Funeral Notices – Saturday 26th October

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BONN (VERBERK), Bernardina Francisca Johanna Maria “Diny”.
At Hospice Southland on Friday 25 October 2019; peacefully in the presence of her loving family, aged 87. Beloved widow of Johannes (Jan) Bonn, and former wife of the late Rinus Verberk. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Elsa and Glenn Hatch (Bunbury, Aust.), John and Denise Bronn (Stewart Is.), Marianne Monteath, Dianne and Maurice Watters, Jacqueline Firth (Hobart, Aust.), Sally and Danny Tamayo (Bunbury, Aust.), Michael and Cindy Bonn (Q’town). Loved Nana and Oma of her 17 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. R.I.P.
A Rosary will be held in Calvary Hospital Chapel, 215 Centre Street, Invercargill on Tuesday 29 October at 7pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Rimu Street, Invercargill on Wednesday 30 October at 10am, followed by interment at Eastern Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated and can be made at the service. Messages can be sent to 42 Rakiura Parade, Otatara, RD9, Invercargill 9879 or to Diny’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

CUTLER, Colin Michael.
Peacefully, on September 26, 2019, after a long illness. Devoted husband of Cecily. Loyal Dad of Christine; Dianne and Rex; Maree and Tevita; Kathryn and Chris. Proud Grandad of Alice and Hamish, Vince; Colin, and Jack; Great-Grandad of Violet.
‘Bones get tired and they can’t carry all the weight – don’t you worry, we’ll do the remembering’
The family appreciate all the care, attention and kindness shown to Colin by Dr Paul Peterson; Lyn Johnson; Vicky Boswell, Raewyn Taylor and their Ngaio Marsh teams. Messages to PO Box 129, Balclutha 9230, South Otago. A private service has been held.

DEANS, Karwin John (Dino).
Aged 36. Passed peacefully with family at St Vincents Private Hospital, Brisbane, on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, after a brief battle with cancer. Much loved and cherished son of Russell and Christine, beloved little brother and brother-in-law to Kerry and Scotty, half brother to Amber, and Shane, adored and much loved uncle to Charday, loved nephew and cousin, and dearly loved brother, friend and mentor to his Brisbane extended whanau. A service for Karwin will be held on Monday, October 28, at 10.30am, at Mt Thompson Memorial Park, East Chapel, Brisbane. Followed by a private memorial in Chchand a family memorial in Edendale later in the year. Messages may be sent to Kerry, 121 Seaward Rd, Edendale 9825, or email [email protected]

LAKE, Wendy Karen.
Passed away at Peacehaven Rest Home after a courageous fight, on October 18, 2019, aged 52. Very much loved daughter of Ken and Lynn, loved sister of Carol and Rick, Bruce and Karen, and Aunty to Bonnie and David, Jaimee, Charlie and Ben. Beloved friend to many. As requested by Wendy, a private service celebrating her life was held on October 21, followed by a private cremation. The family wish to thank the staff at Peacehaven for all the support and care given to Wendy. Messages to 27 Rata Road, Otatara, Invercargill 9879.

SHIRREFFS, Robert Royston (Roy).
Of Oamaru. Died suddenly on October 23, 2019. Aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband and friend of the late Jackie. Much loved father and father-in-law of Melanie and Richard McGrath (Christchurch), and Mark (Hamilton). A loved Grandad of Brittany and Amelia McGrath (Christchurch). A loved brother and brother-in-law of Clifford (Invercargill), Toni and Trevor McLaren (Oamaru), Hugh and Anne Kavanagh (Nelson) and the late Valerie. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Roy’s life will be held at the Eveline Church, 424 Thames Highway, Oamaru, on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at 11.00am, followed by private interment. Messages to the family c/-49 Humber Street, Oamaru 9400. Wall’s Funeral Services, 49 Humber Street, Oamaru (03) 434 8266

Acknowledgement

BURNS, Peter Francis.
The Family wish to thank everyone for the cards, flowers, food and support after the passing of a loved Father, Peter. A big thankyou to the lovely staff at Calvary Hospital. Please accept this as a personal thank you.
Together again with his love, Rewa.

CUNNINGHAM, Donna Marie.
Lyn, Trudy, Alice and their families wish to acknowledge the love and support received from so many during the loss of their much loved Mum. Thank you to the staff at Dunedin and Southland Hospitals. A special thanks to everyone who visited, baked, cooked, sent flowers, cards and phoned and to those who travelled to help us farewell Mum. It is impossible to thank everybody for their kindness individually but please know we are eternally grateful to you all. An extra special thanks to Rachael Crothers and Lynley McKerrow for their support and guidance through this difficult time.

