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BOWER, Heather May:
Passed away at Peacehaven on Thursday, February 3, 2022. Aged 97 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in- law of Tony and Marissa, and Dean. Loved Grandma of Beth, Samantha and Isaac. At Heather’s request a private cremation has been held. Messages to Heather’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

BRASELL, Murray John:
08/07/1949 to 26/01/2022
Aged 72 years. Suddenly but peacefully at home in Invercargill. Loving husband of Carolyn, much loved Father and Father-in-Law of Paul and Larissa. Adored Grandad to Nikita, Britney and Liam. As per Murray’s request a private cremation has taken place. Messages to 45 Ball Street, Kingswell, Invercargill 9810.

BROWN, Beverly Margaret (nee Glozier):
Peacefully at Resthaven Village, Gore, on Thursday, February 3, 2022, aged 70 years. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Paul, loved and adored Mum of Paul (Gore), Michelle (Rolleston, Christchurch), Lena Mary (deceased), and Nathan (Gore), very much loved Nana of Vinni and Carla; Shade, Iason and Eva; and Laya. Great-Nana to all her great-grandchildren. A private family service to celebrate Beverly’s life will be held on Saturday, February 5, followed by private interment at Eastern Cemetery, Rockdale Road, Invercargill. Paul would like Beverly’s friends to join him over light refreshments at Gore Town and Country Club, 2 Bury Street, Gore, on Saturday, February 5, from 4.30pm onwards to share further memories of Beverly. A vaccine pass will be required to attend, due to COVID restrictions numbers are limited to 100. Please contact Paul to register your attendance. Messages to 2 Takitimu Street, Gore 9770.

CALDER, Colin McDonald:
Peacefully, at Lady Diana Isaac Retirement Village on January 30, 2022, aged 95. Dearly beloved husband of the late Doris Joy (Joy). Loved father and father-in-law of Anne and Murray, Pam and Kevin, Bill and Deb, Alan and Marianne, and Karen. A cherished and respected Father, Grandfather and great-grandfather. A private gathering was held in Christchurch. After a delay, both Colin and Joy’s ashes will return to Bluff. Messages to: 25a Bowen Street, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8041.

McLEAN, Malcolm Bruce:
9.8.1947 – 30.1.2022
In Cromwell, after a short illness, aged 74. Formerly of Dunedin, Sydney and Urunga (Australia) – more recently Luggate and Cromwell (Central Otago). Second son of Maude and Roy (both deceased); brother to Gregor, Brent and Alison, brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle to their families; husband (ex) of 28 years to Vernette. Malcolm was a friend to many, a Green Island FC member and Otago Rep in football and softball in his youth; handy with a hammer, avid reader and outdoors sports enthusiast – and winner of many a pub raffle! Malcolm lived his chosen life to its fullest. Malcolm was privately cremated on February 2, 2022 – and in keeping with his wishes, Malcolm’s ashes will be scattered near Luggate. “Chasing gold, in them thar hills …”

McMATH, Linda Carol (nee Robinson):
On February 3, 2022, peacefully, at Nurse Maude Hospital, surrounded by her family, aged 67 years. Much loved daughter of Lilian Houghton and the late Norman Robinson. Much loved mother and mother-in-law to Jason, Maree and Kevin, Dwayne and Erena, and Logan. Much loved nana of Jasmine, Dylan, Nikitaa, Raiarna, Izak, Aimee, Karl, Hannah-Maree, and Emilie. Loved sister and sister-in-law to her extended family. A huge thank you to the staff and carers at Nurse Maude, for your amazing care of our Mum. Flowers and messages to Tania, and Liz Cook, c/- 650 Main South Rd, Islington, Christchurch 7600.

PARKES, Eean Francis:
Passed away peacefully in Ashburton Hospital, in his loving daughters arms, on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, aged 78. Loving and devoted husband of Jennifer Mary Parkes (nee Hyde). Loved father and father-in-law of Isobel and Steven Baxter, and Leslie and Kylie Parkes. Loved Grandfather of Harlin, Savannah and Legacy Parkes, and Burt Baxter. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Tom and Bev Parkes (Invercargill), Lyneve* and Neil McDowall (Gore), Jannette and Lenny Casey (Winton), and Reginald*, Aynsley* and Murray Alexander (Dunedin), Pamela and Ross* Peterson (Winton), Heather and John Hackett (Westport), Janice and Doug Hoyle (Gore), Phillip and Michelle Hyde (Invercargill), Faye and Geoff McLeod (Mabel Bush). A Memorial service and unveiling to honour Eean will be held at East Winton Cemetery on Sunday, February 6, at 2.00pm. My Vaccine Pass will be required to attend. Messages can be placed on Eean’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there is a livestream link to the service. (*denotes deceased)

RAMAGE, Kathleen Ivy (Kath):
After a determined battle on Friday, January 28, 2022, at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village. Dearly loved wife of the late Brian, dearly loved mother of Jane, Sandra, and Kathryn, loved mother-in-law of David, Laurie, and Simon. Loved Granny of Sheena and Glen, Rebecca and Ben, Josh and Nicole, Tully and Tim, Ben and Tessa, Charlotte and Willy, Annabelle and Sam, and Great-Granny of Sloane, Georgie, Emmi, Harper, Charlie, Ivy, and Jake. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Ron and June Wilkes, Harold* and Dawn Wilkes (Papakura). As per Kath’s wishes a private family service has been held. Messages to 133 Lewis St, Gladstone, Invercargill 9810.

