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CHINPOY, Carol Ethel (GAR):
Rachael, Keith, Allan, Tarewa and families wish to express their deepest gratitude and love to the most amazing friends, family and community on the passing of our precious mum, mother in law, Gar and friend to so so many. We have been overwhelmed and beyond humbled by the food, visitors, messages, kindness, love and support from near and a far. Thank you all so very much, Arohanui.
“An amazing women has left her memory in so many hearts – forever loved and missed everyday”
HILL, David John:
Suddenly on Sunday, 3rd July 2022. Dearly loved husband of Joanne and dearly cherished Dad of Cheryl and father-in-law of Greig. Loved son of Margaret and Francis* and son-in-law of Gwen and Peter and a loved brother and brother-in-law. A service to celebrate David’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Thursday, 7th July at 10:00am. The service will conclude with a private cremation. Messages to 110 Tramway Road, Strathern, Invercargill 9812. avenalpark.co.nz
HAWKEs, Marcus:
With heavy hearts we say farewell to Marcus who passed away after a long battle, age 46. Dearly loved eldest child of Brenda, and Ray. Big brother and brother in-law to Heidi and Craig; Luaan and Chantelle; Larissa and Paul; Nadine and John; Christian and Jackie; and the late Reuben. Loving uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Loved nephew and cousin. With immense gratitude to all health services involved, especially the renal team at Dunedin Hospital. A private family service has been held. Messages of support to Avenal Park Funeral Home. avenalpark.co.nz
JACQUES, Patricia Mary (Pat):
Passed away peacefully after a courageous journey on Thursday 30 June 2022, surrounded by love. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Ted for 56 years. Cherished mother and mother in law of Maree Jacques, Di and Bob Cullen, Chris and Phil Penney (Omamara), Paddy and Rae Jacques (Melbourne), and Teresa and Paul Reithmaier (Auckland). Loved Nana of Nikita and John, Michael and Sarah-Jane; Liam and Holly, Sam and Maddy; Jordaine and Ana Jordane, Shay, Caleb, Lacey, Nevaeh, Aria, Whaiaupou Iti, Shi; Briar, Finn and Max. Loved sister and sister in law of Terry* and Gloria Burns, Barry and Elaine* Burns, and Helen Burns, Heather and Roger Collett and all the extended Jacques family. Loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Family would like to sincerely thank Sarah-Jean, Kate, Rebecca and the nursing staff of Hospice Southland for their special care and support. Donations to Hospice Southland would be greatly appreciated and can be left at the service. Rosary will be held at 5pm on Friday 8th July, St Mary’s Basilica, 65 Tyne Street Invercargill. A Celebration of Life Service for Pat will be held on Saturday 9th July 2022, 10am at J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Corner Esk and Doon Streets Invercargill. Interment at Eastern Cemetery will follow. Messages to 79 Durham Street Invercargill or to Pat’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz where her livestream link is available.
JILLINGS, Eleanor Emily:
Peacefully at Peacehaven Village, on Saturday, July 2, 2022, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Brian. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Robyn and Nick (Australia), Helen, Susan and John (Invercargill), Peter and Cynthia (Australia). Loved grandmother and great-grandmother of Martin, Kim, Max and Pippa; Alice, Josh, Dylan and Ava; Bree, the late Andrew. Mathew and boys. A private cremation has been held but a service to celebrate Eleanor’s life will be held at the Lindisfarne Methodist Church, on Friday, July 8, at 2.00pm. Messages to 90 Islington Street, Invercargill 9810.
“At Rest”
Eleanor’s service will be live streamed and my be viewed by clicking on this link https://livestream.com/accounts72885/eleanorjillings
VIVIER, Anne (nee McManus):
Passed away peacefully, with Frank by her side, on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Resthaven, Gore. Dearly loved wife of Frank. Mum of Kevin and Charmaine Blair, loved Granny of Ben, Michaela, Jessica, Billy, Jack and Tom. Dearly loved sister of her brothers and sisters. A service to celebrate Anne’s life will be held at the Southland Crematorium, Rockdale Road, Invercargill, on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 2.30pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be left at the service for the St John Gore. Messages to 12F Canning Street, Gore 9710.
VREUGDENHIL, Emmy Cornelia:
Peacefully, on July 3, 2022, at Clutha Health First; aged 92 years. Loved wife of *Cornelius, much loved mother and respected Oma of *Helena and *Barry, Ruth, Christopher, and Leigh Morton; Petronella and Brian, Rachel, *David, and Sharlene Waddingham; Cristine, Melissa, Stephanie, Martyn, and James Joyce; Cornelis and *Karen, and Michelle, Rebecca, Stacey, Nicole, and Kelly; Pieter and Liz, Bryce, Sonja, and Danielle; Yvonne and Tom, Justine, Nicolas, Richard, and David Winn; Rachal and Sam, Chantalle, and Kaleb Fegan and Tyson, and a cherished Oma to all of her great-grandchildren. A service for Emmy will be held on Thursday, July 7, at 1.00pm in our Chapel, 12 James Street, Balclutha, followed by interment at the Balclutha Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Balclutha St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at Emmy’s service. Messages to The Vreugdenhil Family, PO Box 171, Balclutha 9240.
(*denotes deceased)
In Memoriam
RUDOLPH, Caroline Josephine:
11.01.1957 – 04.07.2020
Missing you Carol everyday,
Two years has passed quickly,
Mum, Dad and our Ancestors will ensure you Rest in Peace,
Your wishes are mine.
Love you
– Eva, Josie, Kevin, Maria, family and friends.