EVERETT, Chris.
Debbie and family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to everyone for their love and support during Chris’s illness and after his passing. For the numerous ways people showed they cared, through visits, phone calls and messages, the beautiful flowers, cards and food. To the many Services and Dept staff that helped Chris during his final journey, we would also like to acknowledge and thank Radiology and Oncology Depts Dunedin Hospital, Oncology and Medical Depts Southland Hospital, St John Ambulance, Chris at Cancer Society, District Nurses, the amazing staff and Doctors at Hospice Southland who did their utmost to make Chris and us as comfortable as possible. You enrich our lives and community, and make us proud and humble. To Sharon Payne for portraying Chris’s life so well at his service. To Darren at J Fraser & Sons for your help, guidance and organisation. To all those that attended the service, some travelling long distances to be there, our sincere thanks – it showed how well Chris was thought of. To 2NZEF Club for opening their doors and allowing us to end the day in a fitting way. There was so many people we would of liked to chat to but wasn’t possible, so please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of your presence and our appreciation. “Forever Loved & Remembered”

HUNT, Lucy Ann.
Judy, Susie and family of the late Lucy would like to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for their numerous cards, flowers, baking, kind messages of condolences, visits and their donation to St. John. A special thank you to Avenal Park Funeral Home for taking care of Lucy (Mum) and Judy Gregory for a wonderful service, also Jenny Pulley Catering. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement as many addresses are unknown.

HUNT, Lucy Ann. Judy, Susie and family of the late Lucy would like to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for their numerous cards, flowers, baking, kind messages of condolences, visits and their donation to St. John.  A special thank you to Avenal Park Funeral Home for taking care of Lucy (Mum) and Judy Gregory for a wonderful service, also Jenny Pulley Catering.  Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement as many addresses are unknown.

IRWIN, Alexander McKelvie (Sandy).
Tricia, Wendy and Kevin Farrell, Brendon, and families, would like to thank all the people who visited and brought flowers, cards and baking, and their support, which was very much appreciated. Thank you to Bev Knapp for officiating and to the speakers, Iona Quinn, Wendy Farrell, Kelly Knapp, Laurie Latta and Bill Butler. To Tracey from Gore District Nursing and Helen from Hospice thank you for your support so that we could keep Sandy at home – we couldn’t have done it without you. Thanks also to Leisa, Else and Graeme from Southern Funeral Home who helped with compassion for Sandy’s final preparations. Please accept our grateful thanks as a personal acknowledgement of our sincere gratitude.

McKENZIE, Peter (Pete).
Cushla, Daniel, Tessa, Shea, and families, are lost for words at the love and support we felt at the loss of our Pete. We have so many people to thank, but a very special mention to Jack, and Frank, Eddie and Helen, Clarkie, and Duffy, and the fabulous Karina, Ali and co at Cafe Cushla. To all those that sent food, in particular the Topi Whanau, flowers, cards, messages, phone calls and donations to the Southern Lakes Air Rescue. Thank you so much! To the Jetboat crew for the guard of honour and all Pete’s mates and rellies that travelled from far and wide to be here, thank you. We felt you all surrounded us with your love, we sincerely thank you. R.I.P. Pete x

In Memoriam

CRIBB, Doreen Faye (née Soper).
16.01.40 – 25.10.18
Those we love don’t go away
They walk beside us every day
Unseen, unheard but always near
Still loved, still missed and very dear.
Forever in our hearts
Love Tania, Shane, Kirsten, Justin and families.

GILLIES, Sandra Margare.
In loving memory of Sandra, 68 years, who passed away 2 years ago October 26.
Our thoughts are ever with you,
Though you have passed away,
And those who loved you dearly,
Are thinking of you today.
Love – Steve, Tony, Tania and Kelly

HEATH, Shirley Anne.
27 October 2009
The world changes from year to year,
Our lives from day to day,
But the love and memory of you,
Shall never pass away.- Murray.

MAXWELL, Helen Isobel.
27.10.2014
In loving memory of a dearly loved daughter and sister.
Our lives go on without you,
But nothing is the same,
We have to hide our heartache,
When someone speaks your name.
Sad are the hearts that love you,
Silent are the tears that fall,
Living without you,
Is the hardest part of all.
The special years will not return,
When we were all together,
But with the love in our hearts,
You walk with us forever.
“Always remembered”- By your loving family.