Funeral Notices – Monday 25th March
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BROAD, Judi. Suddenly on Tuesday 19th March 2019. Loved wife of Steve. Loved mother of Henri. Loved sister of Pam, John, Ross, Bruce and all their families. As to Judi’s wishes a private cremation has taken place, but a memorial service will be held in the Kingdom Hall, Gore on Friday 29th March 2019 at 2pm. Messages to 26 Farm Street, Lumsden. mwfunerals.co.nz
CHRISTIE, Hazel Margaret. M.N.Z.M. Peacefully at Rowena Jackson, on Saturday 23rd March 2019. Dearly loved sister of Joan Guise* & Janet Christie*. Loved sister-in-law of Ian*. Friend of Alastair. Much loved aunt of Carolyn*, Roger & Christina (Auckland), Raewyn & Ron (Timaru). “The family would like to thank Dr Tabitha Luecker, the staff at Rowena Jackson and the members of the Lindisfarne Methodist community for their love , care and support over the years” A Memorial service to celebrate Hazel’s life will be held in the Lindisfarne Methodist Church, crn of Lindisfarne & Millar streets, on Saturday 30th March 2019 at 11am. Messages to: PO Box 632, Invercargill. * Denotes Deceased. mwfunerals.co.nz
DYER, Norma Joyce (Aunty Joyce). Passed away peacefully in St Andrews Home, Dunedin, on Thursday, March 21, 2019, in her 103rd year. Loved daughter of the late Fred and Margaret Dyer, sister and sister-in-law of the late Lorna and Bill Flux. Aunty to her niece Robyn and Adrian Colman. A much loved “Aunty Joyce” to all who knew and loved her nationally and internationally. Loved friend to so many. Your kindness, sense of fun and hospitality has been a blessing to us all. Thank you to the staff at St Barnabas and St Andrews Rest Homes for their warmth and care of Aunty Joyce over the last few years. A service for Joyce will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 415 Moray Place, Dunedin, at 11.00am on Wednesday, March 27. You are invited to bring a flower from your garden, to the service in Joyce’s memory. Messages care of Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin 9012. Gillions Funeral Services Ltd FDANZ NZIFH
HEATHCOTE, Keith. Much loved and respected friend of all those that rode with Keith. “Your smile will be dearly missed on our journey’s ahead, Ride High Brotha”
McVicar, Jillian Isobel (Jill). On Friday 22 March 2019, our beautiful sister passed away, at Southland Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved daughter of the late Berys and Edwin Shuttleworth, loved sister of Carolyn and Brian, Vicki and Peter, Jo and Jeff, Kerry and Sheryl, and Greg and Ange and a much loved Aunty. “For all of us you gave your best, now the time has come for you to rest so go in peace, you’ve earned your sleep, Your love in our hearts, Will eternally keep”. avenalpark.co.nz
MCVICAR, Jillian Isobel. Passed away at Southland Hospital on 22 March 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved mum of Dylan, and Georgia and much loved partner of Kerry. “All that I am Or ever hope to be I owe to my angel mother”
A service to celebrate Jill’s life will be held at The Ascot Park Complex, Racecourse Road on Thursday the 28 March, at 1pm. Followed by private interment. Donations to Brain Injury New Zealand would be greatly appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to c/o P O Box 1345, Invercargill 9840. avenalpark.co.nz
MITCHELL, Shirley. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Ascot Care Home, on Friday, March 22, 2019. Aged 83 years. Dearly loved daughter of the late Eleanor and William Mitchell. Dearly loved sister of her nine siblings, loved aunt of Janice and the family. A service to celebrate Shirley’s life will be held at the Southland Crematorium Chapel, Rockdale Road, Invercargill, at 2.00pm on Wednesday, March 27. Messages to Janice, 74 Forfar Crescent, Invercargill 9812. Shirley will be at Janice’s home until the Funeral service. frasersfunerals.co.nz
ROSS, Colleen Ann. Peacefully at Southland Hospital on Saturday 23 March 2019 with her loving family by her side. Aged 83 years (a woman who was 56 for 7 years). Dearly loved wife of Alan Ross. Loving mother of Micheal, John, David, Andrew, Vanessa, Nicky, and Dale and loving Grandmother of Danielle, Marc, Jaime and Caitlin. “Forever Loved”
A service to celebrate Colleen’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox St on Thursday 28 March at 2.30pm. The service will conclude with the burial at Eastern Cemetery. avenalpark.co.nz
WATKINSON, Victor Graham (Graham). Peacefully at Southland Hospital on Saturday 23 March 2019 with his loving family by his side, aged 73years. Loved son of Vic* and Lizzie*. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Keith and Shirley, Joan and Peter Sears, Mary and John Kortright, Moo and Doug Richmond. Loved uncle of Ann, Helen, David, Kevin, Michael, Susan, Philip, and Vin. Loving friend and companion of Marion. A service to celebrate Graham’s life will be held at the Riverton Racecourse, Riverton on Thursday 28 March at 11am. Followed by interment at the Riverton Cemetery. Donations to the Blood and Leukemia Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. avenalpark.co.nz
WATKINSON, Victor Graham On 22 March 2019 at Kew Hospital aged 73 after a brave battle. Beloved friend & companion for 37 years of Marion Calvert and special, dearly loved ‘Graham’ to Shirley* & Arthur Pankhurst, Elizabeth & Richard* Simonka, Gordon* Calvert & Kate Harbison and Trevor & Desrae Calvert. avenalpark.co.nz
