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DAY, John Alan:
After a short illness John passed peacefully with family by his side on Wednesday, 31st March 2021 in Invercargill aged 84 years.
Dearly loved husband of the late Monica. Cherished father and father-in-law of Gillian and Ray, Deborah and Wayne (dec), Stephen and Hari-Priya. Beloved grandfather, Koko and great-grandfather of Matthew, Shannen and Jackie, Ethan and Lena, Ben and Trissia, Joseph and Mikayla, Tawhairiri, Te Amorangi, Desmond, Ryder, Jahnel, Bria and Ellen-Rose.
Kia hora te marino
Kia whakapapa pounamu te moana
Kia tere te kārohirohi i mua i tō huarahi
A service to celebrate John’s life will be held at J Fraser & Sons Chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Thursday 8th April at 10.00am followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 56 Jenkin Street, Invercargill 9812 or to John’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

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HOGAN, Thomas Joseph (Tom):
Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Dearly loved husband of Gwen (O’Callaghan), and the late Muriel (Snowy) Hogan (nee McRandle). Tom was in his 90th year young. Loved father and father-in-law of Bridget and Grant McAllister, Michael and Leeann, Mark and Martha, Sean, and Bede and Heidi. Loved Grandad of James; Daniel, Sam and Oliver; Timothy, Sarah and Declan; Mikayla and the late Jack. Beloved son of the late Michael and Ellen (Nellie) (nee Concannon). Loved brother and brother-in-law of Malachi, Mary and Joe* Dooley, Margaret and Jim* Boyle, Margaret and Michael* Hogan, Kathleen and Gordon Fairlie (and the late Denis Cummings), Steve*, Kevin* and Brenda* Hogan. Loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews.
R.I.P.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Therese of Lisieux Church, 40 Perth Street, Invercargill, on Thursday, April 8, at 10.30am. Interment at Eastern Cemetery will follow. Rosary will be held on Wednesday, April 7, at 7.00pm, St Therese of Lisieux Church. Messages to 234 Bridge Inn Road, Roslyn Bush, RD 6, Invercargill or to view the service on Livestream via Tom’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes (*denotes deceased)

PHISKIE, Peter Henry:
Surrounded by his family at Hospice Southland on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, aged 65 years. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Yvonne. Loved father and father-in-law of Erica and Shane, Olivia and Shane, and Ryland and Rene. A much loved Opa to Zoe, George, Henry; Chloe and William. A much loved brother, uncle, cousin and friend. Peter’s family wish to express their gratitude to ambulance and air ambulance staff, doctors and staff at Christchurch Hospital, especially ward 14, Southland Hospital, Hospice Southland and the staff at Guise Cottage who have been on this journey with us. A service to celebrate Peter’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Thursday, April 8 at 2.00pm. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Southland can be made at the service.

McSTAY, Heather Kay:
Peacefully in the care of Vickery Court Rest Home on Monday, 29 th March 2021, two days shy of her 74th birthday. Dearly loved soul mate of Russell, cherished Mum and Mum-in-law of Paul & Vana, Darryl, Katrina & David Brown. Adored Nana of Olivia, Mia, Perry, Shian, Shannon, Keria, Dallas, Callum, Luke and Great Nana of Harley. A loved sister, sister-in- law and Aunt of the McStay and Wilson families. A memorial service to celebrate Heather’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Thursday, 8 th April at 10:00am. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 391 North Road, Waikiwi, Invercargill 9810. The service will be available to watch at:- https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1617018431547890
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SELL-HENRIKSEN, Leroy Nathan:
Tragically passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021, in Amberley, as the result of a motor accident. Dearly loved and sadly missed son of Mandy, stepson of Andy Erskine and stepbrother of Lucas and Keely Erskine of Queenstown. Dearly loved and sadly missed by all his grandparents, aunties, uncles, cousins and so many gorgeous friends. A service will be held to celebrate Leroy’s life on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, 12.00pm, at the Arrowtown Community Rooms, Jack Reid Park, 9 Suffolk Street, Arrowtown. Messages for Mandy and Andy Erskine to PO Box 632, Invercargill. https://mwfunerals.co.nz/

TEMPLETON, Muir Campbell:
July 20, 1956 – March 31, 2021
Passed away peacefully at Wellington Hospital. Son of the late Edward (Ted) and the late Margaret. Loved brother of Anne, John and Michelle. Much loved husband of Denise (dec) and partner to Sandra and Annie. Step-dad to James, Johnnie and Kylie. Loved Pop to all his grandkids. An inspiration to many. Thanks to Wellington Hospital, ICU doctors and nurses, Burwood Spinal Unit and carers over the years. A Service for Muir will be held at St Christopher’s Anglican Church, cnr Main Road and Lyndhurst Road, Tawa, Wellington, on Friday, April 9, at 1.00pm. Messages and cards for ‘The Family of Muir Templeton’ may be sent c/- PO Box 50-347, Porirua 5240.

