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FREW, Mervyn Norman:
It is with deep sadness Mervyn died tragically on Monday 20th Feb 2023, aged 78 years young. Deeply loved husband and best friend of Marie. Mervyn was the most devoted, charismatic, loyal Dad to Kris, Brett and Leticia, Dan and Steph. And the centre of his families world. Much loved and adored Pop to Asher, and Ryder; Luiza, and Emily; Charlee, Lexie, and Harriet. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Stewart Frew, Margaret Barron, John and Lynn Frew and the wider Russell family and all of Mervyn’s nieces and nephews. Mervyn will be deeply missed by his many friends. A great mate and genuine legend, taken too soon. A service to celebrate Mervyn’s life will be held at 1.30pm, Saturday 25th February at J Fraser and Son’s Chapel corner of Esk and Doon Street, Invercargill. Followed by a private cremation. Messages to 247 Otapiri Gorge Road , RD 2, Winton 9782 or to his tribute page at frasersfunerals/tributes

HALL, Christian William Thomas:
Passed Peacefully in his sleep on Sunday 19 February 2023; aged 23 years. Dearly loved and cherished son of Reg and Simonne, much loved brother to Shilo and Azron, Portia, and Ayesha. Loved and treasured Grandson of Bev and Bill, Poppy and the late Fay Raman, and John and Joyce Percy. Much loved by extended family and friends, and D.O.G, and Bom. Christian will be resting at home from Saturday for those who would like to visit and pay their respects. A service will be held for Christian in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street Invercargill on Monday 27 February at 2.00pm, cremation to follow. You are invited to join the service via livestream by going to the Avenal Park website, obituaries page and clicking on the link on Christian’s page. Messages to 30 John Street Invercargill 9812.

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HANKE, Ernest Reginald (Ernie):
4.11.1930 – 22.2.2023
Died peacefully at Resthaven, Gore. Son of the late Fred and Dorothea and a much loved brother and uncle. Loved friend to Liz and Colin, Kevin and Verna, Wayne and Theresa, Gary and Liz (all of Mataura and Gore). In accordance with Ernie’s wishes a private cremation has been held. A service of Remembrance will be held for Ernie at the Mataura RSA, River Street, on Wednesday, March 1 at 1.30pm. At the conclusion of the service, Ernie’s ashes will be laid to rest at the Mataura Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Hokonui St John Ambulance may be left at the service. Messages to Liz and Colin Fillbrook, 7 Oakland Street, Mataura 9712, or colinliz.fillbrook@xtra.co.nz

MARSHALL, Peter Thomas:
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 19, 2023, aged 79 years. Beloved husband and friend to Colleen. Much loved father, Dad, grandfather and friend of Tom and Debbie; William and Chelsea; Kyla and Skye; Jaidene and Motai; Addisyn; Tracyann and John; Tania and James; Yvette and Lyndon; Mark and Lisa, and grandchildren. Loved brother and uncle of Oweena and Doug; Clare and Brian; Charlie and Jane; Pete and Victoria; and Matt and Carole.
“Your presence we miss, your memories we treasure, loving you always, forgetting you never.” At Peter’s request a private service has been held. Messages to 9 Macdonald St, Ophir 9393 or Marshall Industries, info@marshalls.co.nz

McSTAY, Elsa Lilian (née Wiig):
Peacefully on Friday, February 17, 2023, at Dunstan Hospital, Clyde, aged 87 years. Dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Hugh for 60 years, much loved mother of Lindsay, and Raylene, mother-in-law of Kim, dearly loved Nana of Kylie, Ashley, Ruby, and William, and very special great-Nana of Ella, Tylah, Rylan, and Archie.
“Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day”
Love You Mum.
In accordance with Elsa’s wishes a private family service has been held. Messages to 124 Fraser Dam Road. Earnscleugh, Alexandra 9391, or email raylenebaker61 @gmail.com

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MOORE, Kathleen Faye “Faye”:
It is with much sadness the we announce the passing of our beautiful Faye on Sunday 8 January 2023, aged 83. Eldest daughter of George Reko* and Elizabeth Mary (Molly)* Amos. A dearly loved and respected sister of Aileen* and Doug* McNaught, and adored “Fazey Wazey” of her youngest sister Lorraine “Bugsy” and John* White (Mataura). Much loved wife to Colin* and loving mother to Stewart and Veronika (Berlin, Germany). Dearly loved Mum of Fi and Andrew Smith (Invercargill), and cherished Nana Faye of James, George, and Tom. Much loved Aunty Faye to all her nieces and nephews. A Committal Service will be held at 2pm on Wednesday 1 March at Mataura Cemetery where her ashes will be interred. Donations to Hospice Southland in her memory would be appreciated at any time, or at the Mataura service. Tributes can be sent to 110 Duke Street, Invercargill 9810 or to Faye’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes *denotes deceased.