RIDDLER, Bruce Alexander:
76 years. Passed away peacefully at Hospice Southland on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband of Jean. Loved and respected father of Ian, Leigh and Craig, the late Helen, Dawn and Dean. Devoted poppa of Charlotte, Sophia and Lucy.
“Many thanks to the staff at Longwood Care Home and Southland Hospital for all your kindness and care over many months”
As to Bruce’s wishes a private cremation has taken place. Messages to 96 Govan Drive, Te Anau 9600, or you can visit Bruce’s tribute page at: https://mwfunerals.co.nz/s/bruce
“Gone Fishing”

ROBINSON, Shae Marie:
Of Alexandra, passed away peacefully as the result of an accident on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 aged 35. Amazing mother to McKenzi and Briar, loved daughter of Chris and Rewa; loved sister and sister-in-law of Corey and Nikita; Abbie and Blair; and Luke. Loved granddaughter of Jo and Arch* and Elsa* and Malcolm* Shearer. Much loved Auntie, cousin, and niece. A private service will be held. The service will be livestreamed to affinityfunerals.co.nz on Tuesday, February 8, at 1.30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Central Otago Victim Support are welcome and may be left at the service. Messages to 4 Galloway Road, RD3, Alexandra 9393. (*denotes deceased)

STUART, William Ross:
At Hospice Southland on Sunday August 15, 2021. Dearly loved husband of Nola, father and father-in-law of Greg, Kirstyand Hub, Carole, Roz and Gary. A service of thanksgiving and remembrance will be held on Sunday February 6, 2022. Due to COVID restrictions this service is by invitation only and vaccine pass required. The service will be live streamed: http:livestream.com/accounts/10730215/events/9813860.

WILLIS, Jennifer Ann (nee Stewart):
Passed away peacefully at Rowena Jackson Retirement Home on Friday, February 4, 2022 surrounded by her forever loving family. Dearly loved wife of the late Fred, the most loving and caring mother and mother-in-law of Warren and Donna, and Grant and Debbie. Fun loving Nana of Jake, Jesse, Sophee, and Tayla.
”A beautiful soul now at rest’.
A Celebration of Jennifer’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox St, Invercargill, on Tuesday, February 8, at 11.00am, numbers are limited to 100 and vaccine pass is required. The family would like to thank everyone involved in Jenny’s care along with Dr Bester and his team. Messages to 137 Marama Ave South, Otatara, Invercargill 9879.

WILSON, Jessie Shirley (Shirley) (nee Wright):
At rest after a courageous journey. Passed away peacefully at Resthaven Gore on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. Dearly loved wife of the late Bill Wilson (Mataura). Loved mother, of Colin and Joanne (Wellington), Trevor and Dianne (Gore), Bruce (Mataura), Linda and Craig Sinclair (Mataura), Brian and Fiona (Perth W.A.) and their families. A dearly loved grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. In her 86th year. Dearly loved daughter of Henry* and Tui* Wright, and sister and sister-in-law of Gordon* and Melva*. Daughter-in-law of Bob* and Rita* Wilson. Loved sister-in-law of Alan* and Florence*, Ian*, Ken* and Janice, and Mervyn. Loved Aunty to her nieces and nephews. A beloved member of the Mataura Presbyterian Church.
‘At rest with her saviour’.
A service to celebrate Shirley’s life will be held at the Mataura Presbyterian Church, Kana Street, Mataura, on Saturday, February 5, 2022, by invitation only, followed by interment at the Mataura Cemetery. Vaccine Passports are required. In lieu of flowers donations may be left at the service for the Hokonui St John Ambulance. Messages to 2 Allen Street, Mataura 9712. (*denotes deceased)

WILLIS, Jennifer Ann (nee Stewart):
Passed away peacefully at Rowena Jackson Retirement Home on Friday, 4th February 2022 surrounded by her forever loving family. Dearly loved wife of the late Fred, the most loving and caring mother and mother-in-law of Warren and Donna, and Grant and Debbie. Fun loving Nana of Jake, Jesse, Sophee, and Tayla. “A beautiful soul now at rest”. A Celebration of Jennifer’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox St, Invercargill, on Tuesday, February 8th , at 11.00am, numbers are limited to 100 and vaccine pass is required. The family would like to thank everyone involved in Jenny’s care along with Dr Bester and his team. Messages to 137 Marama Ave South, Otatara, Invercargill 9879.
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Acknowledgement

BEEBY, Valmai:
Campbell, Karen and Hilary, along with extended family would like to thank friends, family, neighbours and the many community clubs for your kind expression of sympathy and thoughtfulness at the time of Valmai’s passing. Thank you to Leigh and all the staff at Ranui Rest home in Alexandra who helped to make Valmai’s last weeks as pleasant as possible. A huge thank you to all who were able to attend the celebration of Valmai’s life at Orchard Garden and those who viewed the live stream. Valmai would have loved her send off, the sharing of her life surrounded by her community, friends and family, all of which she treasured dearly and for the acknowledgment for her love of everything green. Please accept this as a personal thank you.

RIZZI, Robert Allan:
03.10.1943 – 26.12.2021
Lyn, Clare, Helen, Stewart and families wish to sincerely thank everyone for their support with visits, phone calls, baking, cards and flowers during the time of Allan’s illness and passing. A special thank you to the caring staff of the O’Byrne Wing at Rowena Jackson. Please accept this as a personal thank you from us all.

In Memoriam

BROCK, Ethel (formerly Gaudion):
Somewhere over the rainbow…
For 97 years she entertained everyone, with songs, poems, laughter and fun. A life lived to the full never wasting a minute. The world so much better for having had her in it!
Now up with the angels,
Tom and Bob at her side,
She’ll be teaching them all “Addies Adventure” with pride.

PILGRIM, Joan Beverley:
June 18, 1941 – February 5, 2020
Your life was a Blessing
Your memory a Treasure
You are loved beyond Words
And missed beyond Measure

– Ted, Bev and Alvin, Murray and Janelle and families

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