WINDER Eileen:
It is with sadness that we announce the death of our precious Eileen, loved wife of the late Stewart, and mother and mother-in-law of Paul and Linda, Andrew and Christine, Nigel and Hannah, and Maree and Lindsay.
Loved Granny of Thomas and Robbie; Timothy, Katie and Emma; Samuel, Isabella, Benjamin and Sophie; Sophia, Hannah and Ryan.
A family service was held on March 31st, to celebrate the blessing that she was to all of us.
Now at peace in the presence of God.
A special thanks to the caring staff from District Nursing and Hospice Southland who helped us make the last stage of Eileen’s journey as comfortable as possible.
Messages to 251 Oreti Road, 9RD, Invercargill 9879.

In Memoriam

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ANDERSON, Margaret Joan:
Loved wife and mum, grandmother and great-grand mother, passed away peacefully one year ago, on April 3, 2020 during Covid 19 L4.
Our love and memories, will always remain for ever!
Brian, Peter and Sandy, Joanne and Anthony, Christopher and Malia, and families.

ANDREW, Ross:
3.4.2020
Mavis, Lindsay, Wayne and Ross’s loyal mate “Jack” remember with love a husband and father who passed away one year ago today.
“The memories you left us we treasure every day.”
The family would like to take this opportunity to thank all those that sent cards and made phone calls, and to everyone for their kindness over the last year, this has been a huge support at a very difficult time.

DUNCAN (WHITE), Isobel Philomena:
One year today.
Miss you so much
“Love you always”- Tracy, Pete, and family.

MORRISON, Kaylene Margaret:
10.08.1962 – 03.04.2020
How can you mend
a broken heart
“Love you always”- Jimmy.

Acknowledgement

AFFLECK, Gary Alan:
20.8.1942 – 24.2.2021
Helen and family would like to sincerely thank everyone for their wonderful support and kindness given to them on the passing of Gary. He was a loving husband, Dad, Grandad and friend. The cards, phone calls, flowers, food and visits were such a comfort and much appreciated. A special thank you to the people who cared for Gary prior to his passing and to Southern Funeral Homes for their support and kindness. A wonderful man who we will all dearly miss. Please accept this as our personal thank you and acknowledgement to all. Helen, Karen, John, Jo and families.

BEATON, Trevor Alan: Q.S.M.
Margaret, Diane and family wish to sincerely acknowledge those who sent flowers, cards, messages and baking, following the sad loss of Trevor. We would like to thank the many people who attended Trevor’s funeral. To Dr Sean MacPherson, Christchurch Hospital staff, Dr Johan Vlok, Darfield Nurses, and Anthony Wilding Retirement Village staff, your professional support was much appreciated by Trevor and us. We would also like to thank Dean Austin at Lamb and Hayward Funeral Directors, who made everything run smoothly. Graeme, Kevin and friends, thank you all for being there for us. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement as many addresses are unknown.

COLVIN, Julie Anne:
Shannon and Amy, Simone and Mike, Madden, and Sadie; Dawn, Teresa, and Lynn and families thank everyone for their love and support at the time of Julie’s passing. Special thanks to all the staff at Hospice Southland, and all the Medical Staff. Thank you to everyone who sent cards, flowers, and visited, it was very much appreciated. As many addresses are unknown please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.

TE TAI, Dorothy Tui:
Peter, Nathan, Joanne, Dion, and families, would like to sincerely acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy shown to them following the loss a loved wife, mother, mother-in-law, Nana and great-Nana. Thank you to all those that visited, rang, brought food, flowers, cards and the koha’s. A special thanks to the staff at Southland Hospital and St John Ambulance for the many years of care, also to Donna White and her team at Avenal Park Funeral Home. Thanks also goes to McDermotts Coach Lines, Rugby Southland, Nga Kete Matauranga Pounamu, Aroha and Harry, all the boys that performed the Haka, Herewini Neho, Leoma Tawaroa, Andrea Jerry, Tiahuia Kawe, and Ngaire Cameron. Koro would also like to thank all his moko’s and great-moko’s for their love and strength. Please accept this as a personal expression of our deepest gratitude.

Funeral Notices – Saturday 3rd April

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