Funeral Notices – Saturday 2nd July

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ANDREW, Monica Mary (nee Reid):
Peacefully, at Resthaven Village, Gore, on Thursday, June 30, 2022, aged 82 years. Dearly loved and cherished wife of the late Gordon Stanley Andrew, loved mother and mother-in-law of the late Mark, Kelvin and Maryisa (Mataura), Brett Gordon (Gore), Glen and Becky Yeoman (Edendale), and a loved Nana of Kylie, Ricky, Christopher, Mathew; Jessie, Billy; and loved great-grandson Jax. Loved sister to David, the late Peter, and Michael. A service to celebrate Monica’s life will be held in Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Wednesday, July 6, at 1.30pm, then leaving for Charlton Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be left for Dementia Research. Messages to 5 Walker St, Gore 9710.

BROWN/RICHARDS, Dorothea Margaret (nee Moffatt):
Peacefully, on Thursday, June 30, 2022, in the special care of all the staff at Windsor Park Care Home, Gore. Loved wife of Bill*, and Charlie*, loved mother of Eleanor, Norma, Tony*, Wayne, Heather, Neville, and Dean, loved mother-in-law, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and Great-Great-Grandmother. Special thanks to Janine, and Carrie. As per Mum’s wishes a private cremation, a memorial service will be held at a later date, to be advised. Messages to 22 Broughton Street, Gore 9710.
(*denotes deceased).

HODGES, Kerry Donald:
Peacefully at Southland Hospice, on Thursday, June 30, 2022; aged 58 years. Dearly loved husband of Nicki. Much loved Dad and mate of Caitlin and Tom, Ashley and Troy, Isabella*, Sam, Lily*, and Emma. Adored Grandad of Goldie. Loved son and son-in-law of Lois and Donald Hodges, and Diane and the late Pat Creasey. Loved brother and brother-in-law to Bronwyn and Gilly McGillivray, Mel* and Ian Kininmonth, and Sue and Ash Millen. Loved uncle of Sydney, Max, Archie, Quin, and Devon. A special nephew, cousin and friend to many. Thank you to Dr Caroline Stewart, Winton Medical Centre, Winton Pharmacy, Southland Hospital, and Brenda, Margaret and the amazing staff at Southland Hospice. A service to celebrate Kerry’s life will be held on Monday, July 4 in the J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 10.00am, followed by an interment at East Winton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, we would appreciate donations to the Southland Hospice. Messages to 35 Grange Street, Winton 9720, or on Kerry’s tribute page at www.frasersfunerals/tributes.
(*denotes deceased)

LONIE, Christopher James (Chris):
Passed away peacefully after a long illness at Southland Hospital on Friday 1 July 2022. Loved son of Pamela*, brother of Jonathan* and close friend of Jitka and family. A service to celebrate Chris’s life will be held in the Southland Crematorium Chapel, Rockdale Road, Invercargill on Tuesday, 5 July 2022 at 10.30am. Messages to “The Lonie Family” c/- PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9840. avenalpark.co.nz

MacGIBBON, Victor Robert (Bob):
Peacefully, at Parata Rest Home, on Thursday, June 30, 2022, aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Hazel, loved father, father-in-law, and Grandad of John and Julie, Max, Millie; Susan and David, Robert, and James Sinclair (Harrogate, UK). As per Bob’s wishes a private service is being held. Messages to 388 MacGibbon Road, RD1, Gore 9771.

MATHEWS, Eric Otley:
On June 24, 2022 peacefully at Bolton Clarke Moreton Shores Aged Care, Queensland. Aged 92 years. Born in Invercargill, Eric was the dearly loved husband of the late Marie, loved son of the late Tom and Maud Mathews and loved brother of the late, Rosamond, Jocelyn, and Rana. A respected brother-in-law, and fun uncle to the Gollan and Moran families.
R.I.P. Messages to: Jamie Moran, 77 Easther Crescent, Kew, Dunedin 9012.

MONEY, Mary Elizabeth (nee Keen): JP, QSM
Died peacefully at home on June 29, 2022. Aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Donald. Loving mother of Bruce, Elisabeth, Richard, and Stewart. Loved Gran Mary of Matthew, Grace, Anna, and Cameron. Dearly loved daughter of the late Andrew and Anna Keen of Invercargill, and loving sister and sister-in-law to the late Phyllis and Rod Lush, the late Joy and Humphrey Hopkins, and the late John Money. Awarded the QSM for services to Girl Guides, Women, and the Community in 2022. As per Mary’s wishes, a private cremation has been held. All messages to the “Money Family”, PO Box 30127, Lower Hutt 5040.

