Funeral Notices – Saturday 19th March

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CLARK, Sandra Diane:
Passed away peacefully at Rowena Jackson Rest Home on Thursday, 17th March 2022, aged 70 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Alan and loved mother of Nathan. A service to celebrate Sandra’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Monday, 21st March at 1:00 pm. The service is limited to 100 people and a vaccine pass will be required to attend the service. Messages to 36 Price Street, Invercargill 9810.
avenalpark.co.nz

KEY, Kim Marie (nee Clark):
2-2-1969 to 20-3-2014
The touch of her hand
The warmth of her smile
The strength of her love
Are priceless treasures
Locked in our hearts forever.
Our beautiful Angel
We love you so much.
Mum, Ross, Dad,
Doug, Nathan and Family
XXXXXX
avenalpark.co.nz

MURNEY, Mick:
Passed away surrounded by family, at Lister Home, on Thursday, March 17, 2022; aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Pauline. Much loved father and father-in-law of Mel (Melissa) and Craig McCrostie, Nick and Brenda Murney, and Ben. Loved Grampy of Ted, Mac, Polly; Luke, and Alice.
“Waimate born and bred”
A funeral mass to celebrate Mick’s life will be held at St Patrick’s Catholic Basilica, 3 Timaru Road, Waimate, on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at 1.00pm, followed by interment at The Waimate Public Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice South Canterbury would be greatly appreciated and may be left at the service. Vaccination passes will be required. A livestream of the service is available, please email: [email protected] or call on 6862148. Messasges to: 3 Herbert Street, Waimate 7924.

PURDUE, Warren Sydney:
Peacefully at home with his loving family by his side, on Thursday, 17 March 2022, aged 74 years. Precious soulmate and best friend of Joanne. Kindest, caring father of Annaleigh (London), Jamie*, Samuel*, and Deidre*. Loving grandfather of d’Artagnan, and Rueben. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Diane and Archie Robinson, Merle Purdue, Lindsay*, Fraser and Karen, Elizabeth and Kevin Joyce, Ian and Raewyn Smeaton, and Judith Smeaton, a loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. A private family service has been held. Messages to 20 Wellington Street, Invercargill 9812.
avenalpark.co.nz

RAYNER, Robyn Margaret (Shields):
On March 14, 2022, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice. Loving wife, companion, soulmate and friend of Barry. Mum and mother-in-law to Aaron, Trycia and Dion, Tony and Vicky. Awesome Nan to Cohen, Jenika, Georgia and Mackenzie. We would all like to send a special thanks for the amazing care Robyn received by the Nurse Maude team. You will be lovingly remembered xox. At Robyn’s request a private family service has been held.

In Memoriam

KEY, Kim Marie (nee Clark):
2.2.1969 – 20.3.2014
The touch of her hand
The warmth of her smile
The strength of her love
Are priceless treasures
Locked in our hearts forever.
Our beautiful Angel we love you so much.
– Mum, Ross, Dad, Doug, Nathan and family XXXXXX

McKAY, Gary:
11.04.1940 – 19.03.2017
Where did 5 years go?
When I am lonely,
And things go wrong,
I seem to hear you whisper,
Cheer up kid and carry on.
Loved and remembered everyday
– Robyn.

McKAY, Gary:
11.04.1940 – 19.03.2017
Memories are something,
No one can steal,
They leave a heartache,
No one can heal,
Quietly each day,
Your memory we treasure,
Missing you always,
Forgetting you never.
– Anthony and Mel.

SANFORD, Gordon:
30.06.1950 – 19.03.2021
In Loving Memory
Those we love don’t go away,
They walk beside us every day.
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and always dear.
Love always – Sharon, Jason, Raewyn, Anton, Andrea, Rebecca, and grandchildren.

SMITH, Russell William (Russ):
Of Alexandra. It is with great sadness that we as a family announce Russell’s passing at home on March 16, 2022. Much loved husband of Irene, loving father and father-in-law of Simon and Vanessa, Tonya and Robert, adored G’dad of Sophie, Ruby, Max, Connor and Emily. In Accordance with Covid guidelines numbers of attendance are restricted, Vaccine Passes are required, livestreaming is available at www.affinityfunerals.co.nz .A service to celebrate Russell’s life with be held at Affinity Funeral Home, 143 A Centennial Avenue, Alexandra, on Wednesday, March 23, at 1.30pm, followed by a private cremation. Messages to [email protected]

Acknowledgement

DOWLING, Beverley June:
Brian, Angela, Michelle and families would like to thank everyone for their kindness on the passing of Beverley. The cards, flowers, phone calls, baking and visits were very much appreciated and we are very grateful. Thank you to the staff at the Nelson Hospital Oncology Unit and a special thank you to the staff at the Nelson Hospice who cared for Beverley in her last days. Please accept this as a personal thanks to you all.

HANNON, Craig James (Spoon):
Aged 67. Passed at Calvary Hospital on Monday, March 7, 2022. Dearly loved son of Elaine Shand and Albert Hannon. Brother to; Grant, Tricia-Lee, Shane, Louise, Reade and Brett. Uncle to; Joshua, Cedah, Caleb, Hannah and Breanah. Great-Uncle to; Dorian, Karter, Vila, Isla and Encke. As per Craig’s wishes a private service and cremation has already been held. Many thanks to all those involved in Craig’s care over the long years. Special acknowledgement to the wonderful folk at Good Partners who kept him in his own home as long as practicable, and to Calvary Hospital where he spent his final months.
‘Fly High – Finally Free’

HENDERSON, Russell Lyall:
Irene, Joanne, Dougall and families wish to express their sincere thanks and gratitude to everyone for their support prior to and following the sad loss of Russell. Thank you to those who attended Russell’s service, sent cards, messages and personal visits. A special thanks to the amazing Hospice Southland team, the Dunedin Dialysis team and the Lakes District Nurses for the care and kindness provided. Please accept this as a personal thank you.