Funeral Notices – Monday 17th August

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BRIGGS, Valerie Frances:
Passed away peacefully at Albany House Rest Home, Gore, on Friday, 14 August 2020, in her 89th year. Much loved wife of *Ron, loved mother and mother-in-law of *Roger, Susan and Nick Holt, *Alison and Alistair Nichol, and Grant. Cherished Nana of Thomas, and Laura Nichol; Michael, Alex, and Reneé Holt and a great-Nana of Spencer Nichol. Loved sister of *Maureen, and Gavin Muirhead. Funeral details to be advised. Messages to 26 Huron Street, Gore 9710. (*denotes deceased)

CURTIS, Christine (Chris):
It is with much sadness and extreme sorrow that we advise Chris passed away suddenly on 14th August 2020. Adored wife of Jill Moser, best mum ever to her children Tony, Devon and Lilly Curtis, second mum’s to Christopher, Warren, Bryce* and Alisha Moser, and Granny to her very special boys Cody, Oscar and Dylan. Chris has left a massive hole in our hearts and lives. Chris’s wishes; is a private family gathering. A memorial service will be held at a later date when family and friends are able to travel and gather safely. All communication to Jill Moser, c/- PO Box 1380, Invercargill 9840, or to Chris’s tribute page on frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

ENGLISH, Frederick Charles (Fred):
Passed away peacefully after a long battle with Parkinson’s on Sunday August 16, 2020, in the care of his Resthaven family. Cherished husband and best friend of Sue for over 30 years. Most amazing and loved 2nd dad of Zoë. Loved son of the late Bill and Frances English and loved brother of the late Billy English. Much loved brother-in-law to his UK family.
“The road was long and varied, travelled to the fullest”
In accordance with Fred’s wishes a private cremation will be held. Messages to 29 Carlyle Street, Mataura 9712.

GRAHAM, Moira Margaret:
(Unexpectedly) Surrounded by her loving family in Invercargill on Wednesday August 12, 2020. Aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of Hugh for 62 years. Loved Mum of Carolyn, Ian and Jill, Stephen and Liz, and Peter and Jasmine. Cherished Grandma of Kylie, Taylor, Ashleigh, Amelia, and Charlotte. A funeral service will be held at 10.30 am on Tuesday August 18 (attendees by invitation only due to Covid19 Level 2 restrictions) The service may be viewed livestream at frasersfunerals.co.nz/funeral- services/live-streams/. Messages to 27 Bourke Street, Invercargill or to Moira’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

HODGES, Mavis Evelyn:
Peacefully passed away in the care of Lister Home, Waimate on Friday, 14 th August 2020, aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bert and partner of Bob. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Graham and Margaret, Marie, Lynda, and Allister. Adored Grandmother of all her Grand, Great and Great Great Grandchildren. A loved sister, sister-in-law and aunt of the Hodges and Cubitt families. A service to celebrate Mavis’ life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Tuesday, 18 th August at 11:00am, the service will conclude with the interment at the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to 669 Tay Street, Invercargill 9810. avenalpark.co.nz

MALLOCH, Cathrine Margaret:
On August 13, 2020, peacefully at Yvette Williams Retirement Village, aged 80 years. Dearly loved daughter of the late Jean and Murray Malloch (formerly of Invercargill and Waikouaiti). Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Donald and Ann (Rangiora), Jane and the late Alan Clarke (Christchurch), Janet (Wanaka) and the late Ross, Jan and David (Waikouaiti). Loved Aunty of her nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the staff of Yvette Williams for their love and care of Cathrine. She will be very sadly missed.
A celebration of Cathrine’s life will be held in Gillions Chapel, 407 Hillside Road, on Friday, August 21, at 11.00am, followed by private cremation. Messages to: Sheanlarich, PO Box 13, Waikouaiti 9541. Gillions Funeral Services FDANZ NZIFH

MARTIN, Te nghoi Tane (Snow):
Peacefully at home on Saturday, 15 August, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Hilda. Loved father and father-in-law of Gregory and Jane, Nathan and Megan, Craig and Sheryl. Loved Koro of all his grandchildren. Funeral Details to follow. Messages to PO Box 632, Invercargill. mwfunerals.co.nz

OFFICER, Gordon Leslie:
On August 14, 2020 peacefully at home. Dearly loved husband of the late Annette. Much loved father and father- in-law of Malcolm and Humaira, Stuart and Caroline, David, Suzanne and Jeff; and Lynlee. Treasured grandfather of Yasmin and Zayn, Erin, Kelsey, Hunter, Callum, Rearne, Jayde, Kaide, Jahmaya and Tayne. A service for Gordon will be held at Whitestone Chapel, 54 Weston Road, Oamaru, on Wednesday, August 19, at 11.00am. Messages c/- 45 Hood St, Wakari, Dunedin.

SANDFORD, Geoffrey Douglas (Geoff):
After a tough battle, in Dunedin, on Saturday, August 15, 2020, in his 70th year. Dearly loved husband of Wendy, loved father and father-in-law of Jason and Kylie, Tim, Deborah and Ian Compton, much loved Grandad of Jayde, Hope, Cody, Kelsey, Abbie and Hunter; Shannon, Lea, and Liam, and their partners, and great-Grandad of Noah. Funeral details to follow. Messages to 4 School Road, Waipahi, RD1, Gore 9771.

In Memoriam

FRASER, Noeline Freda:
22.12.1931 – 17.08.2017
Those we love don’t go away,
They walk beside us every day.
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.
Together with Gordon and remembered always with love – Jean, Helen, Laurence, Janice and families.