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BELT, Mary Elizabeth:
Passed away peacefully at Dunstan Hospital, on July 7, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved wife of John*, beloved daughter and Louis* and Floris*, adored and devoted mother and mother-in-law of Gary and Linda, Deborah and Rod, Sonia Paul, Jo and Andrew and Lisa and Jules. Cherished Nana of Lisa and Jasen, Anna (Australia), Emma and Shane, Brad and Siobhan, Mark and Ella and Cameron. Loved Great-Nana and Great-Great-Nana of Chelsea and Dylan, Caleb, Bronte, Gracie, Olivia and Charlotte, Kasiymah and Luna. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Lewis*, Lynette and Stan*, Bill and Plony, Annie*, Riet, Clazien* and Jacob*, Bertus* and Riet*. Special thanks to the staff at Dunstan Hospital for their amazing care. A celebration of Mary’s life will be held at Affinity Funerals, 143 Centennial Avenue, Alexandra on Friday, July 15, at 1.00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Dunstan Hospital Palliative Care may be left at the service. Messages to the Family c/- 13 O’Neill Crescent, Alexandra 9320.
A special lady, who will
be missed by many.
(*denotes deceased)

CLARK, Audrey Isobel:
Passed away peacefully on the 6th July 2022. Aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Alan. Loved Mum of Peter*, Roger, Neil, Craig and Diane, Tony and Judy, Alan and Jeanette*, and John. Dearly loved Grandma (Nana Kiwi) of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Special friend to Elza. As per Audrey’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages to “Clark Family” 17 Banks Street Invercargill, or you may leave a message on Audrey’s Tribute Page at https://mwfunerals.co.nz/s/audrey

EDWARDS, Alexander Thomas: – 15th August 1922 – 7th July 2022
Peacefully at Rowena Jackson village, in his 100th year. Much loved husband of the late June Edwards.  Loved and treasured father, father in-law and Poppa to David & Donna, Alexandria (Sydney) and Oakleigh-Jayne (Dunedin). The last of ‘Touhy’s Tigers of the RNZAF Canadian training squadron of 1942. Our family would like to acknowledge and thank the staff at Rowena Jackson for their compassionate care of Alex during these past weeks. As per Alex’s wishes a private service has already been held. Messages to 77 Ness Street, Appleby, Invercargill 9812 or [email protected]

EGERTON, Ray:
Bev, Lyn, Terry, Sharyn, Julie, Gary, and their families wish to express our sincere gratitude to all our family and friends, for the love and support shown to us all in so many ways, in the sudden loss of our husband, father, Grandad, and more Grandad. The food, baking, flowers, messages and visits were greatly appreciated. Thank you all. And special thanks to Father Tony and Nigel from Avenal Park Funeral Directors.
”Ray is resting peacefully
in his garden in heaven.’

GURNEY, Doreen:
Passed away peacefully at home on the 5th July 2022. Aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Alan. Cherished and deeply missed mother of Alan, and David. Much adored and doting Nana to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. A private cremation for Doreen has been held. Messages to “Gurney Family” 1A Lithgow Street Invercargill, or you may leave a message on Doreen’s Tribute Page at https://mwfunerals.co.nz/s/doreen

KELLY, Dorothy Margaret:
27/5/1938 – 5/7/2022 Passed away peacefully at Ascot Care Home. Loved wife of the late Edwin. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Robert Kelly & Daleen Todd, Peter & Linda Kelly, Annie Kelly & Tim Borrell, and Julie & John Wells. Loved Nana of Morgan, Braydon, Sarah, Natasha, Emma, Rachel, Ryan, Daniel, & Tessa. Loved Nana of her 8 Great Grandchildren. Sister & sister-in-law of Alan* & Margaret*, Florence* Brown, Peter* & Chrissie Brown, Bill* Brown, May* & Robin* Tait, Marie* & Bruce* Lindsay and sister-in-law of Theresa* & Jack* Murphy, Maurice* Kelly, Veronica Kelly, Brian* & Terry* Kelly. Loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews. A private service has been held. Messages to 363 Racecourse Road, Invercargill 9810. avenalpark.co.nz

LOCKHORST, Alana Riwiti:
Alana
E auē ana te ngākau i te ngarohanga o tō mātou mareikura a Alana Lockhorst. Ko te pō ki a koe, e hine e….
Alana Riwiti Lockhorst was born on 31 January 1983 and passed on 06 July 2022.
The beloved daughter of Tom Kingi & Jane Ballantyne, Soulmate to Kieran (Chee) Turuwhenua, Sister of Jason, Toni, Sarah & Marcus, Aunt, Cousin, Friend, and Niece to Hundreds, and of course adored mother of her beautiful Son Ārana.
Alana will be at Nga Hau E Wha Marae until she is taken on a journey to celebrate her life. The service will be held in the Invercargill Christian Centre, 165 Leet Street Invercargill on Tuesday 12 July at 11.00am, following the service Alana will be laid to rest at the Te Hau Mutunga Urupa, Mason Road Invercargill. Message to 12 Adamson Crescent Invercargill 9810.

