Funeral Notices – Saturday 2nd April

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CHECK, Ivy (Elayne) (nee Moyle):
Passed peacefully at Waikanae Lodge on March 27, 2022. Aged 91 years. Dearly loved and adored Aunty of Gloria and Selwyn, Great-Aunty of Rose and Matt Canton and Rhys (Perth), and Great-Great-Aunty of Dylan and Zoe. Private Interment of ashes at Tapanui Cemetery will be held.

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. A memorial service to celebrate Charlie’s life is to be held at J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Saturday April 9 at 10.30am. In lieu of flowers donations to St John Invercargill would be greatly appreciated and can be left at the service. Messages to 255 Yarrow Street, Invercargill or to Charlie’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where his livestream link is available.

McILWRICK, Ruth Alwyn (nee George):
Peacefully at home, after a short illness, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Keith, loved mother and mother-in-law of Jason and Sundae, Philippa and Dave, Timothy and Eunjin, and cherished Nanna of Theo, Casey and Tegan, Ryan and Elliot. At Ruth’s request, a private burial service has been held on Friday afternoon, April 1, 2022. Special thanks to everyone who have showed their support and kindness during this time. Messages to 45 Ferry Hill Drive, Quail Rise, Queenstown 9371.

MOLLOY, Greg:
On Wednesday, 30th March 2022 at Dunedin Hospital with his loving wife Heather and his sisters by his side. A service to celebrate Greg’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Tuesday, 5th April at 2:00pm. Please go to the Avenal Park Website, Obituaries Page to access the livestream link. Messages to 54 West Plains Road, Waikiwi, Invercargill 9810.
avenalpark.co.nz

PEARCE, Ora Yvonne:
Sadly, Ora passed away, peacefully at Rowena Jackson Rest Home, Invercargill on Sunday 27 March 2022, aged 91 years. Loved wife of the late Jim (Basil). Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Yvonne* and Jim*, Jimmy and Robyn*, Lindsay (Percy) and Penny, Marie and Philip Joyce.  Much loved Gran of Chris and Pania, Liviana, Phillip, Steve, Aaron (Earz) and Hannah, Sam, Brooke and Lucas. A private family memorial has been held. Messages to 1 McKendry Road, Wigram, Christchurch 8042.
avenalpark.co.nz

ROSS, Bryan Neville:
Passed away peacefully at Southland Hospital on Thursday 24th March 2022. Loved son of the late Neville and Mary Ross. Loved Dad of Bradley, and Dianna. Adored grandad of Sakara Whyte, and Korbyn Ross. Brother of Marilyn and John Duncan, and Sue Ross, and Uncle of Cain, and Abbey. A service to celebrate Bryan’s life will be held in the Ascot Park Racecourse on Friday 8th April at 1pm, where Bryan will take his final laps. The family look forward to seeing you there and sharing yarns, stories, and memories. A private cremation to follow. The family would like to thank everyone that has offered support and sent messages. Messages to 24 Derwent Street, Invercargill 9810.
avenalpark.co.nz

TRETHEWAY, Rick:
Peacefully at home on Wednesday, 30th March 2022, with his beloved dog Rocky by his side. Dearly loved husband of Cheryl and loved father and father-in-law of Matthew and Leanne, and Darren. A loved and adored Grandad of Lucas, Emily, and Chelsea. Loved brother, brother-in-law and friend to his extended family and friends. A Memorial Service to celebrate Rick’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Tuesday, 5th April at 10:00am. Messages to 64 Weka Street, Waikiwi, Invercargill 9810.
avenalpark.co.nz

WARBURTON, Freda:
Peacefully at Rowena Jackson Home, Invercargill, on Thursday, March 31, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Warren. Loved sister of Irene Darnill. Loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews. A joint service for Freda and Warren will be held, details to follow. Messages to 8 Dublin Street, Invercargill 9810, and tributes may be left on Freda’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream of the service will also be available.

WEST, Murray George (Westy):
Passed away peacefully at home in Nelson, surrounded by family, on March 28, 2022. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Maree. Much loved father, father-in-law and Grandad of Nathan, Megan and Nina; and Dylan. Special friend of Irie and Oscar; Diana and Hugo. Messages to The West Family, PO Box 7103, Nelson 7040. A private family service has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a date to be advised.

WILSON, Dorothy Joan (nee Bootten):
(formerly of Tapanui)
Peacefully, at Windsor Park Care Home, Gore, on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, aged 90 years. Loved wife of the late Colin, cherished mother of Lloyd and Val (Dunedin), David and Tam (Gore), Murray and Sacha (Dunedin), loved Nanna of Jimmi and Lena, Kane; Hope, Taylor, Maxine; Aimee and Elgar, Lauren and John, True and Lucian, Aston, and great-Grand Nanna of Leo. Loved sister and sister-in-law of *Jim and *Shirley Bootten, Margaret and *John Laughland (Auckland), Hazel and *Jim Wylie (Gore). A service for Dorothy will be held in Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Saturday, April 2, at 11.00am, followed by a cuppa. Heartfelt thanks to the staff at Windsor Park Care Home, West Otago St John and the West Otago Community for the love and care of Dorothy in recent years. Livestream Link: www.oneroomstreaming.com
Event ID: SouthernFH
Password: SAXLMV
Messages to 694 Reaby Road, RD7, Gore 9777.
(*denotes deceased)

In Memoriam

DONALDSON, Brian John:
March 20, 1948 – April 3, 2021
It’s hard to believe it’s a year since you left us. You gave us so many happy memories, that we will never forget. You live on for us that way. Thank you for being such a wonderful Dad. A dearly loved and much-missed father and father-in-law to Rachel and Tom, Melissa and Marcus, and Liam and Jessica, and cherished Grandad of Iris, Sadie, Emily, Zabian, Teddy, Jet, Meyka and the late Haru. Loved brother of Graeme, uncle to Megan and Gareth and Georgina, and great-uncle to Emily, Harriet and Eleanor.

MORRISON, Kaylene Margaret:
10.08.1962 – 03.04.2020
Miss you more than life
“Love you always”- Jimmy.