MORTON, Ronald David:
(Southland CMT, 971824 10th Intake) Ronald passed away peacefully on Thursday 30th June at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village. Much loved husband for 62 years of Noela. Loved father and father-in-law of Robyn and Dean Ronald, Craig and Tanya Morton, Nicky and Brad South. Dearly loved Pop of Adam, Bradley, Hannah, Siobhan, Tom, Kate, Jack, Max, Henry and his 6 Great grandchildren. Loved Brother and Brother-in-law of Johnny & Elza* Morton, Mick Morton, Joan & Neil Larsen, the late Trevor* & Lauretta* Morton, Kay Moreton and Ken McRae. A special Uncle to his many Nieces and Nephews. Our heart- felt thanks to the team at Rowena Jackson, with special thanks to Rhyarna, Aimie and Evelyn for their compassionate care. In accordance with Ronald’s wishes a private service will be held. Messages to 87 Layard Street Invercargill 9810. avenalpark.co.nz

RUSSELL, Robert (Bob):
(Formerly from Milton) Passed away on June 30, 2022, at home in Rangiora, after a long battle with cancer, aged 77 years. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Norma, children Stu and Michelle, Paul, Kerri and Paul, and grandson Dylan. Messages to the Russell Family, c/- PO Box 35, Rangiora 7440. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Salvation Army would be appreciated and may be made at the service. A Memorial Service for Bob will be held in the Rangiora Baptist Church, 111 East Belt Rangiora, on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 1.30pm.

SOPER, Eric Redvers:
Pvt 428732
Peacefully passed away on Wednesday 29th June 2022 at Rowena Jackson in his 101st year. Dearly loved husband of Lois for 67 years. Loved Dad of Sheryl and Ross and Kevin and Marie. Loved Poppy of Jed and Chas. Loved brother and brother in law of Jessie* and Alan* North, Alan* and Ethel* Wilson, Peggy and Arthur* McKenzie, Gwen* and Archie* McKendrick. In lieu of flowers donations to St John Ambulance would be greatly appreciated and can be left at the service. Family wish to sincerely thank the staff at Rowena Jackson Salisbury Wing for their dedication and care of Eric. A Celebration of Life Service for Eric will be held on Tuesday 5th July 2022, 1.30pm at J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. A private cremation will follow. Message to 17 Heywood Street or to Eric’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

SPAIN, Blair Duncan:
51 years. Such a proud Dad of his girls.
Sometimes life doesn’t give us more time, so you have to remember the good times.
Blair’s daughters, Kaylee and Rebecca, and family, Brian, Ruth, Fergus, Stephen, and Liss would very much like to thank our very dear friends Shona and Neil that helped us when asked on the death of Blair. Also, many thanks to Avenal Park Funeral Home, when asked took over bringing Blair home and arranged the service. Special thanks to Ngaire Cameron for her time spent at our house and her compassion officiating at Blair’s service. The baking and the flowers and the overwhelming number of cards broke our hearts but showed us how much you all cared. We thank you all so much. Blair was a cherished Dad of Kaylee, and Rebecca and much loved by his family. Blair will be ”Forever in our Hearts’.

TAIT, Robert James (Robin):
4/7/1933 – 29/06/2022. Robin passed away peacefully at Southland Hospital after a short illness in his 89 th year. Loved husband of the late May, father and father-in-law of Graeme and Joy, Colin and Jan, Pauline and Ross Hamilton, Bevan and Deryn. Pop of Alana, Steven, and Megan; James, Isabel, and Andrew; Liam, Angus, and Nicholas and his seven Great Grandchildren. Brother and Brother-in-law of Margaret and Jack*Heath, Betty and Adie* Diack, John*and Wilma*, Carol* and Geoff* Trim, Alan* and Margaret* and Florence* Brown, Peter* and Chrissie Brown, Bill* Brown, Dorothy and Edwin* Kelly, and Marie and Bruce* Lindsay. Uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Robin’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street Invercargill on Monday 4 th July at 11am. Messages to PO Box 61 Riverton 9847. avenalpark.co.nz

