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HAUGH, Judith Anne (nee MacKenzie).
Peacefully on Thursday, August 22, 2019, in her 70th year, in Melbourne Australia. Deeply loved wife and friend of the late Evan. Dearly loved mother, mother-in-law and nana to Richard, Tracey, Jardin, Brodie and Eliza, Tania and Samuel, Suzanne Michael, Annie, Chloe, Jemma, Ned and Phoebe. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Nolene and Ian Blackler, the late John and Marion MacKenzie, Les and Hazel MacKenzie, Brian and Colette MacKenzie, John and Phylis Haugh, Margaret and John Hewlett, Dawn and Maurice Richardson and Bev Haugh. Loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Messages to 5 Twentyman Court, Seaholme 3018, Victoria.

LARBY, Dorothy Jean (nee Mathieson) 1932 – 2019
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at home on Wednesday 21 August 2019; in her 88^th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Ron, daughter of the late Jock and Christina Mathieson, treasured mum of Daryl and Bertie (Gisborne), Wayne and Helen, Sharon, Christine, Glenys and Jeffrey Hawkes, Maree and Paddy Gorman, and Warren, adored nana and granny of her 15 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren and extended family. A celebration of mum’s life will be held in the Southland Crematorium Chapel, Rockdale Road, Invercargill, on Saturday 24 August at 11.00am. In accordance with Dorothy’s wishes, please leave technology at home!. Messages to 77 Bain Street Invercargill.
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LARBY, Dorothy Jean (nee Mathieson)
Loved daughter of Jock* and Christina* (of Ringway), loved sister and sister-in-law of Marion* and Robbie*, Les* and Pearl*, Raymond* and Liz, Elaine and Ken, Jock and Susan, Roy and Muriel, Eddie, Gwen, Mavis and Maurice*. Much loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. “Gone Tramping”
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McDONALD, Andrew James (Andy). Passed away Wednesday, 14^th August 2019. Loved husband of the late Ngaio (Biddy). Beloved brother and brother-in-law of Jean Mawdsley (Gore), Maree Rhodes (Balclutha), Bill and Rylvia (Mosgiel), Doug (Ashburton), and Morton and Averil (In’gill). A loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. avenalpark.co.nz

MEIKLE, Ewen Grigor.
It’s been a long road to Home, now at Peace. Thanks to Calvary & Cargill Court for their care of Ewen. A very special thank you to the staff of Rowena Jackson where Ewen passed away peacefully in Salisbury Wing, August 22, 2019 in his 97th year. Loved father, Grandfather and great-Grandfather of Judith (Jude) Lawson (Clyde), Christian, Rebecca and Louis Lawson (Dorking, UK) Sophia, Anthony, Max and Leo Franklin (Villard St Pancrace, France), Tiffany-Rose, Tom, Oliver and Nicholas Brooksbank (Singapore), Annabelle, Linton, Breigh, Finn, Liam and Charlotte Stanley (Invercargill).
“Rest In Peace Ewen Always in our hearts”. mwfunerals.co.nz

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MEIKLE, Ewen Grigor.
Peacefully at Rowena Jackson Village on August 22, 2019, with family by his side, in his 97th year. Dearly loved husband of Mavis*. Caring father and father-in-law of Peter*, Kevin, Hazel* and Jenny (Clyde), and Judith (Jude) Lawson (Clyde). Loving Granddad of Fiona and Gavin, Grant and Danielle; Christian and Rebecca (England), Sophia and Anthony (France), Tiffany-Rose and Tom (Singapore), Annabelle and Linton. Loved Great-Granddad of Kimberleigh, Teegan; Jake and Scarlett, Louis, Max and Leo, Oli and Nick, Breigh, Finn, Liam and Charlotte. Respected friend of Russell Lawson. A service to celebrate Ewen’s life will be held in the Southland Crematorium Chapel on Friday, August 30, 2019, at 2.00pm. A sincere thank you to all the caring staff of Salisbury Wing Rowena Jackson for all your love and support. Messages to 18 Newcastle Street, Clyde 9330.
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MICHIE, Bryan Donald.
Died peacefully at Clutha Health First on August 18, 2019, surrounded by his loving family; aged 79 years. Loved son of the late Eric and Janet Michie, much loved husband of Hazel; devoted father and father-in-law of Donald and Gesine; Michael; Leigh and Peter; cherished grandad of Craig, and Andrew; Matthew, and Brayden; and much loved great-grandad to Kayleigh. At Bryan’s request, a private family service has been held. Messages to 268 Clyde Street, Balclutha 9230. Doug Nesbit Funeral Services Ltd Balclutha, & Milton.

