Funeral Notices – Monday 16th May

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(CAMERON) TE KOETI, Evelyn June:
24.6.1931 – 15.5.2022. Peacefully but unexpectedly at Wyndham Rest Home on Sunday, 15th May 2022, in her 91st year. Loved wife of Ian*, and Neville* and friend of Frank. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Dale & Annette, Robin & Carol, Ayleen & Gary, Valerie & James, Judith, Sandra and their families. Loved Nana, Great Nana and Great Great Nana of all her grandchildren. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Ken Johnstone, Arthur* Johnstone, and Margaret* & John* Cody. A service to celebrate Evelyn’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Thursday, 19th May at 11:00am. If you wish to attend the service via livestream, please go to the Avenal Park Website, Obituaries Page and click the link on Evelyn’s page. Messages C/- Cameron Family, PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9840. avenalpark.co.nz

DUTT, Phyllis Lana (Lana) (nee Lawton):
On Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Bupa Care Home in Riverton. After a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Loved mother of Asha and friend of Mayor Tim. Loved grandmother of Declan. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Evan and Lynn Lawton (Queenstown.) Loved daughter of the late Esmè and Noel Lawton. Aged 75 years. A sincere thank you to Dianne and the staff of Bupa Longwood who have cared for Lana with such kindness for the past 20 years. Funeral details to be advised. Messages to Tim’s office 101 Esk Street, Invercargill, or [email protected] and tributes may be left on Lana’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes.

McCleery, Shane Edward:
Passed away peacefully on Saturday 14th of May 2022, with Jo by his side, after a courageous fight. Very much loved soulmate of Jo. Treasured Dad and father-in-law of Jesse and Mel, Dean and Melissa, Dylan and Jamie. Adored Grandfather of Keenan, Ella, Lucah, Roman, Aubrey, and Alex. Much loved son and son-in-law of Lindsay and Paulette, Francis and Ken, Kevin and Maureen. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Robert and Lisa, Mark and Paula, and *Steven. Much loved ‘brother from another mother’ of Jack.
A private cremation will be held. A memorial service for Shane will be held in the future. Many thanks to the Oncology staff at Dunedin and Southland Hospitals, District Nurses, Hospice Southland, and the Toi Toi Tokanui Lions Club who have helped Shane through his journey. Messages to 40 Neva Street, Fortrose 9875 or can be left on Shane’s tribute page at www.distinctfunerals.co.nz

REWCASTLE, Myra Joy:
Peacefully at Rowena Jackson on Thursday, 12 May 2022, in her 99th year. Loved wife of the late Albert James (Bert) Rewcastle. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Ken and Vicki, Trish Edwards, and Gary and Lyn. Much loved grandmother to all her grand and great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Rowena Jackson for all the loving care they took of Mum. At Myra’s request, a private interment will take place at Invercargill on Wednesday, 18 May 2022. Messages to 203 Lamond Street East, Invercargill 9810. avenalpark.co.nz

THACKWELL, Enid Joyce:
22.02.1927 – 07.05.2022
Passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 7, at Calvary Hospital, Southland. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Thackwell. Dearly loved mother of Karen and Darryl. Treasured grandmother of Sean, Adam, and Catherine. Always in our hearts.

In Memoriam

HAMMOND, Alec:
Remembered with love, respect and gratitude always.
– Adam and family.

HAMMOND, Alec:
In loving memory of Alec who died seven years ago today.
Grief is the price we pay
for love but love is
stronger than death.
Forever yours – Julie

MORTON, Barry Alan:
Passed away May 16, 2020. It has been 2 years since we said goodbye to you, we miss you lots Dad and you have left a big hole in our lives. P.S. You better be taking care of Mum.
Fly High!
Love – Leigh; Amanda and Charlotte; Christopher, Shaylee, Dylan, Zoey, Aroha, River and Zephyr

MOSS, William Herbert (Bill):
Dad..
Your life was a blessing
Your memory a treasure…
You are loved beyond words
And missed beyond measure…
Love – Pam, Allison and families