Funeral Notices – Saturday 3rd December

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BONIFACE, Anthony John (Tony):
On November 19, 2022, at his home in Christchurch. Dearly loved husband of Jan. A much loved father of Chris Perry and much loved father and father-in-law of Nick Boniface and Jo Beck, and a very special Grandpops to his five grandchildren. Also loved brother of Gay Mackenzie (Sydney), and brother-in-law of the late Elsie and Ron Robertson, Margaret and the late Jim Taylor, and Margaret and Ken Smith (all of Invercargill). A private Service for Tony has been held in Christchurch.

CALDER, Raymond Alexander :
Ray passed peacefully on Tuesday November 29, 2022 at Longwood Retirement Village; aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret (Olive). Cherished father of Stephen and Sharon, Sue and Mark, and loved step-dad of Jan and Lyall, Alison and Chris. Special Grandad of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Special brother and brother-in-law of Shona and Richard, Lynda and Ron*, June* and Arthur, Nancy and Brian, Doris and Colin, Marlene* and Steve, Jimmy, Annette and Wayne, Nancy and Ritchie.
A service to celebrate Ray’s life will be held at the Winton Presbyterian Church, on Monday December 5, 2022 at 12.30pm, followed by a private interment at the Mataura Cemetery. Messages to C/- 56 Dejoux Road, Winton 9720 or on Ray’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz, where the livestream details are available.

CLOVER, Hine Maraea:
20.12.1949 01.12.2022
Hine passed away peacefully at Calvary Hospital with her loving husband Stephen by her side. Loved by her extended whanau. A celebration of Hine’s life will be held on Wednesday 7th December 2022 at the Intercultural Church 51 Centre Street at 10.30 am Donations to the Salvation Army may be left at the service. Please may we kindly ask that if you are attending the service you could supply a plate? Messages can be sent to 69 Bond Street Invercargill
www.distinctfunerals.co.nz

COCKLIN, Gail Margaret:
On 29/11/2022 after a short illness at Southland Hospital. Loved Mother of Rachel, Kirsti and Rollo, GrandMother, Sister, Aunt and friend to many. A private cremation and memorial service has been held. Messages to 119 Tramway Road, Invercargill 9812. In lieu of flowers donations to SPCA Southland would be appreciated.

PILCHER, Ronald John:
Passed away at home surrounded by his family on Monday 28th November 2022, aged 88 years.
Now with his beloved Jean. Loved and treasured father and father-in-law of Jacqueline and Neville, Stephen and Debbie, and Karyn. Doting Grandad of Baden and Gemma, Callum and Lucy, Jacob and Hannah, Nathan, Ben, Wade and Carly and loved great-grandfather. Loved brother of Shirley, Betty (dec), and Maree. At Ron’s request a private cremation has been held. The family invite you to join with them in celebrating Ron’s life on Monday 12th December at 2.00pm at the Alexandra Golf Club. Messages to 10/111 Racecourse Road, Invercargill 9810.

In Memoriam

DIXON, Bernie:
3.12.2014
Remembered with love
Hunt, Dixon and Clark families.

HORRELL, Wynter Shirley:
02.08.2001- 02.12.2021
We loved you your whole life. We will miss you for the rest of ours. Until we meet again. Love you too.
Aimee, Shirley and Stewart, Tracey, Rebecca and Dan, Riley, Beau and Evelyn.

Acknowledgement

BALLANTYNE, Gordon James:
Faye, Andrew and Tracey, Logan and Jillian, Kent and Amanda, and their families, sincerely thank everyone who attended the service for Gordon. Also to those who visited, sent cards, messages, flowers, baking and food. Sincere thanks to Wakatipu Care Home and Hospice staff and the Cancer Society.

STEARNE, Allan Myles:
Beverley, Claire, Michael and families wish to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported us during Allan’s illness and after he passed away. The prayers, visits, flowers, phone calls, correspondence and food was greatly appreciated. Thank you to all who joined with us at Allan’s farewell to share this very special time. Many thanks for the generous donations on the day to Hospice Southland. To those involved with Allan’s care both at home and in the Hospice, your dedication to both patient and family was wonderful. The kindness extended to our family means so much to all of us.

STOCKER, Alwyn Mary:
Lyndall, Matthew, Sarah, Juliette, Ben, and families wish to thank all those who attended Mum’s Memorial Service and travelled great distances to be with us on the day, watched the livestream or had us in your thoughts, this was very much appreciated. For all the baking, cards, flowers, and messages, thank you. A very special thank you to the staff of the Donovan Wing, Rowena Jackson Retirement Village for all your care and compassion you gave Mum. Please accept this as our personal acknowledgement.

WILKINSON, Barbara Anne:
With much sadness, we advise that Anne Wilkinson died at Yvette Williams Retirement Home, Dunedin, on Thursday, December 1, 2022. Aged 90 and within a few weeks of our 70th wedding anniversary. Anne was the dearly loved wife of Bernard, and equally loved mother and mother-in-law of Neil and Rachel Wilkinson (Rangiora), Joan and Grant Mackenzie (Auckland), Graham and Elizabeth Wilkinson (Queenstown), Clare and Ken Hadley (Invercargill), and Jill and Tim Creagh (Motueka). Plus, a greatly adored grandmother and great-grandmother. Anne has been privately cremated. Her memorial service will be held in St Luke’s Church, Oamaru, on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 7.30pm