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BALLANTYNE, Colin Stewart: QSO
At home on Sunday, July 24, 2022. Dearly loved husband of Ellen. Loved father and father-in-law, of Simon (Okapua); Jayne Ballantyne and Ken Morris (Bribie Island, Australia). Loved Grumpy of Liam, Jack, Jude, and Rosa, and a friend of Christine Larsen. Loved son of the late Allan and Dolly Ballantyne. Loved cousin of the Fowle and Ballantyne families. Respected Brother-in-law of the late Ian Booth, Rosalie Day, Audrey Booth, Owen and Liz Booth, Isabel Booth, and Bronwyn and Buck Tumataroa. Respected Uncle, and friend to many. A service to celebrate Colin’s life will be held in the Winton Presbyterian Church, Meldrum Street Winton on Tuesday, August 2, at 2.00pm.Private cremation to follow. Messages to 32 Northview Avenue, Winton. 9720 or to Colin’s tribute page at www.frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where the livestream link can be accessed.

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BECKER, Barry Alexander (B.A.):
Unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, July 28, 2022, aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Joy, much loved and respected Dad of Greg and Tina, Murray and Helen, Alan and Tracey, dearly loved Grandad of Laura, Ryan, and Hayden; Emilee, Charlotte, and May; Sam, Alisha, and Jasmine, and their families. Much loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend of many.
“With love, forever in our hearts”.
A service to celebrate the life of B.A. will be held in Maniototo Stadium, 1 Dungannon Street, Ranfurly, on Wednesday, August 3, at 1.00pm. In lieu
of flowers, donations kindly accepted for Maniototo St John Ambulance. Messages to email mt.ida@farmside.co.nz

BLACK, Faith Mary:
03.07.1942 – 31.07.2021
Les, Kathryn, Nicola, Richard and families wish to express their sincere thanks and gratitude to everyone who sent cards, flowers, food, and phone calls on the passing of Faith. We were humbled by the amount of overwhelming support and kindness we received. We are grateful to those who visited Faith during her illness, especially in those final weeks. Thanks to Bevan and the team from J Fraser and Sons and to our celebrant Lynley for ensuring that Faith’s farewell was the way she wanted it. To everyone who came to the farewell, virtually and in person, some of whom travelled great distances at short notice. This meant the world to us and we are sure she would have been truly humbled. Faith touched many lives and was at her happiest being surrounded by her family and friends, enjoying life and all its blessings. She will be forever in our hearts. To a wife, mum, nana and friend, you provided a life time of memories, knitting and embroidery. As a wife you shared in growing a family and life within the Orawia community. As a mother you were caring, were selfless in every way and provided the best possible start in life. As a Nana you provided endless love and kindness.
Never to be forgotten and forever missed.

BROWN, Wilson Guthrie Buchanan:
Passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at Gore Hospital; aged 82 years. Respected and loved Husband of Florence, Father of Anne, Ross, Lynn, Jason, and Paul. Loved Grandfather of Thomas, Lena, Tristan, Joshua, Kayley, Ryan, Emily and Great-grandfather to Moana, and Braxton. A service for Wilson will be
held in the St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Ardwick Street, Gore, on Tuesday, August 2, at 1.30pm, leaving thereafter for the Charlton Park Cemetery. If you wish to view via
livestream https://livestream.com/accounts72885/wilsonbrown Messages to 17 Cambridge Terrace, Gore 9710.

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CARRELL, Anthony Peter (Tony):
Passed away peacefully on his 84th birthday, on July 14, 2022, at the Otago Community Hospice. Much loved husband of Chris, loved father of his three girls, Nicola and Chris, Anna and Teneti, Rachel and Dave (London), devoted grandfather of Neve, Pia, and Ava; James, Rewa, and Charlie; Naomi, Ash, and Freya. Loved brother of Brian, Robin, Terry and their families. A Memorial Service to celebrate Tony’s life will be held in St John’s Anglican Church, 373 Highgate, Dunedin, at 2.00pm, on Thursday, August 4. To join the service via livestream or to leave the family a message visit Tony’s page at www.tributes.co.nz, or messages to 730 Highgate, Dunedin 9010.

