Funeral Notices – Monday 23rd May

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JOHNSTONE, Kenneth Ivan (Blue-Gum):
At Southland Hospital after a short illness on Friday, 20th May 2022, aged 77 years. Loved brother of Arthur*, Evelyn*, and Margaret*. A loved uncle of Dale & Annette, Robin & Carol, Ayleen & Gary, Valerie & James, Judith, and Sandra. A loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great niece. A service to celebrate Ken’s life will be held in the Wyndham Rugby Club Rooms, Memorial Drive, Wyndham on Tuesday, 24 th May at 1:30pm. If you wish to attend the service via
livestream please go to the Avenal Park Website, Obituaries page and click on the link on Ken’s page. Messages C/- Cameron Family, PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9840. avenalpark.co.nz

MASON, Donald Frederick:
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family after a brief, courageous battle on Friday May 20, 2022. Aged 75 years. Much loved husband of Pam. Loved father and father-in-law of Niki and Stacy McNaught, Sarah and Trevor Tatham. Much loved Grandfather of Hannah*, Emma and Caleb McNaught, Adam and Sophie Tatham. Loved son of Fred* and Ethel* Mason. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Bev* and Ian* Wisely, Ernie Mason, Noelene and Ken Hamlin, Joan* and Les Jones, Lindsay* Mason, Sandy Mason and Reggie Stuart, Bob and Robyn Mason, Arch Mason and Rhonda Bell, Carol and Doug Sanford, and Greg Mason. Loved son-in-law of Bruce* and Joan* Harrington. Loved brother-in-law of Judith and Brian* Denton, Jim and Helen Harrington, and Alan* Harrington. Loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be left at the service for Hospice Southland. Join the family to farewell Donald in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 1 pm, on Thursday May 26. Following afternoon tea we will be leaving for Riverton Cemetery. Messages to 47 Clifton Street, Invercargill 9810 and tributes may be left on Donald’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

POWELL, Frances Muriel (Fran) (formerly Vercoe, nee Hansen):
Peacefully at home, Arrowtown, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Loved wife of the late Scott Powell, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Shona Vercoe (Dunedin), Margaret and Richie Clark (Cromwell), Sandra and George Paye (Arrowtown), cherished grandmother of Daniel* and Scott Wysockyj, Ryan Vallily; Calvin, Michael and Lisa Clark, Bradley Page, and proud great-Gran of her nine great-grandchildren. Stepmother of Joe* and Lourdes Powell, and special friend of Willie Solomon. A service for Fran will be held at St John’s Presbyterian Church, Arrowtown, on Wednesday, May 25 at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations for Arthritis Foundation and Save the Children would be appreciated. Livestream link https://livestream.com/accounts72885/franpowell Messages to 148 McDonnell Road, RD1, Queenstown 9371.
(*denotes deceased)

RANGITOHERIRI, DENNIS WAIRANGI:
Suddenly on Saturday 21st May 2022 at Bluff, aged 61 years. Loved father and Father-in-law of Sonny and Bethany, the late Mataiawhea. Loved Koko of Layton, Keita, Avani, Thahani, Phoenix, Te Aowera, Te Wimaraurau, the late Montel, Rico, Eli, Malakai, and his many other Moko’s. Loved friend of Audra. Funeral Details to follow. Messages to “Rangitoheriri Whanau” PO Box 632, Invercargill.

In Memoriam

COSGROVE, Paul Trevor (Cosie):
Passed away 1 year ago today
CosieYou always had a smile to share,
A joke to tell, time to care,
A jovial nature, warm and true
These are the memories we keep of you.
In our thoughts
and hearts forever
– Marj, Andrea and Cody, Paula and Chris and family