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BOUTHERWAY, Arthette Marvelle Janapher:
Mum slipped away peacefully on Monday, 19th December 2022. Dearly loved wife of the late Graeme. Loved mother of Penny Boutherway and Franz Janssen & Bryan and Jackie Ryder. Loved Nana of Tahne, Latham, Ethan, Nina*, Kate, and Alexanda and Great Grandmother of all her Grandies. Loved sister of Ann Barron. In accordance with Mum’s wishes a private service has been held. Our family would like to thank Rose Lodge Staff for their wonderful care they took of Mum over the last three years. We appreciate it. Messages to 87 O’Hara Street, Appleby, Invercargill 9812.
BURNSIDE, Margaret DIANA:
12.11.1954 – 21.12.2022
Of Invercargill. Lady Di peacefully passed away Surrounded by loved ones, on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, aged 68. Loved daughter of the late James and Hilda Rutherford, Sister of Ritchie and the late Stella. Adored and Loved Mum and mother-in-law to the late Miriam, Clare and Laurie. Gan Gan to Jaime, Aaron and Chelsea. We would like to extend a special thank you to our friends and family who have supported Di over the past 18 months and to Dr Paula King (Fiordland Medical Centre) and Alison, Leigh and Bernie Mcatear (Southland District Nurse). In respect of Di’s wishes a service was held with close friends and family on Friday 23rd December, 2022 at J Fraser and Sons followed by private cremation. Messages to 400 Whitestone Road, RD 2, Te Anau 9762, or to Di’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society NZ would be appreciated.
HAMILTON, Josephine Florence (née Innes):
Mum passed away on the 16th December 2022 surrounded by the love of her family which meant so much to her. Dearly loved wife of the late Hunter for 56 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Eleanor Hamilton & Dennis Banks, Suzanne (Sue) & Dean Boyd, Peter, Robyn & Jeff McGill-Brown, Mark & Leny, and Paul. Cherished Grandmother of Natasha, Quintin & Kate Boyd, Vanessa Boyd & Jonathon Strange, Josh Boyd; Amy and Melissa Hamilton; Rachael McGill-Brown & Nick Flack, Andrew, Matthew, Charlotte McGill-Brown & Michael Finlay; Liam Hamilton, Noreen Ocden. Loved Great Grandmother of Gus, Cooper, Archie and Dawson Thies; Lorna Boyd; Brook, McKenzie, Hunter Strange; Ruby and Storm Boyd; Megan Bailey, Matthew Hamilton; Evie and Hamish Flack. We extend a special thank you to the staff at Clare House for their kind and loving care of Mum. A service has been held. Messages to 20 Helmsdale Street, Invercargill, 9810.
HESSELIN, Alexander Reko (Mick): Passed peacefully after a brief illness at Hospice Southland, on Tuesday 20th December 2022, aged 86 years. Loved son of Fred and Nina Hesselin, Brother of Ian Hesselin, Don Hesselin, and little brother of Gloria McIntosh. (All deceased) Adored uncle Mick of his nieces, nephews, and their families. At Mick’s request a private cremation has been held. A celebration of Mick’s life will take place at the Ascot Park Hotel (Waiau Room) at 2pm on Saturday 21st January 2023. Messages to 484 McQuarrie Street, Tisbury, RD 11, Invercargill 9877, or you can go to Mick’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/mick
MOYNIHAN, Michael Frederick:
Passed away peacefully in Dunedin Hospital after a brief illness, on Thursday, December 22, 2022. Loved husband of Robyn for 52 years, cherished father of Ryan*, and Rebecca and father-in-law of Gareth, and proud “Cartie” to George. Loved brother of Sharon and brother-in-law of Alastair Macdonald and brother-in-law of Diane and Peter Quigley. Michael’s family would like to express their thanks to the medical staff who cared for him over the last few weeks. Your kindness was appreciated. A Memorial service for Michael will be held at Whitestone Chapel, 54 Weston Road, Oamaru, on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at 2.00pm. Messages to 45A Awamoa Road, Oamaru 9400.
(*denotes deceased)
PURCHASE, David Ernest (Disco):
At home on Monday,19th December 2022, aged 46 years. Treasured and respected son of Neil* & Janice Purchase. Beloved Brother & Brother-in-law of Rachel* & Jason Myers, Sarah Purchase, Leah Purchase, Michael & Angela Purchase, Alan Purchase, Louise Woods, Glen and Rhonda Alexander. Cousin of Andrew, Mary & Mervin. Nephew of Linda. Close friend & best mate of Sherman, & Shae.
“Your larger-than-life personality, your kind and caring heart, & your strength & integrity will be sorely missed. We love you so much.”
A service to celebrate David’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Friday 30th December at 10am. The service will conclude with the interment at the Charlton Park Cemetery, Gore. If you wish to watch the service via livestream, please go to the Avenal Park Website, Obituaries Page and click on the link on David’s page. Messages to 2 Manse Street, Clinton 9534
In Memoriam
COLLINSON, Ngaire:
In loving memory of Ngaire who passed away on Christmas Eve 2019.
Now in the garden of Heaven
But in our hearts forever
With love Eric.
COLLINSON, Ngaire:
Forever remembered
and in our hearts.
– Ken and Jane.
HOBBS, Alex:
Passed away Xmas Eve 2011. It was our 31st Wedding Anniversary this year, my dear.
You will always be loved and remembered.
– Sandra, Sam, Ruby and our darling Belle, who passed away just recently.
