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AICKEN, Katrina Glennis (nee Hyde):
Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday 23 May 2022; aged 52 years. Loved and cherished wife and soulmate of Graham, a loved and loving mother of Kelsey, and Callum. Loved daughter of the late Beverley, loved sister of Darren. Loved daughter-in-law of Mary and Jeff Howard, loved sister-in-law of Raymond, and Kerry and Melanie, a loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Katrina will be dearly missed by her four legged walking companions Willow and Alfie. Graham would like to especially
acknowledge Lavinia for the care, love, and support shown to Katrina and the family, you were the perfect person at the perfect time, you made this journey much easier. A huge thank-you to Mary and Rita of Hospice Southland for their care of Katrina, allowing her to be at home, to the district nurses Elaine and Mata you are so much appreciated, to Dean for your humor and guidance, you always made Katrina laugh and finally to Chris from Oncology for her professional care and friendship throughout Katrina’s journey. “Live each day with joy while you’re here on this earth, make each day count, with compassion and mirth” In accordance with Katrina’s wishes a private service has been held. Messages to 23 Wilfrid Invercargill 9812. avenalpark.co.nz

CUTHILL, Beryl Joyce (Bede):
On Thursday, May 26, 2022, peacefully at Bishop Selwyn Retirement Village, Christchurch. Aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bob, much loved mother and mother-in-law of John (deceased) and Barbara (deceased), Leslie (deceased) and Julie, and Matthew and Wendy. Loved Bede of Sarah and Laura, George, Campbell, Oliver, and Scarlett and Victoria, and her great-grandchildren. Messages for the Cuthill family, C/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. A private service for Bede will be held.

GILES, Ronald Percy (Ron):
Suddenly at his home on Friday May 27, 2022. Aged 73 years. Dearly loved soulmate and best friend of Ann. Loving father and father-in-law of Sally and Doug McMath, Paul and Shiree Giles, Katrina Giles and Geoff, and David and Ange Giles. Devoted and loved Pop of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and all his many foster children. Loved brother and bother-in-law of Noeleen and Jim* Newton, Shirley and Patrick Armstrong, Nola and Barry Finn, Gladys* and Kevin English. And very special people that came into Ron and Ann’s life; Shelley, Mike, Mandy, James and Janet West, Jan Blee and Claire McDonough. Please join Ron’s family in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, at 10am, on Wednesday June 1. Private cremation to follow. Messages to 58 Forfar Crescent and tributes may be left on Ron’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a live stream of the service will also be available.

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HANCOX, John Laurie:
19.3.1942 – 25.5.2022, Passed away peacefully at Southland Hospital, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of Elizabeth (Betty). Loved father and father-in-law of David and Donella (Australia), Marie and David Fahey, Stuart Hancox, Paul and Rebecca (Wellington). Loved brother and brother-in-law to Graeme* and Anne, Grace and Bob Todd, Neville and Kathleen, Allison and Alex* Kidd. A proud grandfather to his 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Tuesday, 31 May at 1.30pm. Interment at the Eastern Cemetery to follow. Messages to 41 Boyne Street, Invercargill 9812 or John’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where livestream details are available.

HAYES, John Gordon (Gordon):
Passed away peacefully on Friday, May 20, 2022, aged 97 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Audrey, loved father of Wes, Russell (deceased), Wendy, and Susan, a much respected father-in-law, and a proud and loving grandad and great-grandad.
Will be greatly missed,
he was always there for us and any friend who needed help.
Our sincere thanks to the caring and compassionate staff at Lady Wigram. A private service will be held. Messages to PO Box 39127, Christchurch 8545.

KARRAN, Annette Mary:
David, Bronwyn, Glenys, and their families wish to sincerely thank everyone who supported us at the time of Annette’s death on April 11, 2022. Thank you for the love, kindness, tributes, Facebook messages, visits, phone calls, cards, letters, emails, flowers, and food. The appreciation shown of Annette’s time as a teacher and of her service to the community was both heart warming and humbling. Thanks too, to those who attended Annette’s funeral service in person or by watching the live stream. And for the generous donations to the Neurological Foundation in memory of Annette. We hope that you will accept this as a personal acknowledgement of your kindness and love.

LAKER, Tony:
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we advise the passing of Tony on Sunday, 22 May 2022. Beloved husband and best friend of Tracey, adored father of Meg and Flynn. Much loved son of Alison and Alf*, brother and brother-in-law of Julie and Geoff Gorrie, Vicki and Gary Popham. Cherished uncle of Morgan and Abby, Nic and Laura, Georgia and Cam and great uncle of Freddie. Loved friend of Sherene, Kelly and Andrew Leys. A celebration of Tony’s life will be held in the ILT Stadium Southland, 18 Surrey Park Road, Invercargill on Monday, 30 May 2022 at 11.00am. To watch the service on livestream, please go to the Avenal Park website, obituaries page and click on the link on Tony’s page. Messages to 87 Rosewood Drive, Rosedale, Invercargill 9810. avenalpark.co.nz

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MCKENZIE, Kathrena Elizabeth (nee Schmidt):
Passed peacefully, aged 94 at Calvary Hospital. Much loved wife of Hugh*. Loved mother, mother-in-law and grandmother of Hugh* and Lyn*, Karl, Nigel and Fraser; John; Marjorie and Mervyn Marshall, Blake, Keith, Karen, and Paula; Allan and Alison, Cherie, Philippa, and Duncan; Eoin and Jayne, Christopher, Andrea, Nicola, and Matthew. Loved Great-Granny of her 15 great-grandchildren. Loved daughter of Milert* and Charlotte*. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Marjorie*, Milert* and Gay*. Loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews.
At home with the Lord
A service to celebrate Kathrena’s life will be held in Woodlands Presbyterian Church, 3 Alexander Place, Woodlands, on Thursday 2 June at 1:30pm, followed by private interment at Woodlands Cemetery. Messages can be sent to 61A Kitchener Street, Gore 9710, or to Kathrena’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream link to the service will be available.

