Funeral Notices – Monday 8th April
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BEAR, Alan. It is with great sadness we announce that Alan has passed away peacefully in care at Vickery Court, on Saturday 6th April; in his 77th year. Adored father of Cynthia Endicott-Davies and husband Lyndon Endicott-Davies (Christchurch) and Jarrod Bear and partner Kerrie Gregory (Auckland), loved Poppa Bear of grandsons Taylan and Kyle Endicott-Davies and Cooper and Oliver Bear. A service for Alan Bear will be held at J Fraser and Sons, corner Esk & Doon Streets Invercargill, at 2pm on Wednesday 10th April. Messages – and/or 441 Halkett Rd West Melton Christchurch 7671. frasersfunerals.co.nz
BRAND, Isabelle Victoria. (Peacefully) on Thursday, April 4, 2019 surrounded by her loving family and in the loving care of all the staff at Wyndham Resthome. Dearly loved wife and friend of Bill for 68 years. Dearly loved mum of David and Rowena (Invercargill), Kevin and Cheryl (Perth), Alan and Linda (Mataura). Loved Nanny of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Merle and the late Gordon McVicar (Invercargill). Loved sister-in-law and aunty of all her nieces and nephews. “Forever Loved and Remembered” A Graveside Service for Isabelle will be held at the Mataura Cemetery on Tuesday, April 9, at 1.30pm, for those who are unable to attend the service you are most welcome to share memories of Isabelle at the Mataura RSA from approximately 2.30pm. Messages to 30 Bangor Street, Mataura 9712 or email [email protected]
FISHER, Richard Nicol Anderson (Dicky Donut). 9 August 1931 – 4 April 2019
Surrounded by his loving family, Dick passed away peacefully at Calvary Hospital Invercargill. Much loved husband of Anna, father and father-in-law of Vaughn and April, Grandad of Willie and Michale, Slade, Jayce and Kylie, great-grandad of Suli, Josh, Nick, Ashley, and Sarah, and great-great-grandad of Aria. The family wish to express their grateful thanks to the numerous doctors and nurses and healthcare workers of the medical ward and emergency department at Southland Public Hospital, and for the loving care shown to Dick and his family by the amazing team at Calvary Hospital. A private cremation has been held for Dick. Messages to Mrs Anna Fisher, 37 Selbourne Avenue, Richmond, Nelson 7020.
GUTSELL (Jackie) Lorraine Isabel nee Richardson Passed away peacefully on Thursday 4th April 2019 at Peacehaven in her 85th year, surrounded by her loving family. Much loved wife (61 years) of the late Earl. Loved mother and mother in law of Wendy, Douglas, Susan and Murray, Lynley and Bruce, Mark, Ricky, Scott and Angela. Much loved Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Loved daughter of the late Bill and Isabel Richardson (Freshford). Loved sister and sister in law of Ruth* and Vic*, Ernie* Neville* Flora Kelvin/Squirt, Maurice and Dawn, Andy and Shirley*, David* Dennis*, Joan* and George*, Daphne*, Valerie and Barry/Salty, Phyllis and Bill*. Loved daughter in law of Moses* and Marion* Gutsell. Loved sister in law of Henry* and Kathleen*, Joy* and Angus*, Mary and Huck*, Jean* and Duncan*, Hazel* and Ken*, Gordon* and Maree, Nelson and Lyn, Leslie and Elvina*, Ivan* and Megan, Johnny, Patsy*, Phyllis and Bill*. Much loved Aunty to all her nieces and nephews. A farewell for Jackie will be held on Monday 8th April, 1pm (please note change of time) in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Interment at Wyndham Cemetery to follow. Messages to 58 David Street Invercargill. (*denotes deceased) Respectfully cared for by J Fraser & Sons Ltd, FDANZ frasersfunerals.co.nz
HOFFMAN, Annie Elizabeth, (née Shaw) ‘Beth’. Passed peacefully at Vickery Court with her family by her side on Friday 5 April 2019, in her 90th year. Beloved wife for 64 years of Bruce. Treasured mother and mother-in-law of George and Robyn, Kenneth, and Glenda and Stephen Wells. Loving Grandma of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of *Ray and *Rob Anderson, *Mary and *Wallace Butler, *Roddy and *Jeanette Hoffman, *Gordon and Margaret Hoffman. A service to celebrate Beth’s life will be held in First Presbyterian Church, Tay Street, Invercargill on Wednesday 10 April at 10am, followed by interment at Eastern Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Hearing Association would be appreciated and can be made at the service. Messages can be sent to 55 Vyner Road, RD 9, Invercargill 9879.
LANGFORD, Petula Therese. 24.7.1951 – 4.4.2019. Petula passed away peacefully at Vickery Court Rest Home on Thursday, April 4 2019, aged 67 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Kevin and loved mother of Reon (Australia), Zane and Lina (Underwood), Tara and Dean (Upper Hutt), Brit (Invercargill), and Glyn and Pip (Winton). Loved Nana of Keira, Levi, and Reid Langford. Loved daughter of the late Jim and Mary McHugh (Winton). R.I.P. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated in the St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 84 Great North Road, Winton TODAY Monday, April 8 at 10:00am. The service will conclude with the burial at the East Winton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 135 Great North Road, Winton 9720. God saw you getting tired, And a cure was not to be, So he put his arms around you, And whispered “Come to me”. Rest in Peace, Mum. avenalpark.co.nz
McCROSTIE, Hugh Cameron. Peacefully on Sunday 7 April 2019 in the loving care of the staff at Rowena Jackson with family at his side, aged 85. Dearly loved husband of the late Doreen. Treasured and much-loved father, father-in-law and Pop of Vicki, Noel, Sam and Bree Jago; Grant, Anita, Courtney, Emma, Sharni and Josie; Kay, Dean, Clare, Nick and Bridget Carleton; Erin, Nick, Lara and Jacob Robertson. Loved brother of Marion*, Lesley, Stewart*, Keith*, and Donald. A funeral service for Hugh will be held in J Fraser & Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Wednesday 10 April at 11am, followed by private interment at Calcium (Isla Bank) Cemetery. Messages can be sent to 300 McIvor Road, RD 6, Invercargill 9876. frasersfunerals.co.nz
SMALE, Christine Phillipa (Tina). Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at Gore Hospital, aged 70 years. Beloved daughter of Pearl and the late John, loved wife of Jim, precious mother and mother-in-law of Aaron and Robyn, Heidi, Jaimee and Lyndon, loved sister-in-law of Peter and Mary, Patty and Terry, and families.
‘At peace now’ A service to celebrate Tina’s life will be held in the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Traford Street, Gore, on Tuesday, April 9 at 1.00pm, then leaving for Charlton Park Cemetery. Donations kindly accepted for the Leukaemia and Blood Cancer NZ Organisation. A special thank you to the staff of ward 8C, Dunedin Hospital, Oncology Department and the team at Gore Hospital for all your care and kindness. Messages c/- 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore 9710.