DRAIN, Linda Margaret (nee Donald):
Linda passed away, peacefully, on Thursday, July 28, 2022, aged 88 years. Loved wife of Doug who died in 2013, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Janice and Ross* McKerchar (Winton) and loved Nana Linda to Ben and Josie, and Scott. Loved sister-in-law to Erice and Errol Molloy (Wallacetown) Maureen and John* Webb (Wellington), Harry* and Nancy* Drain, Duncan* and Joy* Drain, Margaret* and Peter* Molloy. Loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. (*denotes deceased).
For Linda, Spar Bush was always home and in her heart for 85 years. Our family sincerely thanks the wonderful staff at Edinburgh, Donavon & O’Byrne Wings at Rowena Jackson who cared for her so well over the past three years. A celebration of Linda’s life to be held at The Hideaway, 201 Lochiel Branxholme Road,Lochiel at 1.00pm, Wednesday, August 3, 2022. At Linda’s request there will be a private burial to follow. Messages to 479 WintonHedgehope HWY, RD 2, Winton 9782 or to Linda’s tribute page at www.frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

DUDFIELD, Russell Douglas (Duddy):
Passed away suddenly on July 18, 2022 in Cairns Hospital, Australia aged 76. Loved and loving partner of Joy. Loved husband of the late Jennie. Loved Dad, father-in-law and Pa to Jane, Jeremy, Jonty and Hazel, James, Camille and Nico. Cherished father-like figure and Pa to Andrea, Tom, Mackenzie and Sophia, Sarah and Kade, Nathan, Aimee, Keira and Cody. Loved son of the late Neil and Connie, brother and; brother-in-law to Rosemary and the late Ron, Murray and Julia, Lex and Faye, Peter and Helen.Cherished Uncle and Cousin to many.
Forever missed and gone to soon.
A private cremation has been held in Cairns. A celebration of Russell’s life will be held at the Hornby Club, 17 Carmen Road, Hornby, Christchurch on Friday August 5 at 12 noon.

FORSYTH, William Duncan (Bill):
Passed away peacefully after a valiant struggle on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at Golden View Care Home, Cromwell; aged 87 years. Much loved husband of Pam (deceased), and Diane (nee Fraser), much loved father of Leigh (deceased), Terry and Gary, father-in-law of Wendy and Kim, Grandad of Gemma and Tammy, Joshua, Nicholas and great-granddad of Nora. Oamaru wool buyer/exporter and dedicated to the NZ wool industry, long time motorsport official and stalwart. Founder and passionate operator of Queenstown Heritage Tours to Skippers Canyon. We will miss your gentle nature, wisdom and entertaining storytelling forever. Finally reunited with your beloved Pam. Rest in peace Dad, you will always be in our hearts. Our grateful thanks to the incredible staff at Golden View for their wonderful care, empathy and genuine affection shown to Bill, epitomised by the final gathering of all staff for a guard of honour as Bill left for his final journey. A service for Bill will be held at the Lake Hayes Pavilion, Queenstown, at 1.00pm, on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Masks to be worn please. Messages to Forsyth Family, 143A Centennial Avenue, Alexandra 9320.

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MACDONALD, John Wesney (Jack):
Sadly on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, Jack passed peacefully, in the care of the staff at Peacehaven Rest Home. Loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather of John and Cindy Macdonald, Bradley and Sue, the late Tristan, Matthew and Abby, Simon; Tony and Cecily Macdonald, Caleb and Sara, Steven, Kirsty and Partners. Due to Jack having Covid a cremation has taken place straight away. Messages to Macdonald Family, PO Box 632, Invercargill, or you can go to Jack’s tribute page at: mwfunerals.co.nz/s/jack

