Funeral Notices – Monday 6th May

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LINES, Matthew James (Matt)
Tragically taken on Wednesday 1 May 2019; aged 24 years. Much loved and treasured son of Stacy and Angela, Loved and cherished big brother of Kent, much loved Grandson of Kevin and Sally Gerrard, and Trev and Sharon, a loved nephew of Rick and Terra, Sean and Karena, and Annaliese, loved cousin of Clayton, Ayden, and Cooper, special friend of Sandy and Bob, and Ryan and Lizzie. A service for Matt will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Tuesday 7 May at 1.00pm, private cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers donations to St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 62 Oreti Road, Otatara, Invercargill. avenalpark.co.nz

MILLER, Helen McDuff McKay.
Aged 76, of Invercargill. Passed peacefully on Saturday, 4 May, 2019. Loved wife of the late Pat. Dearly loved Mum of the late John, the late Charlie, and Garry and Caroline. Much loved Granny of Rebecca and Charlie. Best friend of Aunty Marion and Uncle Roy, Cathy Adcock, and many others. Loved sister of Joan, and Jim (both Australia). Sincere thanks to the staff in Salisbury Wing at Rowena Jackson for their care and heartfelt farewell. A service to celebrate Helen’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, on Friday, 10 May at 11.00am, followed by private cremation. Messages can be sent to Lilly Family, Hanning Road, Grove Bush, RD2, Invercargill 9872. frasersfunerals.co.nz

WILMSHURST, Owen George (Owie).
Peacefully on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at Dunstan Hospital, Clyde. Cherished husband of Marion for 29 years, loved father and father-in-law of Aaron and Katie (Invercargill), Kim and Barry Adams (Christchurch), Shelley and Richard* Rameka (Ashburton), Nathan and Aroha Bates (Christchurch). Barry and Kelly Bates (Orari), most loved and cherished grandfather and great-grandfather, loved son of Gladys* and Oliver* Wilmshurst, loved brother of Valerie and Doug* Goodall, Ivan* and Eileen*, Marilyn and Neil Barclay.
“A great family man, loved by many”
A service to celebrate Owie’s life will be held at the Roxburgh Town Hall on Tuesday, May 7, at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation. Messages to 30 Awikiki Road, Roxburgh, 9571. *Denotes deceased

WOODFORD-ROBINSON, Mary Agnes.
Passed peacefully on Sunday, 5 May 2019. Dearly loved wife of David for 51 years. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Jonathan and Rieko, Brendan, Thérèse and Mark, and Clare. Adored Granny of Pepe and Raya. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Carmel and Nicky, Paul; and Estelle. RIP
A Rosary will be held at Mary’s home on Tuesday 7 May at 7pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Mary’s Basilica, Tyne Street, on Wednesday 8 May at 1.30pm followed by interment at Eastern Cemetery. Messages can be sent to 40 David Street, Invercargill 9810. frasersfunerals.co.nz