Funeral Notices – Saturday 22nd January

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BURGESS, Graham John:
On January 5, 2022, peacefully at Holmdene Rest Home, Balclutha; aged 86 years. Loved son of Fullerton* and Myrtle* Burgess, loved brother and brother-in-law of Alma and Andrew* Barrie, loved Uncle Graham of Andee and Geoff, Lachlan and Justine, treasured Great-Uncle Grahmee to Georgia, Annika, Elise, Hope, and Piper. A service for Graham was held in Balclutha on January 14, 2022. Graham’s service is available to view online, please contact Leishman Funeral Services for the link. Messages to 112 Clyde Street, Balclutha 9230.
(*denotes deceased).

CHURCH, Edward “Ross”:
Suddenly on Monday, January 17, 2022, doing what he loved. Beloved husband of Jan (Janice) and loved stepfather of Carl Scott (Luggate). Loved uncle and great-uncle of Pauline Hurst and family (Australia). Father of Wayne, Stephen, and Mark Church. A private service has been held as per Ross’ wishes.
R.I.P.

HORRELL, Moira Anne:
Peacefully at Longwood Care Home on Wednesday, 19 January, 2022. Aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Herbert. Loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Nicol and Annie, the late Brian and Shellie, Allen and Bernadette, Peter and Joy, Karen and Robbie, Eric and Terri. Adored Grandma and Great-Grandma of Alice and Lance, Fletcher and Sadie; George and Sheree, Harrison, Georgia and Arthur; Charles; Olivia; Logan and Nicole; David and Maritza and Lucas; Anna and Robert; John; Jenny and Cameron and Mila. A special thank you is extended from Moira’s family to the caring staff at Longwood Home, Riverton. A service to celebrate Moira’s life will be held in the Waiau Town and Country Club, Tuatapere on Thursday, 27 January at 1.30pm. A Vaccine Pass is required to attend. Interment at the Tuatapere Cemetery to follow. Messages to 269 Alton Road, RD 1, Tuatapere 9691 or to Moira’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where livestream details are available.

HUTTON, Joyce Marjorie (Marj):
Peacefully at Elmslie House, Wanaka, with her loving family at her side, on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of David*, much loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of David and Terry (Pleasant Point), Anne and Graham McCambridge (Wanaka), Debbie Saxton and Paul* Friedl (Alexandra), Jill and Ross Macdonald (Christchurch), Mark and Dale (Alexandra), loved sister-in-law of Peg Maxwell (Alexandra), loved and devoted Nana Marj of Tony and Sarah, Alysha and Stu; Matthew and Ana, Vanessa and James, Hayden and Kate; Amie and Robbie, Jamie and Erin; Ashleigh; Sara and Joshua, Michael and Ebony, Hannah and Shaun, and loved great-Nana Marj of her 12 great-grandchildren.
“Fly high with the angels”
A service to celebrate Marj’s life story will be held in St Enoch’s Presbyterian Church, 12 Centennial Avenue, Alexandra, on Wednesday, January 26, at 11.00am, private cremation. Covid-19 Vaccine pass required. Immense thanks to the staff of Elmslie House for their wonderful care of Marj. In lieu of flowers, donations kindly accepted for Elmslie House Activity Programme. Messages to 4 Ironside Drive, Wanaka 9305 or email [email protected]
(*denotes deceased).

JACK, Barry Dennis (Bazza):
Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, aged 76 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Kathy (Kathryn), deeply loved father of Shane and Diane (Calgary, Canada), dearest brother of Shirley Hansen, and uncle of Carl Hansen (Hervey Bay, Australia), brother-in-law of Colin and Nola Brown (Mosgiel), and Ian and Mary Anne Brown (Lauder). Son of the late Sandy and Helen Jack, and son-in-law of the late Allan and Pauline Brown. A private service was held on Friday, January 21. Messages to 33 O’Neill Crescent, Alexandra 9320, or [email protected]. Bazza will be missed by all who knew him.
“Well aged, gregarious lover of life”

LITTLE, Trevor Keith (Grandpa):
Passed peacefully at Gore Hospital on Thursday, January 20, 2022, aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Alexis, loved father and father-in-law of Russell and Andrea (Tauranga), Tony* (Nightcaps), Kim*, Scott* and Robyn (Gore), Carl and Chloe (Gore), and cherished Grandpa to the Little Clan. Our family’s heartfelt thanks go to the nursing staff of Gore Hospital for the special care they gave Trevor in passing. Friends and family are invited to a memorial service for Trevor at “The Reservation”, 16 Spittles Way, Gore, starting at 3.00pm on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Livestream link https:// livestream.com/accounts72885/ trevorlittle Messages to 16 Hobson Street, Gore 9710. (*denotes deceased).