MACKENZIE, Anne Margaret Mavora (Mavora):
At the amazing age of 96 years, we farewelled a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Peacefully, with the care and love of her Queenstown family, and the staff at the Lake Wakatipu Care Centre, we sadly said goodbye to Mavora on Thursday, July 28, 2022. Beloved wife of Arthur MacKenzie* (Otapiri and Queenstown), much loved mother and mother-in-law, Nana, Grandma and Mavora of Pauline Senior-Edginton* and Albie Edginton (Masterton and Levin), Kelly and Greg Senior: Ken and Trish MacKenzie (Gibbston, Queenstown), Josh and Jim Reeves and Jenna MacKenzie: Lynley* and Rob Swan (Perth), Chris and Anthony Swan, and a loved great-Grandma of her 10 great-grandchildren in New Zealand and Australia. As per her wishes, Mavora has been cremated, and a private graveside service will be held at a later date. Our grateful thanks to all the staff at the Lake Wakatipu Care Centre for the love and care given to Mavora over the years, along with the many other health professionals who supported us as Alzheimers took its toll.
‘Reunited with her loving husband Arthur’
Messages to 57E Gibbston Back Road, RD1, Queenstown 9371. (*denotes deceased).

McBAIN, Colin James:
Peacefully passed away with Steve by his side and in the loving care of nursing staff at Windsor Park Care Home on Thursday, July 28, 2022. Awesome Dad of Lynette, Alison, Donna, David, and Stephen. Father-in-law of Kylie, Don, John. Loved Grandad of all his grandchildren. Only son of the late Hugh and Ivy McBain and brother of the late Jeanette. A private family service for Colin will be held. Messages c/- 3 Surrey Street, Gore 9710.

SMITHIES, Robert George (Bob):
Peacefully at Southland Hospital, on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Elaine. Loved Dad and father-in-law of Russell and Sara, and Trevor; grandpa of Joe. The family would like to thank St John paramedics, Southland Hospital Emergency Department and Invercargill Cremations for their care. A private celebration of Bob’s life will take place at a later date. Messages to 18 George Street, Otautau 9610. Donations to St John are requested, in lieu of flowers.

TUKI, Michael (Zuk):
Surrounded by his loving family at Southland Hospital, Invercargill on Tuesday 26 July 2022. Aged 64 years. Loved soulmate of Judy. Loved father and father-in-law of Johnson, Ranui, April, Tina, Nishane, Chanetelle, and Yvonne. Loved Koro and grandad and dearly loved by his extended family and friends. Michael’s life will be celebrated in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 10am, on Saturday 30 July 2022. Private cremation to follow. Messages to 351 Ettrick Street, Invercargill and tributes may be left on Michael’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a live stream of the service will also be available.

WHITE, Millo Maree (Maree):
On Tuesday, July 26, 2022 peacefully at Avonlea Rest Home, aged 94 years. Talented homemaker and gardener, with a keen interest in politics. Dearly loved wife of the late Graham, loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Peter White (Melbourne), Bev White (Sydney), Sue and Chris Hooker (Christchurch), Barbara and Paul Frankish (Auckland), Linda White and Ann Edmundson (Christchurch), and Michael White and Jan Durham (Havelock North), much loved grandma of her 18 grandchildren, and great-grandma of her 8 great-grandchildren. Loved older sister and sister-in-law of Norman and Christine Ferguson (Sydney). Special thanks and gratitude to the staff at Avonlea, and previously Ilam Lifecare, for their loving care and support of Maree. Maree was not one for frills or fuss, and at her request, a cremation, and a private family gathering will take place.

In Memoriam

DICKSON, Edna Lexy:
Left us on July 30, 2021. Lovingly remembered by all her family and friends.

O’BRIEN, Patricia Emma (Trish):
Went to Heaven 30 July 2003.
“Brimming over with
love and wisdom”
Love you always
and always
– Dennis, Prentice and Claire, and The Team.

ROBINSON, Douglas Richard:
In loving memory of our much loved and adored husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Two years have passed since we said our goodbyes.
Quietly remembered every day,
No longer in our life to share,
But in our hearts,
You’re always there.
“Forever loved and cherished”
– From your loving wife Margaret, along with Elaine, Lyndal, Craig, Paul, Jo and families.

Funeral Notices – Saturday 30th July

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