Funeral Notices - Saturday 26th March

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CLEARWATER, Judy (nee Butler):
7.3.1950 – 7.2.2022
To all who sent cards and messages, and friends/family who attended her celebration of a life well lived. Bruce, Kirsty and Murray, Abby, Emily, and Jessie, thank you very much; your support and kind words are much appreciated. To St John’s Paramedics who attended and cared for Judy, Lynley McKerrow, Nigel Edwards and staff of Avenal Park – thank you for your help and compassion. Judy is now at peace. She has left a huge gap in all our lives; we are so much the richer for having known and loved her. Thank you Judy for all our years together – love forever. avenalpark.co.nz

GRAY, Faye (nee Twemlow):
It is with huge sadness we advise that Faye passed away at home on Monday 21 March 2022 after a short illness. Faye was a dearly loved and loving wife of the late Morrell; and a dearly loved mother, mother-in-law, Nana and Nanny Faye of Karen & Alistair McLeod, Jordan & Hayden, Olivia & Mason McBeath, Bonnie McLeod & Eden, & Megan McLeod; Lynne Gray & Craig Drain, Justine & Jason, Frankie & Sylvie Paul, Nina Horner; Eoin & Lee-Anne, Ryan, Sam, Alistair, Matthew & Mary Gray. Dearly loved friend of Sherree & Justin. Loved “other” mum to Cindy (Michigan). Loved “other” Nana of Mitch, MacKenzie, Lucy, Harry, Travis, Isabelle, Katie, & Ava. Dearly loved daughter of the late Harry & Ada Twemlow, loved sister and sister-in-law of Betty* Cockerill, Valmai Smith, Dawn* Johnson, Janice* Lawson, Pam & Earle Bailey, John and Robin Twemlow, Dot & Murray Gray, Ken & Ivy Twemlow and Keith & Lesley Twemlow, loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews. As per Faye’s wishes, a private service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Southland. Messages to 8 Lochend Close, Waihopai RD2, Invercargill 9872. avenalpark.co.nz

HUFFSTUTLER, (nee Henry) Josephine Anne Maria (Jo):
Passed away peacefully at home in Invercargill. On Thursday March 24, 2022. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Anna and Fred, Casey and John, Stefan and Kate. Loved Nan Nan of Azra and Solomon. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Di* and Peter* Lenihan, Judy and Brian Shepherd, and Lance and Debora Henry. Special Aunty of all her nieces and nephews especially Bridget and Clare. (* denotes deceased) R.I.P. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Mary’s Basilica, Tyne Street, Invercargill, at 1.30pm, on Tuesday March 29. Then Jo will be laid to rest with her parents at the Eastern Cemetery. Vaccine Pass required. Jo will be at her home until the Mass. Messages to F3 / 198 Bluff Highway, Invercargill and tributes may be left on Jo’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a live stream of the service will also be available.

IRELAND, Charles Gordon (Charlie):
Of Invercargill, passed away in Christchurch on Friday, March 25, 2022, aged 84. Charlie was surrounded by family at his side. Loved and devoted husband of Jeanette, Dad, Grandad and Great-Grandad of Ewen, Alex, Jared and Adam (Rangiora), Kathryn, Winston Bowler, Jordan, Nicky and Sam (Christchurch and Auckland), Bruce, Annette, Monique, Jamie and Isabelle (little tart!) (Nelson), Andrew, Rachel and Ruby (Invercargill), Megan, Bill and Elena (Christchurch), Melinda (Reid) and family (Wallacetown), and Garey Cockerill and family (Waianiwa). Loved son of the late May and Gordon Ireland. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Agnes and the late Gordie Phillips (Woodlands), and Marion and Peter Black (Ermedale). Loved brother-in-law to Gwen and John Fair (Perth). A memorial in Invercargill will be organised and will be confirmed at a later date.

McKENZIE, Robert John (Dexter):
Passed away with love by his side, and it is with great sadness, tears, laughter and love that we say goodbye to our dearest dad who passed away at Southland Hospital on Thursday, March 24, 2022. Loved husband of the late Bev (nee Barrow). Cherished father and father-in-law of Anne-Marie and Darryl Tamblyn, Rosemary and Trevor Stevens, Nicolas and Anna McKenzie, Libby and Roger Mariu, Simon and Stephanie McKenzie, Sonya and Alex Dickson, Nathan and Kate McKenzie, Brendan McKenzie, and Rachael Neuman. Much loved and cherished Dexie Pa and mentor of his 22 grandchildren, 15 and a bump great-grandchildren. A much loved brother and brother-in-law of Donald* McKenzie, Mervyn* McKenzie, Helen Dalton, Lorraine* Dalton, Neil and Lynne McKenzie, Douglas and Judy McKenzie, Bob* and Mavis Barrow, and a loved uncle of his nieces and nephews.
‘Goodbye Dad until we meet again’
In keeping with Dexter’s wishes, a private family service will be held. Messages to 1 Back Street, Tapanui 9522. (*denotes deceased)

ROSS Brian Neville:
Peacefully at Southland Hospital on Friday 24th March 2022, surrounded by family. Funeral details to be advised. Messages to 24 Derwent Street Invercargill 9810. avenalpark.co.nz

SKERRETT, Carrol Anne:
Sadly, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Loved partner of Punou Vena Tupola, and dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Jasmine and Lyndon Rolton. Loved nana of Shahn and Lorenna, and Kaela. Loved Nana Carrol of her great grandchildren Tyler, Lilly and Carter. Loved stepmother of Mamma Tupola, Nikola and Kimberley Taylor Tupola, and Hope Taylor Tupola. Loved nana of Tu-here, Tyrese, Myra and Joschan, Izzy, Izaiah, Harlem, Jahmaine, Alazay, Ashanti, Jayde and Jake. Dearly loved daughter of Olive* and George (Mac)* Skerrett. Loved sister and sister in-law of Maralyn and Michael Busher, Trevor* and Jeni Skerrett. Loved fondly by her nieces and nephews. Carrol will be at home from Monday, March 28, 2022, with her family. A service to celebrate Carrol’s life will be held at the Southland Crematorium Chapel, Rockdale Road Invercargill, on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at 11.00am. A vaccine pass will be required to attend. Messages to 120 Foyle Street, Bluff 8914. You may leave a message on Carrol’s tribute page https://mwfunerals.co.nz/s/carrol (*denotes deceased).