O’CONNELL, Peter William:
Passed away peacefully in the care of Longwood Care Home on Tuesday 21 February 2023; aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Rosanne, beloved father and father-in-law of Megan and Vaughan Templeton, Martin and Suzana, Bernie and Tim Asquith, Annie O’Connell and Mike McGarry, loved Grandad of Luke and Jen Templeton, Peter Templeton, and Rowan de Fonseca O’Connell, much loved great grandad of Isla. Isla, and loved brother of Judy, Joan*, Bryan*, and Jim*, a much loved uncle. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated in the St Columbus Catholic Church, 16 Milton Street Riverton, on Monday 27 February at 2.00pm. Private interment to follow at the Riverton Cemetery. Messages to 392 Endowment Road, Waimatuku Riverton RD 3, 9883.

TRETHEWAY, Margaret Elizabeth:
Dearly loved by her family, Margaret passed away, and is now free from pain, on the 20th February 2023. We will take comfort of her memories that will never fade away. Forever in our hearts.
At Margaret’s request, a private service and burial has been held. Messages to “Tretheway Family’, PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840 or you can go to Margaret’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/margaret

WINDERS, Kevin John (Johnny):
Passed away peacefully at Waikato Hospital on Sunday, January 8, 2023. Aged 57 years. Loved father of Gemma Fraser. Very much loved son of Shirley and the late Bede. Awesome brother and brother-in-law of Martin, Jan and Geoff, Denise and Roger, Tony and Jodie, Sue and Dick, and Brendan and Laura. Loved and respected uncle to all his nephews and nieces. A memorial service for John will be held on Saturday, March 4, at 11.00am, at St Thomas’s Catholic Church, Winton. Family and friends welcome.

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In Memoriam

BLAIR, David Thompson:
Three years tomorrow since we said goodbye,
Cherished memories of a devoted loving Dad and Grandad,
In our hearts you will always stay,
Loved and remembered every day,
Silent thoughts, A secret tear,
A constant wish that you were here.
“With love always”
Jason, Kerry, Shaun, Julian and families.

CRAMOND, Leslie Alexander:
29.12.26 – 28.2.22
In accordance with his wishes, Les’s ashes were interred at Anderson’s Bay Cemetery, Dunedin on December 3, 2022, with his favourite girl s in attendance. A small informal gathering followed the next day on the shore at Deborah Bay. Remembered with Love.

DUNCAN, Suzanne Margaret:
13.6.1956 -25.02.2011
You will always be missed
And never forgotten,
May you rest in eternal peace
And feel our forever love.
The memories of you will live forever,
Until we meet again in heaven above,
Love and Miss you
– Paul, Jess and Adam.

McCABE, Joy:
In loving memory of our beautiful mother, mother-in-law and nana who passed away one year ago today.
“Loved beyond words,
and missed beyond measure”.

PHILLIPSON, George Ernest:
9.3.1931 – 26.2.2015
Dreaming, sleeping, whispering – we see you,
Laughing, playing, talking
– we hear you,
Gone from our sight,
forever in our hearts,
We’ll always love you,
we’re never apart.
Rest in Peace Dad
Lyn and Ryan Deutrom and Family.

PHILLIPSON, George Ernest:
9.3.1931 – 26.2.2015
Sadly missed along life’s way,
Quietly remembered every day,
No longer in our life to share,
But in our hearts, you’re always there
Nola, Lyn, Gary, Brent and Glen Phillipson and Families.

Acknowledgement

MURPHY, Gilbert:
Margaret and family wish to sincerely thank everyone for their kindness and support in the passing of a wonderful husband, father, father-in-law, a grand and great-grandfather and brother-in-law. To the staff of the Medical Ward, also the Ambulance staff who took care of everything, Masonic Brethren, I can’t thank you all enough, especially Peter, Neil, and Neville, for giving Gilbert a wonderful send off. To Sono Sounds, we say a big thank you for all that you did, as well as Peter our Organist, for your superb playing. Nichols for the lovely spray on the casket and Liz and Hamish, who both went over and above their role of duties, especially Liz for allowing the family to do what they wanted. Last of all, those that travelled to be with us, phone calls, emails, baking, messages and cards, too numerous to answer them all. Thank you.
Grief is the price we pay for Love
“Rest in Peace My Love”.

Funeral Notices – Saturday 25th February

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