Funeral Notices – Saturday 7th November

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EUNSON, Margot Irene (nee McKenzie):
On November 2, 2020, passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospital, aged 83 years. Loved wife of the late John, loved mum of Peter and Rhonda, Diane, Tim and Trish, treasured ‘nana’ of Robert, Stacey, Michael; and Thomas, and ‘gran’ to her five great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the team at Nurse Maude Hospital for their special care of Margot. Messages may be addressed to The Family of The late Margot Eunson, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In accordance with Margot’s wishes, a private cremation has been held.

HAWKES, Allison Ethel:
Peacefully at Hospice Southland with family and friends by her side on Thursday, November 5, 2020. Dearly loved mother and best friend of Micheal. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Russell and Raewyn, Murray and Jeanette, Kenn and Annette. In accordance with Allison’s wishes a private service will be held. Messages to 48 Kildare Court, Invercargill 9810 or to Allison’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

JOHNSON, Ross Milne:
Of Invercargill aged 86 years. Suddenly on Monday, 2 nd November 2020 at his home. Loved and cherished husband of the late Anne and treasured dad and father-in-law of Karen & Gavin Martens (Australia), Suzanne & Frank Noster (Christchurch) and Barbara & Brett McDonough (Invercargill). Dearly loved Grandad of Ben, Gabby, Jesse, Joseph, Libby*, Kelly, Alex, Emma, Josh, and Campbell. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Margaret & Alan* Houston, Murray* & Liz Johnson, and David & Liz Johnson. A sincere thanks to Rowena Jackson Retirement Village and Access Homehealth. A private service has been held. Messages to 41 Alice Street, Invercargill 9810.
avenalpark.co.nz

MARSHALL, James (Jimmy):
At his home on November 4 2020 with his family at his side, following a long courageous battle. Dearly loved husband and friend of Marie. Loved father and father in law of Murray and Donna, Russell and Ell, Kathy and Callum Crockett and loved grandad of Jess Dan and Kate. Respected stepfather and friend of David, Bruce Debbie, Donna, Jeff and their partners and step grandad to their children. A loved son of Jim* and May* and a loved brother and brother in law of Basil and Francis, Peter and Sue, Graham* and Barbara, Ian* and Katherine, Linda and Lloyd, Russell* and Helen Haywood and Jack Haywood. A service to celebrate Jim’s life will be held at J Fraser and Sons, Cnr Esk and Doon Sts Invercargill on Tuesday November 10 2020 commencing at 2.00pm. A private cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim’s memory to Hospice Southland would be appreciated. Messages to 31 Lorn St Invercargill. On-line tributes may be made on Jim’s tribute page, frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes from where a live-stream of Jim’s service may also be accessed.

MUNRO, Noeline Gladys (nee McKenzie):
A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of our dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother will be held on November 14, 2020, at 1.00pm, St Stephen’s Presbyterian Church, 284 North Road, Invercargill.
Our mother was a
“good and faithful servant”, unwavering in her devotion
to the Lord.
Every person she met was precious to her.
We look forward to this time of remembrance with you.

O’RORKE, Michael Francis:
Peacefully on Sunday, 25th October 2020, aged 86 years. Loved husband of the late Lexie. Loved dad of Michael, Diane, Geoff, Sue, Judy and partners. Loved Grandad and Great Grandad of all his Grandchildren. A private service has been held. Messages to 6 Old Farm Place, Rangiora 7400.
avenalpark.co.nz

SOPER, Ricky James:
Waitaha
Ricky passed away in Brisbane on November 4, 2020, aged 59, surround by his loving wife Liz and family. After a courageous battle finally at rest. Loved son of Murray and Lenore Soper. Loved brother of Sandra and Andrew Johnson, Sonny and Annie Soper, Eddie and Errolyn, and Sharron and boys. Loved son-in-law of Joan Priest and the extended Gutsell family. Loved by all his nieces and nephews. Messages to 94 Lighgow St, Invercargill.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
But you did not go alone,
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.