PARKHILL, Susan Margaret (Sue):
Suddenly at Dunedin Hospital, on May 25, 2022, aged 72 years. Dearly loved wife of David. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Aaron and Rochelle; Michael and Lucy; Jeremy and Leanna. Loving Nan of Kyran, Bryce, Heath, Gave, Oliver, Sophie, Emily, Georgia and Ethan. Proud great-Nan of Jax. The funeral service for Sue will be held at J Fraser and Sons, Cnr Esk and Doon Sts, Invercargill, on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, commencing at 1.30pm. A private interment will follow. A live-stream of Sue’s service will be available on her tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where personal messages may also be left. Those who wish to pay their respects to Sue are welcome to do so on Monday, May 31, between 9.00am and 5.00pm. Please phone 03 2182156 for details and to arrange a suitable time.

WILLIAMS, William Morris (Taffy):
Passed peacefully at Southland Hospital on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Dearly loved and loving husband of Claire (nee Harris), and cherished father and father-in-law of Hamish and Kanya, Anna and Aaron, and adored Granddad of Harry. A celebration of Morris’s life will be held on Tuesday, June 7, at 2.00pm, at the Lumsden Memorial Hall, Lumsden, followed by a private cremation. Messages to 72 Bush Street, Lumsden 9730, or on Morris’ tribute page at www.frasersfunerals/tributes where a link will be available to watch Morris’ service via a livestream link.

WOODS, Ann Lavinia:
Dave, Dwayne, Rachael, Johnny and Jo, along with their families would like to sincerely thank family and friends that sent cards, flowers, food phone calls and visits along with those who attended Ann’s service. A special thanks to Hospice Southland, Amanda McCracken and her team at Tuatapere Medical Centre, Olive Bennett, Pam Cooper, Tuatapere Four Square, Karen Gill along with Donna Kerr Pharmacy and Lindsay and Dixon Management and Staff for all their care and understanding with Ann’s short illness. Also special thanks to Avenal Park Funeral Home, Peter Templeton for conducting the service for Ann, Waiau Town and Country Club for their venue along with the lovely afternoon tea and John Templeton for his tributes, care and understanding he showed Ann during her illness and after her passing. Please except this as our personal acknowledgment and gratitude. Thank you

In Memoriam

DIXON, Beverly Pauline (Bev):
21.8.1928 – 17.8.2021
A memorial service to celebrate Bev’s life will be held at Holy Trinity Church, King St, Windsor, Invercargill, on Friday, June 3, 2022 at 10.30am. The family request a face mask be worn if attending.

FAULKS, William Noel (Noel):
27 years ago today.
Never forgotten
Always remembered
“Miss you every day Dad”
– Love Allen xxxx.

GEANGE, Marc Blair:
Three years ago our youngest son passed away,
Not a day passes where we don’t think of him,
He was a wonderful man with a passion for life and a love for his family and friends,
Marc you are a precious and wonderful soul and we will never stop loving you.
– Mum and Dad xxxx

STEELE, Beverley:
19 years have gone by
Love you Mum,
Today, tomorrow and forever.
Annette, Charles and families.

Acknowledgement

STURMAN, Rowa Naomi (nee McCrostie):
Pam, Dave, Karen and family would like to sincerely thank everyone for their expressions of sympathy, flowers, food, visits, messages, phone calls and cards after the passing of Rowa. Very many thanks to the people who attended her funeral service at Windsor Community Church and to those who made donations to St John Southland.

TAANE, Errolyn Ruth:
08.02.1946 – 14.04.2022
Errolyn’s family wish to thank you all for the love and kindness shown to us following the passing of Errolyn. We would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for the phone calls, flowers, food, donations to Hospice Southland and messages. Your acts of kindness and sympathy continue to be a great comfort to us all in our time of sorrow. To the Southland Hospice, you were such a support to Errolyn. Your continued support meant she was able to return home and have another 12 months of memories. To Rachel and the team at J Frasers, thank you for the professionalism and guidance you gave us through the planning of mum’s funeral. It was a lovely service and just the way she wished. While this continues to be a sad time as we come to terms with Errolyn’s passing we are grateful she has left us all with such lovely memories. Thank you all for being part of this.

TODD, Mary Olive:
Judy, Barry, Pam and families wish to sincerely thank all those who supported us in the sad loss of a much loved mother, mother-in-law, nana, great-nana, great-great-nana and sister-in-law. Thank you for the lovely cards, flowers and baking. Your support and kindness was much appreciated. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.

Funeral Notices – Saturday 28th May

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