WINTERBURN, Cecil Eugene Sidney (Jack):
Passed away peacefully at Calvary Hospital, Invercargill, on Thursday, March 24, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy May Winterburn. Loved stepfather and stepfather-in-law of John and Prem McLean. Dearly loved grandad of Patricia McLean.
“Special thank you to the amazing staff at Calvary Hospital, for their wonderful care of Jack for the
last 14 years”

R.I.P Jack
A service for Jack will be held at Calvary Hospital Chapel, 215 Centre St, Invercargill, on Monday, March 28, 2022 at 11.00am. A Vaccine pass will be required to attend. Messages to “McLean Family”, 68 Regent Street, Invercargill. You may leave a message on Jack’s tribute page
https://mwfunerals.co.nz/s/jack

YORK-COOPER, Marama:
On behalf of myself (Tana), Aroha, Dane, Rowan, and Mason we would like to thank all the people who came to my wife’s tangi during the period she was lying at home for the precious time of aroha, koha, kai and whaka whanaunga tanga. We would like to especially thank Pip our kai karanga, Lynley Townsend, Telles Cooper, Sonia and others who took the time out to feed all you beautiful people, also all of you who helped in some way, you made things so much easier for us. Words cannot express how we appreciate you all. A special thank you to Donna from Avenal Park Funeral Home for your guidance and aroha. A huge thank you to everyone who came to my beautiful wife’s tangi.
“E tangi ana, e tangi ana, e tangi ana, E kore e mutu te tangi, kua pakaru te ngakau no reira e taku hoa, haere ra kite kainga tuturu mou, kua wairua tia. Kua puta koe kite ora e kore ano koe e rongo i te mamae Ko ihoa onga mano, Matua tama, wairua tapu to tatou piringa inga waa katoa. Ko te mangai hei tautoko ae Ko te aroha te mea nui o tenei.”
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In Memoriam

SILVESTER, Daphne Louise:
Always remembered.
Love Sally and Tane.

YOUNG, Moira:
26.03.2009
13 years have passed,
Since you said goodbye.
Loving mother of Jacqueline, Caroline, Graeme and their families.
“I miss you my darling”
– Bill.

Acknowledgement

McEWAN, Neil:
Neil’s family wish to thank all who prayed, sent messages of support, cards, food and flowers after the loss of our very much loved father, father-in-law, Grandad and Great-Grandad. Special thanks to Hospice Southland, medical staff, caterers, and the professional guidance from Distinct Funerals. The Waihopai Bowling Club gave Neil many years of enjoyment and we thank club members for this. Also thank you to Neil’s extended family and friends in Wyndham, Alexandra and Invercargill. You have been very supportive over many years and your kindness was appreciated.

MILNE, Stuart Scott:
Noeline, Warren, Grant, Tony, Allan, Blair and Milne families wish to thank everyone for their many expressions of sympathy and support shown to us on Stuart’s passing. Special thanks to Hospital and Medical Centre Nurses and Staff, Access and District Nurses. Stuart always appreciated your care. KSL Parish and Women’s Institute members for church use and afternoon tea assistance – our gratitude. Leishman’s Funeral Services thank you for your compassion and assistance.
“Our vintage man – a life well lived – finished his last Rally” So Loved.

SHAND, Bernie (Sara Bernardine):
Frank, Sara, Bridget and Aaron, along with extended families, wish to sincerely thank everyone for their support and kindness during the sad loss of a dearly loved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister and sister-in-law and much treasured Aunty. Thank you to all who visited, provided baking, sent cards, phoned and to those who attended the service. It was greatly appreciated and will be forever remembered, it provided us with much comfort, and we especially enjoyed hearing your memories of Bernie. We have very much appreciated the excellent care and compassion shown towards Bernie from the Southland Hospital Medical Ward team especially Alan Jones; Dr White and staff at Winton Medical Centre, and St John’s Winton. Our thanks to Winton and District Funeral Services, Dave Fraser and Ross Thomson for the professional care and support; and to Father Hamesh Wyatt who led a wonderful funeral service. Please accept this as a personal thank you from us all.

YORK-COOPER, Marama:
On behalf of myself (Tana), Aroha, Dane, Rowan and Mason, we would like to thank all the people who came to my wife’s tangi during the period she was lying at home for the precious time of aroha, koha, kai and whaka whanaunga tanga. We would like to especially thank Pip our kai karanga, Lynley Townsend, Telles Cooper, Sonia and others who took the time out to feed all you beautiful people, also all of you who helped in some way, you made things so much easier for us. Words cannot express how we appreciate you all. A special thank you to Donna from Avenal Park Funeral Home for your guidance and aroha. A huge thank you to everyone who came to my beautiful wife’s tangi.
“E tangi ana, e tangi ana, e tangi ana, E kore e mutu te tangi, kua pakaru te ngakau no reira e taku hoa, haere ra kite kainga tuturu mou, kua wairua tia. Kua puta koe kite ora e kore ano koe e rongo i te mamae Ko ihoa onga mano, Matua tama, wairua tapu to tatou piringa inga waa katoa. Ko te mangai hei tautoko ae Ko te aroha te mea nui o tenei.”
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