.

McKENZIE, Donald Craig (Don).
On August 9, 2019, in his 90th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Katherine. Loved father and father-in-law of Alistair and Brenda, and Fiona and Chris. Adored grandad of Amanda, Eric, Phillip, Aaron and their partners. Cherished great-grandad. A memorial service to celebrate Don’s life will be held at The Whakatu Presbyterian Church, Songer Street, Stoke, on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at 11.00am. In lieu of flowers donations to St John’s Ambulance would be appreciated and can be made at the service. Messages to 94 Fergusson Street, Stoke, Nelson 7011.

SLOWLEY, Barry John.
Peacefully in the loving care of Hospice Southland on Thursday, August 8, 2019 with his loving family by his side, aged 72 years. Dearly loved husband of Lynley and adored father and father-in-law of Janine, Katrina, and Emma and Megan. Loved son of Leonard* and Catherine* and brother of Kerry, and Denis. Loved son-in-law of Betty Adcock. At Barry’s request a private cremation has been held. A small graveside service for family and friends will be held to inter Barry’s ashes in the Eastern Cemetery on Wednesday, August 14, at 2.00pm. Messages to 69 George Street, Invercargill 9810. (* Denotes deceased) avenalpark.co.nz

In Memoriam

BLACK, John David.
In loving memory of my John who passed away on August 12, 2017. Too dearly loved to ever be forgotten. Always in my thoughts.
– Love Lucy and Cocoa.