MEIKLE, Danielle Elisabeth (nee Beer):
On Thursday, September 9, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family, Danielle went to sleep after a courageous battle. Beloved and precious wife and mother of Grant, Jake and Scarlett. Beloved and precious daughter of John and Pamela Beer (Myross Bush), beloved and precious sister of Andrew and Jackie Beer (Melbourne), and Rachel Beer (Queenstown). Much loved Auntie Danielle of Ariana and Ella Beer (Melbourne), and much loved niece, cousin and friend to many, aged 47 years.
She will always be remembered with so much love.

A memorial service will be held at Ascot Park at 1.00pm on Thursday, January 27. All who knew Danielle or wish to pay their respects will be welcome at the service and afternoon tea. A covid pass will be required to enter Ascot Park Hotel.

O’KEEFE, Vincent Warren:
After a long journey at Southland Hospital on Friday 21 January 2022. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Yvonne and Geoff Roberts (McKay, Australia), Margaret and Neville, and the late Colin. In accordance with Vincent’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages to 36 Iona Court Invercargill 9812.
avenalpark.co.nz

O’BYRNE, Basil Richard:
26.11.1934 – 19.01.2022
It is with great sorrow we announce the sudden passing of Basil on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. A much loved husband and friend of Jennifer for 64 years, deeply loved and respected father of Karen Rowe, Joanne and Mark Long, Michael and Christine O’Byrne, Cushla Roberts* and Graeme Lilley*, and Kathy and Greg Hunter. Loved Grandad of Jolene and Chris Cullen, Brendan Keller, Gareth and Carly Long, Alana and Richard Slade, Olivia and Aaron Waite, Dena and Kieran Appleby, Ashlee Roberts and Dallas Emery, Gemma and Johnny Tawhara, Taylor and Markus Woutersen, Morgan Hunter, Connah Hunter and Lucy Hopping, and his 10 great-grandchildren. The service for Basil will be held at St Theresa’s Catholic Church, 40 Perth Street, Windsor, Invercargill, on Monday, January 24, commencing at 11.00am. Following the service, friends and family are invited to meet at Ascot Hotel to reminisce and share memories. Messages can be sent to 119 Bourke Street, Windsor, Invercargill. The livestream link for the funeral can be found on the Distinct Funeral website obituary page. Vaccine passes will be required. The family thank you most sincerely for your presence and support during this sad time.
(*denotes deceased).

O’KEEFE, Vincent Warren:
After a long journey at Southland Hospital on Friday, January 21, 2022. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Yvonne and Geoff Roberts (McKay, Australia), Margaret and Neville, and the late Colin. In accordance with Vincent’s wishes, a private cremation has been held. Messages to 36 Iona Court, Invercargill 9812.

In Memoriam

SMITH, Kathryn (nee Gardyne):
11.11.1947 – 20.01.2021
Departed her earthly life to be
alive in the presence of her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ in heaven. Loving wife of George for 51 years, Mother and mother-in-law of Hamish and Karen, Mark and Jessica, Carolyn, Carmen, Ainslie and Andrew. Grand- mother to 13 grandchildren. A friend of many. She taught Bible in Schools for 50 years. Her floral arrangements in our home and church are a constant reminder of her and her talents. She will also be remembered for the historical books she compiled, ‘David Elders’ Descendants’ and ‘Mimihau District 1854 – 2014’
She is now in God’s garden and forever in our hearts.

Acknowledgement

HARRINGTON, Margaret Joan (Joan):
02.10.1926 – 25.12.2021
Judith, Pam and Donald, Jim and Helen, and extended families wish to sincerely thank everyone for their support and kindness during the sad loss of a dearly loved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and sister-in-law. Thank you to all those who visited, provided baking, sent cards, phoned family and those who attended the service, it was greatly appreciated. A special thank you to the staff of Ripponburn Home for the wonderful care of Joan and also the support they gave to extended family at this time. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement to you all and an expression of our thanks.

NAPP, William Alexander (Lex):
Bev and family wish to express their thanks and gratitude to all those who sent flowers, cards, messages, brought food, who phoned and visited after Lex passed away. The kindness shown was very much appreciated and will always be remembered. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.

SAUNDERS, Amon James:
Of Alexandra Holly, Kohen, Lilli, Florence and Charlie, along with Dave, Andrea and family, would like to acknowledge the many beautiful expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness after the tragic loss of our beloved Amon. We offer our heartfelt thanks to the family, friends and community who provided emotional and practical support during this difficult time. To everyone who provided support and love, please accept this as a personal acknowledgement, your contribution is much appreciated and gave us great comfort during this continued time of grieving. The family offer their grateful thanks to the First Responders and Emergency Crews that assisted Amon at the scene. Lastly, many thanks to Lynley and the team from Affinity Funerals for their sensitive and professional service.