Funeral Notices – Saturday 31st October

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BURGESS, Barry John (Baz):
Aged 57 years of Perth, Australia (formerly of Riverton and Invercargill). Passed away unexpectedly October 20, 2020. Loved son of the late Merv and Thelma Burgess. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Stuart and Shirley, Trish and Leith Turnbull, Keith and Michelle, Peter and Carmen. Loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Baz’s life will be held on Friday November 6 at 4.45pm (NZ time) at Kidogo Arthouse, Fremantle, Western Australia. Messages may be sent to [email protected]
Baz’s service will also be available via live-stream and a link will be available if you email the above.

CLARK, Tracey (Mason):
Of Waimate. Passed away peacefully, at 10.00pm, on October 29, 2020, at South Canterbury Hospice, after a long battle with cancer; Aged 48. Dearly loved sister of Kim Phillips, and sister-in-law of Craig Phillips. Loved Aunty to Samantha, Katelyn, Raymond, and Melissa. Loved companion of Julian Mason. Loving mother of her children Ashleigh, Josh, Hayden, Corey, Shaqulle, and Gemma. She fought a tough battle right to the very end. Messages to 114 Wallacetown Lorneville Highway, RD 4, Invercargill 9874.

GILES, Jean Catherine (nee Haydon):
Passed away peacefully after a short illness on October 24, 2020. Loved wife of Norman. Mother and mother-in-law of Graham and Fiona, David and Shirley. Loved Gran of Keri and James, and Darian. Loved great-step-Gran to Graham and Fiona’s grandchildren. At Jean’s request a private cremation has taken place. Messages to 81 Dunbeath Crescent, Invercargill.

HARRIS, Reiri Catherine (nee Boulter):
1932 – 2020
On October 29, 2020, at Peacehaven, our beautiful mother went to join her loving husband Bryce (dec). Loved mother and mother-in-law to Michael, Sharon, Ernie, Chrissy, Sharlane, Peter, Nigel, Michelle, Rochelle, and Alfred. Beloved Nana of all her Mokopuna. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Tuku, Ron, Boy, Dawn, Betty, Tony, Harry, Joy, George, Janice, Hana, Andy, Robyn, and Trish. Loved friend of Jan, and Angela. Rei will be lying at 17 Main Rd, Tuatapere, until her graveside service at Tuatapere Cemetery on Saturday, October 31, at 3.00pm. Thank You for all your love and support at Iona D3. Your kindness to our mother was invaluable.

HARVEY, Agnes Ellen:
Nessie passed away on Thursday 28 October 2020 in the care of Bainfield Park Rest Home, aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Hector who died far too young and long-time friend of Malcom*. Special Mum of Graham*, Doug and Debbie, Rodger and Devi, Richard and Jan, Geoff and Rosie. Nessie’s grandchildren and great grandchildren were a blessing to her. A service to celebrate Nessie’s life will be held in the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 30 Doon Street, Invercargill on Monday 2nd November 2020 at 1.30pm, followed by an interment at the Eastern Cemetery.
‘All I have seen teaches me to trust the Creator for all I have not seen’ Emerson
Messages to Harvey Family, PO Box 632 Invercargill.
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LANKOW, Lesley Louise:
Passed suddenly but peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on October 21, 2020, in her 70th year. Dearly loved wife of Peter, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Mark and Marnie, Nicola and Andrew Gardiner; loved Da of Will, and Sam; Angus, Henry, and Evie; loved daughter of the late Morris and Joyce Mee (Becks), loved daughter-in-law of Clare O’Connell, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend to so many.
We will miss her dearly.
Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Lesley Lankow, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Private Service has been held to celebrate Lesley’s life and pay tribute to the special times and joy she brought to so many of us.

MacDONALD, Alastair Paul (Paul or Mac):
Passed away surrounded by his loving family, at his favourite holiday location in Noosa, on Sunday, October 18, 2020. Special soulmate and dearly loved husband to Pauline. Most amazing Dad and father-in-law to Kirsten and Brian, Stewart and Belinda. Treasured Mac to Alena, Mitchell, Keiran and Emily. Paul was greatly respected by his loving family and friends. ‘A True MacDonald/Heggie Warrior’
The Celebration of Paul’s life will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 9.30am, Parkview Chapel, Allambe Memorial Park, Nerang-Broadbeach Road, Nerang QLD 4211. Messages to: 44 Emerald Drive, Helensvale, Qld, 4212.

O’CONNELL, Rowena Joyce:
On October 29, 2020, unexpectedly. Devoted and much loved mother of Jordan and Danielle, Claire, and Tyson. Much loved daughter of Stephen; and Juliana. Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Ed Honatana, Christine and Keith Haywood, the late Quade, and Willie. Specially loved Aunty Rowie of all her nieces and nephews and loved by all her whanau and many friends. Messages to the O’Connell family c/o PO Box 111-01, Christchurch, 8443. A Service to celebrate Rowena’s life will be held in the Academy Funeral Services Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Sockburn, Christchurch, on Tuesday, November 3, at 1.30pm.

