Funeral Notices – Saturday 3rd November
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LONNEKER, Joanne. Suddenly at home on Thursday, 1st
November 2018, aged 66 years. Dearly loved by family and friends. Jo will be resting at her home from today, Saturday, all are welcome, then for her farewell gathering on Tuesday, 6 November starting at 12:00 noon, the gathering will conclude with a private family farewell at 2:00pm. Messages to 26 Moana Street, Riverton 9822. avenalpark.co.nz
VREUGDENHIL Helen (nee Cocksedge) Passed away peacefully at her home on 30 October 2018. A dearly loved daughter, sister, mother and grandmother. Friend to many residents of Greenhills. A private cremation has been held. A celebration of Helen’s life will be held at her home at a later date. Messages to 70 Princes Road Greenhills RD11 Invercargill 9877. avenalpark.co.nz
DAVIES, Ron. Peacefully on Sunday, October 28, 2018, at Calvary Hospital. Loved partner of the late Pam. Stepfather of Annette and Shyrelle. A loved Poppy. As to Ron’s wishes a private service and cremation has been held.
“A special thank you to the staff of Calvary Hospital for their love and care of Ron”
Messages to 105 Dome Street, Invercargill.
EDGAR, Alma Florence. Died peacefully at Longwood Care Home, Riverton on Thursday, November 1, 2018, aged 97 years. Loved wife of the late Les Edgar and the late Clutha Burtenshaw. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Errol and Marilyn Burtenshaw (Auckland), Mervyn and Patty Burtenshaw (Timaru), Sandra and Allister Robb, Vaughan and Deb Burtenshaw (Riverton). Loved ‘Alma’ of Graeme Edgar, Margaret Brown and families. A loved Nana of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
“The family would like to thank the staff at Longwood for the love and care of Alma over the past 7 years”. A private cremation has been held and a service to celebrate Alma’s life will be at Riverton Union Church, 126 Palmerston Street, Riverton, on Tuesday, November 6, at 2.00pm. Messages to 34 Ivy Street, Riverton 9822.
GRACE, Nancy Olive (nee Richards). On Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at Palm Grove Retirement Village, Christchurch, aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Maurice, loved mum of Owen and Viki, Sue and the late Noel Simpson, and Linda and Brendon Isherwood. Loved sister of Eric and Owen (both died WWII) and John (Sydney). Special Nana and Great-Nana to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved aunt to her nieces and nephews. A life lived to the full; Nancy will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. “This life for me is duly passed, I loved you all until the last. Weep not for me but courage take, and love each other for my sake.” Messages may be addressed to the Grace family, C/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. In lieu of flowers donations to Oxfam would be appreciated and can be made online at bit.ly/nograce3010. A Celebration of Nancy’s life will be held in the John Rhind Chapel, entry from London and Whitmore Streets, Christchurch, on Monday, November 5, at 4.00pm.
JACKSON, Joyce (Na) (formerly Cathcart). Passed away peacefully at Calvary Rest Home with loving family by her side, on Tuesday, October 30, 2018. Loved and adored mum of Wendy Gilroy (Bluff). Much loved Na of Aaron, Sarah, and Matthew. Loved great-Na of Noah, and Jamie; Shontae, and Zakhiah. Grandmother of Murray and family. As per Na’s wishes a private service has been held. Messages to 25 Henderson St, Bluff 9814. avenalpark.co.nz
LEWIS, Corinne Elizabeth. Passed away peacefully at Resthaven Village, Gore, on Thursday, November 1, 2018, aged 88 years. Remembered mother of Ann (Australia), Lindley (Gore), and the late Jenny. A service for Corinne will be held in the Roxburgh Memorial Hall, 120 Scotland Street, Roxburgh, on Wednesday, November 7, at 1.00pm, then leaving for the Roxburgh Cemetery. Messages to 146 Duthie Road, RD 4, Waimumu, Gore, 9774. Southern Funeral Home Gore, F.D.A.N.Z.
LONNEKER, Joanne. Suddenly at home on Thursday, November 1, 2018, aged 66 years. Dearly loved by family and friends. Jo will be resting at her home from today, Saturday, all are welcome, then for her farewell gathering on Tuesday, November 6, starting at 12.00 noon, the gathering will conclude with a private family farewell at 2.00pm. Messages to 26 Moana Street, Riverton 9822.
MACLEOD, Robert Angus (Bob). On Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at Christchurch, aged 88 years. Loved husband of Jill. Loved father and father-in-law of Keri, Jason and Rachell, and Rob. Much loved grandad of Stephen, Jonathon and Emma, and Toni; Eden, Lily, and DJ; and Jasmine. Loved brother of Joan Cooke and respected uncle of his nieces and nephews. Messages to the MacLeod Family, C- PO Box 7157, Christchurch 8023
In Memoriam
McHUGH, Peter Joseph. 22.03.1953 – 29.10.1993
It is hard to believe 25 years have passed since we lost our best friend, biggest fan and dearly loved Dad. Forever missed, remembered and thought of in so many different ways, still every day. Love – Kate, Ben, PJ and family.
Acknowledgement
HOLLAND, Charmaine Reekie. Charmaine’s family wish to express their appreciation to everyone for their kindness and support shown during her recent ill health and passing. We wish to thank the wonderful staff and residents at Takitimu Home for their friendship, care and support of Charmaine for the last four years. Thank you to all who attended her farewell service, also those who sent flowers, cards, food and messages. A special thank you to Dot Muir for carrying out Charmaine’s wishes and officiating at her funeral and also her personal input of Charmaine’s earlier years, making it a memorable occasion for us all. We would also like to thank Ross Thomson for his assistance and the staff at J. Fraser and Sons for taking care of Charmaine.
HORRELL, Beatrice Mary (Betty). 10.8.1930 – 23.9.2018 Sandra, Donna, Stephen and Ken’s families wish to sincerely thank everyone who recently attended mum’s home coming funeral service, held in Gore at Southern Funeral Home. We also thank all those who sent flowers, cards and baking. Mum would have been so happy to see so many of her friends attend the service, even though she had lived in Whanganui for the past few years. A big thank you to Melissa Duperouzel for officiating mums service, Nana would have been proud! Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.
MARSHALL, Ian Russell. Catherine, Tony and Megan, Bradley and Sandra, and family, express their heartfelt gratitude and thanks to everyone for their kindness, support and sympathy following the tragic loss of Ian. A much loved husband, father, father-in-law and granddad. We have been overwhelmed by the food, cards, flowers, phone calls and visits. Thank you to South Otago Search and Rescue for their tireless work and to the Balclutha Police. Also, thank you for the generous donations to Search and Rescue. It was very much appreciated.
“Never are we more aware of how much friends and family mean, than at the time of great sadness”.
Thank you to all those who attended Ian’s farewell, especially those that travelled long distances to be with us. Thank you to Geoff, Neil and Brian, who spoke of the impact that Ian had on their life. Thanks to Raewyn and the team at Doug Nesbit’s for their professionalism at this difficult time and a special thank you to Gaye Edwards for guiding us through. Please accept these words as a personal acknowledgement from us all.