THOMAS, Roy:
Anne, Amanda, Stuart, and families wish to express their sincere thanks for the support, love and sympathy received from so many people following the sad loss of Roy, a dearly loved Husband and Soulmate, Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather.
A special thank you to our celebrant Judith Stewart. Judith’s chosen words personalised Roy’s service and expressed exactly what our hearts felt. Anne appreciated all the time, support, encouragement, and friendship received from Judith over the months before and since Roy passed away. Thank you to David Beck for providing us with a special recording of Roy’s service. It is a keepsake of the day we remembered Roy for the life he lived and for the endless love he gave us. To Nigel and his team at Avenal Park we extend grateful thanks for the compassion, care and respect shown to Roy and the family. Heartfelt thanks to the staff at Iona Wing, Peacehaven, for your dedicated and loving care of Roy. You truly are exceptional people. A special thank you to Julie Worner, the Clinical Manager, for all the support shown to Anne. This helped Anne manage the many difficult days, and she will always remember this with deep affection and appreciation. Grateful thanks to friends and family who travelled from a distance to attend Roy’s service, and to the many who viewed online. To those of you who visited Roy at home, and continued to visit him in Peacehaven, thank you. As we are unable to personally thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as our sincere appreciation and heartfelt gratitude.
‘The heart that has truly loved, never forgets’
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THOMPSON, Catherine Jessie ‘Cat’:
Passed unexpectedly on 26 June 2022, aged 50. Dearly loved partner of Steve Dowse. Adored Mum of Ian and Hollie. Loved ‘daughter-in-law’ of Bev and John Dowse. Loved sister-in-law of Lee-Ann and Grant Harvey, and Tracey Dowse. Loved “Cat” of Shauna, and Amber; Nikayla, Josh, Bryleigh, and Georgia; also Jack, Charlee, and Ivy. Loved friend of many. A memorial service to farewell Cat will be held in Knox Presbyterian Church, 107 Pomona Street, Invercargill on Tuesday 5 July at 2pm. Messages can be sent to 139 Tramway Road, Invercargill 9812, or to Cat’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

WARD, Lloyd John Parker:
Passed away peacefully with family at his side, on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Windsor Park Care Home (Gore). Dearly loved and cherished husband of the late Lorraine for 53 years. Dearly loved dad and father-in-law of Valerie and Garry Ross, Desmond and Kathy Ward, Barry and Jeananne Ward, Brent Ward, Pauline and Jimmy Cormack. Loved Grandad of Wendy and Garth Shanks, Lisa Ross, and Warren Ross; Steven and Jess Cormack, Sarah Cormack and Logan; Robert, and Matthew Ward, and a very special Great-Grandad of Olivia, Emma, and Ross Shanks; Maddison and Fletcher Cormack. A very special thanks to the staff in the Charlton Ward at Windsor Park for the wonderful care of Lloyd. At Lloyd’s request, a private family service will be held. Messages to 63 Kitchener Street, Gore 9710.

WILLIAMS, Morna Williams (née Berry):
22.05.1935 to 29.06.2022
Devoted wife of Neil Williams, adored mother and mother-in-law of Tina Toth (née Williams) and Steve, and Nathan and Pennie. Loved grandmother of Mia, Jai, Oskar and Piper. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Ruth and Harold Moyle (all living on the Gold Coast, Australia).
She was so loved by all who knew her.

In Memoriam

HORRELL, Henry Charles Maitland (Mait):
2.7.2020
Two years ago today I lost my special dad. Miss you lots.
Rest in peace Dad
Love – Julie-Anne

POU, Lorna:
In memory of our beautiful friend. We miss you.
Loved always. – Glenda and Jaffa xxx

SPAIN, Blair Duncan – 51 years:
Such a proud Dad of his girls.
Sometimes life doesn’t give us more time, so you have to remember the good times.
Blair’s daughters, Kaylee and Rebecca, and family, Brian, Ruth, Fergus, Stephen, and Liss would very much like to thank our very dear friends Shona and Neil that helped us when asked on the death of Blair. Also, many thanks to Avenal Park Funeral Home, when asked took over bringing Blair home and arranged the service. Special thanks to Ngaire Cameron for her time spent at our house and her compassion officiating at Blair’s service. The baking and the flowers and the overwhelming number of cards broke our hearts but showed us how much you all cared. We thank you all so much. Blair was a cherished Dad of Kaylee, and Rebecca and much loved by his family. Blair will be “Forever in our Hearts”. avenalpark.co.nz

Acknowledgement

ALLISON, Lloyd:
Suz and Family would like to thank everyone for their messages, cards, baking, flowers and support shown in so many different ways, with the heartfelt loss of Lloyd.

ANDERSON, Malcolm Robert:
Anderson: Normand, Alister, Bronwyn, Brenden, Randall, their Partners and Families, wish to express their gratitude and thanks to everyone for the love, support and sympathy following the loss of Malcolm. We are grateful to everyone who rang, sent cards, flowers, texts, food and attended the funeral service at the farm, the cemetery or the cuppa afterwards. A special thanks to the Drummond Rural Woman and the Drummond Bowling Club for their help on the day. A special word of thanks to the staff at Peacehaven who helped Dad over the last 4 months. To the team at Winton and Districts Funeral Services, your professional and sensitive handling of all funeral arrangements was gratefully appreciated. As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude

BUTCHER, Lesley Heather:
Trevor, Kieran, Hanna, Eliza and their families would like to express their heartfelt thanks to everyone for their love and support, visits, phone calls, cards, flowers, food and tribute messages with the passing of our much-loved wife, mother and Grandma. A special thank you to Lynley McKerrow for her professional caring service and to Averill, Ross and J Fraser and Sons for your compassion and kindness shown to us. Thanks to everyone who attended Lesley’s farewell and those who travelled long distances to be with us. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement and heartfelt thanks to you all.
Loved forever, never forgotten.