SMALL, Anne Isabel Mary:
It is with great sadness that Anne slipped away peacefully on October 25, 2020, in her 94th year. Much adored and cherished Mumma and Annabella of Lynn and Graham Beirne. Treasured Nan-Anne of Simon and Hayley Beirne, Nick Beirne, and Leanne Yaxley. Loving Great-Ma-Maa of Hunter, Navarh, Isabella and Lachlan.
Miss you forever.
Much loved sister of May Tinnock (deceased) and Jessie Souness (deceased). Loving Aunty Anne of Alister and Rose Harvey (Invercargill).
“Go Play Little Bird, You’re Free Now.”
Our family wish to acknowledge the tender care by staff extended to Anne during her many years at Dianna Isaac. They too became her family. Words cannot express our gratitude. Sincere thanks to Dr Coughlan. As per Anne’s wishes, a private celebration of her life has already been held.

WALLER, Elizabeth (Jayne):

Gone are the days we used to share
But in our hearts you’re always there.
The gates of memory will never close
We miss you more than anyone knows.
With tender love and deep regret
We who love you will never forget.
With love from – Gemma, Baden, Sadie, and Colt Foster; Josh, Maddi, and Maisie; Daniel, and Richard Patton.
avenalpark.co.nz

WALLER, Elizabeth (Jayne):
Beautiful memories
Silently kept
Of one that we loved
And will never forget.
Forever missed from John and Ainsley

Acknowledgement

ANDERSON, Thomas David (David):
Brenda, Julie, Grant, Cameron and families would like to thank most sincerely everyone who sympathised with and supported us on the loss of David who passed away at ChCh Hospital on October 4. We offer our heartfelt thanks to the many friends, family, neighbours and well wishers who visited our homes and offered emotional and practical support to us all at this difficult time. For those who attended the funeral, telephoned, supplied food, sent floral tributes, cards, messages of condolence, donated to David’s chosen charity- Hawkesbury Trust, and travelled long distances or watched the live stream, we are truly grateful. Special thanks to our piper Stu Gordon from Scottish Society of NZ Pipe Band, and Traysea and Rob Thomson at Lamb and Hayward. To those who helped in any way, your contribution made our loss more bearable. Please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude. David was a much loved husband, father, grandpa, brother, friend and solicitor, and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

KEIL, Marian Lorraine:
08.06.1945 – 31.08.2020
Harry, Steve, Greg, and families, would like to give their thanks and appreciation to everyone for their support, kindness and generosity they received at the loss of a dearly loved wife, Mum, mother-in-law, Nana, and great-Nana. Thank you for the visits, flowers, cards, phone calls, and a very special thank you for the meals and baking provided to the family, it was all greatly appreciated. Special thank you to family and friends who travelled to support and pay their respects, along with those who attended Marian’s service and watched online. Thank you to Sally Tilly for the support, guidance and conducting the service. Lastly but not least, a huge heartfelt thank you to Nigel and his staff at Avenal Park Funeral Home for supporting and guiding the family through the difficult time, and for your amazing, outstanding effort in bringing Marian home to the family – we thank you. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement to all. Thank you.

McDONALD, G. L (Peter):
8.9.2020
Dawn and family would like to thank relatives and friends for attending Peter’s farewell at the Gore RSA. Special thanks to Father Hamesh Wyatt for his great tributes. Jeff Shanks for piping us all into the venue. Wyndham Rugby Club and Jenkins Motors Staff for the guard of honour. Gore RSA for the lovely afternoon tea. A special thank you to the staff at the Hospice Southland for your wonderful care shown to Peter. To his close friends David, and Alister, Howard and Wendy Barnes thanks for the visits and giving me support. To the friends who spoke well of Peter, Johnny Watson, Annie Nelson (St Marys School), Russell Johnstone and Mike Henderson: thank you all. Thank you for all those that sent flowers, cards, food and phone calls this was greatly appreciated by all of us. Peter will be laid to rest alongside his brother Brian at Tapanui Cemetery on his birthday in December. As many addresses are unknown please accept this as a personal thank you.

In Memoriam

GAGE, William Alexander (Bill):
Passed away 35 years ago on November 1, 1985.
“Remembered with love”
– Judy.

WALLER, Elizabeth (Jayne):
Beautiful memories silently kept,
Of one that we loved and will never forget.
Forever missed. – From John and Ainsley.

WALLER, Elizabeth (Jayne):
Gone are the days we used to share,
But in our hearts you’re always there.
The gates of memory will never close,
We miss you more than anyone knows.
With tender love and deep regret,
We who love you will never forget.
– With love from Gemma, Baden, Sadie, and Colt Foster; Josh, Maddi, and Maisie; Daniel, and Richard Patton.