RAMSAY, Brent Stanford. At home on Tuesday, 20^th August 2019. Loved father and father-in-law of Mark and Angela, Barbara and Russell, Trudi and Leigh, and Anne and Brodie. Much loved Grandad/Poppy of all his grandchildren. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Jan and Steve, and Bernie. At Brent’s request a private cremation has been held. Messages to 613 Wairuna Settlement Road, RD 2, Clinton 9584. avenalpark.co.nz

TUUTA, Bernard.
Suddenly and peacefully at Christchurch, on Monday, August 19. Dearly loved dad of Shane (Invercargill), Jody and Claire (Australia), Marcy and Steven (Riverton). Forever loved grandad of all his grandies and friend to Shona.
Time for a rest Bernie Beau

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VOOGT-KUILDER, Gabriel. On Sunday July 21st, 2019 at the Rowena Jackson Retirement Village, Invercargill; aged 83 years. Loved wife of Jack* Voogt and Fred* Kuilder. Mother and mother-in-law of Frans, Helen and Kerry, Angela, Rachel, and Moniek; much loved Gran and Oma of James, Claire, Clara, Gabriella, Freddy, Clementine, Marley, Kingston, and Cheyda; and great grandma of Tiaki, Atawhai, and Amia. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Paul* and Eileen* Kennedy, John* and Anne Wapperom, and Gerard and Maureen Kennedy. Special thanks to the staff of Donovan Wing staff for their love and kindness while Gabriel was in their care. In keeping with Gabriel’s wishes, a private family Mass was held in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Invercargill on July 25th, 2019. (* denotes deceased). avenalpark.co.nz

In Memoriam

RUYS, John.
In loving memory of John who passed away on August 21, 2015, in Invercargill.
“Too dearly loved,
to never be forgotten”
– From your loving wife Val and families.

Acknowledgement

DICKSON, Annabel Margaret (Betty).
Mairi and Ray, Diane and Murray, Barbara and Joe, Andrew and Viv, Jeannie and Sandro, together with their families, wish to thank everyone who supported them with their love and kind-hearted expressions of sympathy. A special thank you to Betty’s wonderful friends, carers, district nurses, as well as the staff of Gore Health and Hospital. Your loving and dignified care of Betty was such a comfort to us all. We thank you all most sincerely.

REID, Jessie Buchan (Sheena).
12.10.1927 – 5.7.2019
Sheena’s sister Helen, her nephews, nieces and executors would like to thank sincerely all those who came together to farewell our treasured sister, aunt and friend. Your many expressions of sympathy have been gratefully received. We know Sheena treasured her many visitors, especially once she became a resident at Clare House Rest Home where she always had in her repertoire an appropriate quote from Robbie Burns to farewell guests.
“Fare thee weel, thou first and fairest! Fare thee weel,
thou best and dearest!”
Our special thanks to the wonderful carers at Clare House, Reverend Nyalle Paris for his very special service and Bevan at J Fraser & Sons. Please accept this as our personal acknowledgement.

RUDDENKLAU, Jeanette Helen.
One year ago, tomorrow you were taken from us far too soon. Such a caring, kind, thoughtful and hard-working person. We miss you terribly and we feel so sorry for all you have missed.
We can’t have old days back
When we were altogether
But secret tears and loving thoughts
Will be with us forever
We would like to thank our families, friends and community for your kindness and continuing support over this last year.
– Ian, David and Tracey, Jessica, Rebecca, and Hamish.

SMITH, Jeanette Ida.
Sharee, Janelle and families would like to thank everyone who supported us by sending flowers, cards and messages during the loss of our Mum/Nana/Great-Nana. Thank you to all that travelled to attended the funeral service and helped us celebrate Mum’s life. As many addresses are unknown, please accept this as a personal thank you for each and everyone of you. Your kindness was very much appreciated.

THOMPSON, June Mabel.
6.6.1926 – 16.7.2019
Kathleen, Brian and Nelda, together with their families, express their sincere thanks for your support, beautiful cards and flowers following the loss of our much loved Mum, Grandma and Great June.

Funeral Notices – Saturday 24th August

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