SOUTER, Elizabeth Mary (Betty) (nee Scott):
Peacefully after a long battle on Monday, November 2, 2020, at home with her family. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of Mervyn. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Elizabeth and Warren Hamlin (Invercargill), Barbara and Peter (Rangiora), Kelly and Leeann (Alexandra). Loved Nan of Cushlia, Curtis and Sarah Young, Brittany and Hamish Stuart, Aleshia and Logan Holden. Loved older sister of Joan Hodges (Winton), Noel and Myra Simpson (Invercargill). As to Betty’s wishes a private service has taken place. Messages to “The Souter Family, PO Box 632, Invercargill.

TINKER, George William (Bill):
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at Lister Home, Waimate, in his 90th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Mary. Much loved father and father-in-law of Sandra and Murray Perry (Whangamata), Robyn (Blenheim), and John and Linda (Invercargill). Grandad Bill of Barrie and Wendy, Jason, and Janelle. Loved Great-Grandad Bill of Yasmin and Tiare, Taylor, and Rhylei. A special thanks to the amazing staff at Hospice South Canterbury and Lister Home. As per Bill’s wishes a private cremation has taken place. A celebration of Bill’s life will be held at the Invercargill Workingmens Club, 154 Esk Street, Invercargill, at 3.00pm, on Tuesday, November 10. Messages to: The Tinker Family, C/- Sandra Perry, 413 Tamaki Road, Whangamata 3620.

WYBER, Avise Annie:
Peacefully, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Ross Home, Dunedin, surrounded by her loving family; in her 89th year. Loved wife of *Ollie, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law to Elaine and Don McKerchar (Milton), and Graham and Carol Black (Adelaide), much loved Nana Wy to all her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, a loved daughter of Ted* and *Nellie Shaw (Riverton), a loved sister and sister-in-law of *Eddie and *Carmel Shaw, Elsie Burke (Waikouaiti), Michael and Janine Shaw, *Philip, and Annmary Shaw, and a loved auntie to all her nieces and nephews. A wonderful caring lady who will be sadly missed
by her family. At Avise’s request, a private cremation was held on Thursday, November 5. Messages C/- 48 Johnson Street, Milton 9220. (*denotes deceased)

ZHURAVLEVA, Larissa:
Passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 29, 2020, at her Invercargill home. Dearly loved mum, friend, and colleague. We will gather to farewell our much loved Lara, on Saturday, November 14 at her loved home at 1 Trent Street, Invercargill, at 12.30pm.
We will forever love you, Mami.
– Sasha, Alec, and Natasha.

Acknowledgement

BROWNING, Anne Jane (nee Kelly):
18.04.1922 – 10.10.2020
Annette, Linda, Wendy, Greg, and their families, would like to thank everyone for their support and kindness with the passing of our dear Mum, Nana and Old-Nana. For your attendance to her funeral service, for the phone calls, cards, food and lovely flowers, our heartfelt thanks. A huge thank you to the caregivers who cared for Mum at her home in Dublin Street, also to the staff at Ascot Care Home for your support and care of Mum over the past seven months. The compassion shown to us over her final days was outstanding. To the staff at Avenal Park Funeral Home, thank you for you support and guidance. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.

GIBSON, Robert Bonar (Bob):
31.03.1937 – 07.10.2020
Pauline, Vicky and Graeme, Wayne and Cheryl, Diane and their families would like to express their heartfelt appreciation for the love and support they received during the loss of their dear husband, Dad, father-in-law, Grandad and great-Grandad. Thank you for the food, flowers, visits, phone calls, cards and plants, and to those who attended the service, which was wonderfully conducted by the Reverend Liz Cheyne. Special thanks to the staff at Walmsley House, Vickery Court and Southland Hospital for their respectful care of Bob. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.

ROBERTSON, Margaret Harriet (nee Hellier):
Doug and Jenny, Jane and Richard, Cathy and Ian, Sarah, and their families, would like to thank everyone for the cards, flowers, messages and phone calls, after losing our dearly loved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and great-grandmother, your kindness was greatly appreciated during this sad time. Thank you to Dr Ewan Adam and the wonderful caregivers that looked after Mum. We would like to thank Nigel and the staff at Avenal Park Funeral Home, and our celebrant Heather Stephen for their compassion and support. Please accept this as our personal acknowledgement of appreciation.

In Memoriam

McGILVRAY, Jonathan Mark (Jock):
19.01.69 – 08.11.19
One year gone. Missed every minute of every day.
Forever Loved
Lisa, Alyce and Harper