Funeral Notices – Monday 18th March

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DAVIS, Jane Ruby Karina. 24.12.1930 – 16.03.2019 Whaea Jane was the adored and beautiful Mum of Rewi and Anneliese, Tane and Leanda, Patu*, Karina and Brett. Also Nana and Tauti to Ryan, Jana and Netty, Ariana, Kayne and Selena, Riki and Frances, Renata and Kate, Latrice Adam, Gianni-Rose, and Rubyjane and Bobbylee. But wait there’s more….. also Great-Nana and Nana Jane to Olivia, Ngaru, Patu, Manaia, Joe Joe, Nayeli, Zeta-Jane and Mila. Our Beautiful Taoka will be resting at Takutai o te Titi Marae, Foreshore Road, Colac Bay until her service on Wednesday, March 20, at 11.00am. Tauti’s interment is to follow the service at Riverton Cemetery with her much loved husband Wiremu Davis and her beautiful son Patu. The whanau wish to acknowledge the support of all the Southland Hospital Staff on the Medical Ward who supported Whaea Jane on this journey and as well St John Ambulance, Deli Diack, Ngai Tahu Whanui and Nga Runaka, and the many other whanau and friends who have supported them during the last week.
Kia Hiwa Rã! Kia hiwa rã!
E te Iwi o te Motu kua tae te karaka popouri mai te Motu Tti o Pütauhinu.
Kua hika te mãreikura
o tõ mãtou whãnau.
Moe mai rã, okioki mai rã.
Hoki atu ki õ tipuna kei te Huika o te Kahuraki.
Kãre e oti te arohanui mõu avenalpark.co.nz

DAVIS, Jane Ruby Karina. (24/12/1930 – 16/03/2019) Loved daughter of *Pearl Hunter and *Jens Rasmussen. As well as sister of *Pasha (Josephine) and *Jim Lee,* John and *Lulu Wilson, *Gordon and *Roma Wilson. Beloved Aunty to her many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Daughter in law to *Maryjane Davis and *Leonard Peterson, beloved sister in law of, *Jock and Shirley Peterson,*Nola and *Desmond Smith, *Bernice (Sue) and *Gordon Sommerville, *Leonard and *Joy Peterson, *Anaha and *Hotene Haira, *Florene and* Jack Larkins. As well beloved Aunty to her many nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. (*denotes deceased) avenalpark.co.nz

O’CONNOR, James Joseph (Jim). Passed away peacefully at Resthaven Village, Gore, on Sunday, March 17, 2019; in his 89th year. Dearly loved husband of Lorna, loved father, father-in-law, and Grandad of John and Debbie, Sam, Rory, and Kelsey (Rotorua); Liz and Ritchie Clark, Michael, Daniel, Matthew, and the late Abby (Balfour); Margaret and Richard Power, Hemi, Riki, and Miriama (Australia); Sharon and Roger Collins, Simone, Libby, and Troy (Gore); Trudy and Barry Roughan, Natasha, Kirsten, and Luke (Mandeville); Karen and Brian Smith, Jordan, Genna, and Callum (Balclutha), and a loved great-Grandad. Funeral details to be advised. Messages to 22A Huron Street, Gore 9710.

GAMEREN, Peter Anthony. Of Invercargill, formerly of Roxburgh. Peacefully on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Southland Hospital with his family at his side, in his 87th year. Dearly loved husband of Jeanne. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Marianne and Dave Sommerville, Yvonna James, David, the late Sonya and Steve Canning, Tony and Kathryn, Donna and Lindsay Burns, and loved stepfather of Carl Hopkinson and Jeff McLarn, loved father-in-law of Simone Hopkinson, and Debra McLarn. Loved Grandad of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart Foundation can be left at the service. A service for Peter will be held on Friday, March 22, 1.30pm, at J Fraser and Sons Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. A private cremation will follow. Messages to 10 Coronation Street, Strathern, Invercargill 9812.

In Memoriam

CRAYTHORNE, Lewis Lester. 08.06.1938 – 18.03.2018
In loving memory of  our darling Lewis,  forever in our thoughts.  – Your loving family.

CHISHOLM, Edna Rose. In loving memory of a dear wife, Mum, mother-in-law and Gran who passed away 15 years ago today, on March 18, 2004. Loved and remembered always. – John, Hugh, Alison, and families.