CHINPOY, Carol Ethel (Gar):
Rachael, Keith, Allan, Tarewa and families wish to express their deepest gratitude and love to the most amazing friends, family and community on the passing of our precious mum, mother-in-law, Gar and friend to so so many. We have been overwhelmed and beyond humbled by the food, visitors, messages, kindness, love and support from near and afar. Thank you all so very much, Arohanui.
“An amazing women has left her memory in so many hearts – forever loved and missed every day”

HASSED, Clara:
Evelyn, Adwina, Joy, and families, wish to express our sincere gratitude to all family and friends for the love and support shown to us all in so many ways when Mum (Clara) died. A very special thank you to Dr Adam and Dawn, the staff and caregivers at Vickery Court for the love and compassion shown to Mum during the past 4 years. Also to all those involved through Frasers Funeral Home, your care, support and guidance was greatly appreciated. Please accept this as our personal expression of our heartfelt gratitude to each and everyone.

McKENZIE, Kathrena Elizabeth:
John, Marjorie and Mervyn, Allan and Alison, Eoin and Jayne and families wish to sincerely thank everyone who supported us at the time of Kathrena’s death. Thank you for the phone calls, cards, flowers, baking, meals, and tributes. Thank you to the many people who attended Kathrena’s funeral service and those who listened to the livestream. Also thanks to John van Rij for leading the service. Many thanks to the staff at Calvary Hospital for your loving care to Kathrena. We hope you will accept this as a personal acknowledgement.

McLELLAND, William Graham:
Marion, Bruce, Susan, Judith and families wish to sincerely thank everyone for the cards, flowers, baking, phone calls, visits and support on the passing of a much loved husband, father and grandfather.
Forever in our thoughts and hearts
Please accept this message as a personal thank you from us all.

PRICE, Helen:
Died June 6, 2022.
The family of Helen would like to thank all those friends and family who joined with us to celebrate her life on June 27, 2022.

RAINE, Christopher Taylor: (MPhil Emerg. Mgt.)
5 November 1954 – 18 June 2022
Now Storm-chasing in the midst of the clouds.
A brave man to the end
Loved husband and best friend of Anne. Father to his children Jessie and (the late) Rosemary Raine; and Alix. Stepfather to Hannah, Eve, Eleanor, Edwina and Madeleine Collins – he will be sadly missed by them. Loved son of Dr John Wellesley Evan Raine and Eleanor Raine (nee Luke) of Wellington. Much loved youngest brother of Dr Rosalind Anderson, Dr John Raine, Professor Anthony Raine (dec). My thanks and love to the wonderful vascular team and nurses under Ms Jo Krysa at Dunedin Hospital who looked after Chris so tenderly and with absolute compassion and love for many years. To the nurses on the surgical ward at Kew Hospital Invercargill who cared for Chris willingly and gently. To our dear friends and carers who came in tirelessly each day to ‘sort him out’ (and Anne!) Marlee Van Uden, Bridgette Batt O’ Keeffe, Ilse Todd and Wendy McNaughton. The team at Otautau Medical centre, your surprise at his longevity need be no more, he was always happy with the great care you took of him and managing to keep him alive so much longer! Dave Loudon who supported us both in Chris’s end days, and now myself during this walk in the valley of tears. Chris will have many who remember him, his friends and colleagues from the Met Service, Wellington Free Ambulance, St John Ambulance, Waitaki District Council and also West Coast Regional Council. And to the many of you who knew Chris and enjoyed his company and whom I don’t know; be assured he will be in heaven peering through the clouds at you all and hopefully sending you fine weather because he will have gathered the storm clouds to himself. Chris was cremated in Dunedin on Monday, June 20, 2022. He is now at his much loved cottage in Thornbury and is awaiting a date for a blessing on the weather lawn and placement of his ashes. He will be sadly missed by Anne – his friend and soulmate. If anyone wishes to splurge out in his memory but rather than flowers he would prefer donations to Furever Homes, Invercargill.

ROBERTS, Thomas Andrew (Tom):
Thank you all so much for the love and support extended to us after Tom’s passing, following a short illness. It has meant so much to us all. Special thanks to the staff at Fiordland Medical Centre, St John and Southland Hospital for their care. Tom was loved and respected by many and will be sadly missed.
– Rowena, Glenys, Tom, Stephanie, Janine and families.