Funeral Notices – Monday 15th October
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TIPPEN, Roger Keith. Peacefully in the wonderful care of Hospice Southland on Sunday, 14th October 2018, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of Pat. Loved father, father-in-law & Gramps of Christine & Nigel, Thomas, William, & Katherine Edwards; Matthew & Rosina, Olivia, & Sam Tippen (CHC); Damian Tippen; Stephen & Juliet, Lillian, & Jack Tippen (CHC). Loved brother and brother-in-law of Jefferie & Maureen Tippen, Noeline George, Julie* & Gerald Herron, Valerie & David* Collins, Denise Cairns, Neil Hogan, Marie & Dennis Kean, & Brian* Hogan. A loved uncle of all his nieces & nephews. A cherished and respected friend of the Sacred Heart Church community. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Roger’s life will be held in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, North Road, Invercargill on Thursday, 18th October at 10:30am, the service will conclude with the burial at the Eastern Cemetery. The Rosary will be recited at 728 North Road, Invercargill on Wednesday, 17th October at 7:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Motor Neurone Disease Association would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 728 North Road, Lorneville, 6 RD, Invercargill 9876. avenalpark.co.nz
RAUBER, Guido Amadeus. Unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. Loved husband of the late Janine. Loved father of Kass and Alexander and father-in-law of Emily. Proud Grandad of Rosemary, Charlotte and Isabelle. Loved son of the late Norbert and Luise, and all the family in Switzerland. Also loved brother-in-law of the Steffert family. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Guido’s life will be held in the St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Winton, on Tuesday, October 16, at 1.30pm, followed by an interment at East Winton Cemetery. Messages to 150 Hedgehope Block Road, RD 2, Invercargill 9872.
PATERSON, John Robert (Jock). ‘He’s piped his last tune’
On October 10, 2018, Jock passed away suddenly at
Kew Hospital, Invercargill, supported by family, aged 90 years. Loved husband of the late Valmai Jean, and latterly, the late Isa Rayner. Loved father and father-in-law of Stephen and Ann-Elizabeth, Graeme and Ann, Philip and Kathy, David and Sandra, Murray and Tracey, Keith and Helen, Andrew and Debby, Jan, and loved grandad of his 22 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Also loved step-father of Barry and Robyn, Trevor and Ann, Neil and Nicki, Gayleen and Tony, Allan and Sue, Owen, Gordon and Jenny, Kerri and Mandy, and loved step-grandad of his 21 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. A service will be held at J Fraser & Sons, corner Esk & Doon Sts, Invercargill, at 1.30pm on Monday, October 15, 2018. Messages to 11 Retreat Rd, Invercargill 9872. The family would appreciate donations to St John Ambulance in lieu of flowers. stjohn.org.nz/Support-us/donate/feb-appeal-2018
Respectfully cared for by J Fraser & Sons Ltd F.D.A.N.Z.
TIPPETT, Mervyn William (Merv). Peacefully on Monday, October 8, 2018, after a long struggle, and in the loving care of Ascot Care Home. Dearly loved husband of Marion for 60 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Margaret and Ross Turner, Gavin Tippett, and Paul and Morag Tippett. A dearly loved Grandad of Rebecca, Luke, Josh, Ben, Blake, and Danielle, and a very much loved and cherished great-grandad of Aliyah, and Mika. As per Merv’s wishes a private family service has been held. No flowers by request. Messages to Villa 37, 211 Racecourse Road, Invercargill 9810. avenalpark.co.nz
