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CHRISTIE, Zavier Nyra. 22 July 2006 – 22 December 2018
Aged 12 years. Serenely, at Hospice Southland, after a hard fought battle. Cherished daughter of Dion Christie and Valerie Marshall, adored sister of Taia and Krystal, Maxine, Jordan, Trent, Tyrone, and Ahorangi, much loved Aunty of her nieces and nephews, treasured granddaughter, niece and cousin. Zavier will be at Te Wharekura o Arowhenua, 734 Tweed Street, Invercargill, until her funeral service at 11.00am on Thursday, December 27, then leaving for the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to 412 Herbert Street, Invercargill 9810.

COLVIN, Philip Keith (Phil). Suddenly at Timaru Hospital with Loretta by his side on Saturday, December 22, 2018, aged 58 years. Dearly loved partner of Loretta for 13 years. Loved stepdad of Jonathon and Stacey, Matthew (deceased), Amy and Dan, Jason and Fern. Father to his four children. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Jimmy and Janet and all his siblings. Thanks to Fiona, Jo and Steve from Lister Home, and to Sarah, Carol and Chris from Healthcare NZ for their wonderful care of Phil. A service to celebrate Phil’s life will be held at Aoraki Funeral Services Chapel, 11 John Street, Waimate, on Thursday, December 27, at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation. Messages to 73 Parsonage Road, Waimate, 7924.

DONALDSON, Margaret Alice (Alice). Aged 76. Passed peacefully on Sunday 23 December 2018. Loved wife of Allan, and the late Ken Wisely. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Russell and Robyn Wisely, Sue and Bruce Allison. Loved “Nana D” of John, Richard and Briar, and Stephanie Allison, and Taylor Wisely. A private service
for Alice will be held where she will be laid to rest at Calcium Cemetery.
Messages to Drummond RD3 Otautau 9683. frasersfunerals.co.nz

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DONALDSON, Margaret Alice (Alice). Loved sister and sister-in-law of Francis and the late Frank Millar, Dorothy and the late Mick McCallum, Roger and Judy Kennedy. Loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews.

HAMMOND, Daphne. Peacefully with her loving family by her side at Hospice Southland on Friday, December 14, 2018, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim Hammond. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of David and Jayne Valli, Russell and Jenni Valli, Glenys and Philip Peters, and Bruce and Sue Hammond. A dearly loved Nana of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. At Daphne’s request a private family service has been held. Messages to 61 Beatrice Street, Invercargill 9810. avenalpark.co.nz

HAMILTON, John Baillie. Passed away suddenly at home, on Friday, December 21, 2018, aged 78 years. Funeral details to be advised. Messages to 19 Malta Street, Wyndham 9831.

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JOHNSTONE, Stuart. Passed away at Southland Hospital, on Saturday, 22 December, 2018, in his 83rd year. Dearly loved husband of the late Wilma, step-father and father-in-law of Donald (Wyndham), Grant (Edendale), Brent and Maria (Brisbane), and their families. Loved brother and brother-in-law of *Duncan and *Jean, *Charles and *Edna, *Tom and *Gladys Healy, *Archie and Vina, *William and Valma, *Ronald and Elaine, Jim and Mary. A service for Stuart will be held in the Wyndham Town and Country Club, Redon Street, on Thursday, 27 December, at 1.30pm, then leaving for the Wyndham Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be left for the Wyndham and Districts Community Rest Home. Messages to 195 Oteramika Road, R.D.1, Invercargill 9871. (*denotes deceased).

LOVE, Bernard Bryce (Bernie). (of Alexandra), passed away peacefully on December 22, 2018, at Dunstan Hospital, aged 87. Now with his Lord. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Helen; much loved father and father-in-law of David and Caroline, Christine and Neil, Deirdre and Garry, and Hamish and Rachelle; best grandad ever of Elliot, Sam, Rebecca, Ben, Luke, Ruby and William; oldest brother of Warwick, the late Gerald and Robert, and cherished step-brother of Suzanne. A service to celebrate Bernie’s life will be held at St Enoch’s Church, Alexandra, at 1.30pm on Saturday, December 29, followed by a private cremation. Messages to 1 Lanes Road, Bridge Hill, Alexandra 9320. Special thanks to the wonderful, caring staff of Dunstan Hospital and Dunedin Public Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations please to Dunstan Hospital and St John Ambulance. Cared for by
Affinity Funerals Central Otago & Lakes District F.D.A.N.Z.

THOMPSON, Charles Thomas ”Ritchie”. 25.8.1938 – 22.12.2018
Passed away peacefully at Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane. Dearly loved dad of Carey, grandfather to Tansy, and great-grandfather to Jahkya. Messages c/o 333 Tweed Street, Invercargill.

In Memoriam

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HOBBS, Alex. Seven years have passed by, forever loved and missed.
You will never be a distant memory. – Sandra, Sam, Ruby and Aunty Belle. xxxx

Funeral Notices – Monday 24th December

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