MAERE, Brenden William:
26.9.1986 – 5.7.2022 With great sadness Kez, Sathera, and Benson wish to announce, after ten long months of fighting, Brenden peacefully passed away. He fought a hard battle, on his own terms, and never gave up right until the end. He was a much loved husband and best friend to Kez for 17 years, and a loving Dad to his children; Sathera and Benson. Beloved son of Mervette and Lewis, and Bill and Debbie. Loved by all his siblings, nieces, and nephews. He was great mates with his many cousins and had loyal friends who he considered family. Brenden will be laying at home at 73 Rimu Street, Invercargill until his service which will be held at Avenal Park Funeral Home Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Monday 11 July 2022 at 11.00am, a private cremation will follow. Messages to 73 Rimu Street, Heidelberg, Invercargill 9812. avenalpark.co.nz

McNEILL, Robert Mitchell (Bob):
Passed away peacefully at Rosewood Rest Home, Christchurch, on June 28, 2022, aged 80 years. Cherished husband of Mary Ina. Much loved stepfather of Deborah. Loved son of Betty and Mitchell McNeill; loved brother and brother-in-law of Lynley and Mike Barnett, Donald and the late Claire Campbell, Alison and the late John McNeill. Loved and respected nephew of Aunty Dot, uncle, cousin, and friend.
Forever remembered.
A memorial service to celebrate Bob’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill at 1pm, on Friday 22nd July 2022. Messages may be addressed to “The Robert McNeill Family”, C/- 19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013, or left at Frasers tribute page: https://frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

PEARSON, Samantha:
It is with great sadness we announce Samantha passed away suddenly at home in Ashburton on Saturday, July 2, 2022, aged 55 years. Very dearly loved mother of Nathan, his partner Amy, granddaughters Ryleigh, and McKenzie. Dearly loved eldest daughter of Edna and the late John, much loved sister of Nicola (Perth), and Simon. Very much loved niece and cousin of the Brown and Pearson families in New Zealand, England and Australia. A private family service for Samantha will be held in Ashburton.

PICKETT, Rosaline Isobel:
Peacefully with family by her side at Bupa Ascot Care Home, on July 6th, 2022. Aged 84 years. Loved wife of John Pickett*, mother & mother-in-law of David and Kirsty Pickett (Te Anau), Sue Robertson and Graham Smith (Waikari), Gran of Jessica Robertson and Henry Williams (Lincoln), Charlotte Robertson and Gaarryn Smith (Hamilton), Sister and sister-in-law of Jan and Wilton Auld (Scotts Gap), Robin Russell*, Aunty of Robert and Toni (Scotts Gap), and Sarah Auld (Arrowtown). Thank you to Dr Steve Brown and the amazing staff at Bupa Ascot. A service to celebrate Rosaline’s life will be held on Tuesday 12th July in the Otautau Connect, 134 Main Street, Otautau at 11am, followed by interment at Otautau Cemetery. Messages to 73 Dusky Street, Te Anau 9600, or on Rosaline’s tribute page: https://frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

REA, Sydney Thomas (Syd):
Peacefully at Cargill Lifecare on June 28, 2022. Loved husband of the late Elva. Loved brother of Fred, Louise, Edwin, and Kathleen. Loved and respected by his nieces and nephews. At Syd’s request, a private service has been held.

WADDELL, Elizabeth Ethel (Bessie) (nee Hobbs):
Late of Gore, Timaru and Owaka. Bessie passed away peacefully on July 6, 2022 at Holmdene Rest Home, Balclutha, in her 99th year. She was the dearly loved wife of the late Ray Waddell, and a much-loved mother and mother-in-law of Glenda and Chris Landreth (Owaka), and Lynn Craig and Ken Young (Orbost, Australia). Bessie was a devoted Grandma and Granny Bess to Matt and Hedda Landreth and the late Eliana (Wellington), Sam and Rachael Landreth, Cooper, Brooklyn, and Mitchell (Owaka), Tim and Debbie Landreth, Joshua, Olivia and Sienna (Wyndham), Katie and Sacha Mobarak, Xavier and Max (New York), and Dan Craig and Disu Liang, Li Lian and Lia (Canberra).
“And underneath are the everlasting arms”. The family wish to thank the staff of Holmdene who cared for Bessie with great compassion over the last 4 years, Dr A. Visagie and also the Catlins Medical Centre. A service to honour Bessie’s life will be held on Tuesday, July 12 at 1.00pm in the Owaka Memorial Community Centre, followed by a private cremation. Donations to the Owaka St John Ambulance Service would be appreciated and may be left at Bessie’s service. Messages to Chris and Glenda Landreth, PO Box 12, Owaka 9546.

In Memoriam

HERBERT, Alana:
Four years have gone
Already missed everyday
– Love Polly.

MORTON, Helena Cornelia:
Passed away on July 10, 2021. We cannot believe it has been one year already that you left us to go be with Dad. We miss you each and every day and the world seems that little less bright without you in it. But God needed you as one of his angels, to watch over us and to guide us as we try to live our lives without you.

WATSON, John:
In loving memory of my husband who died 1 year ago on July 10, 2021.
I love and miss you too much for words.
– Love Michelle.

WILLIAMSON, Ian Allan:
Peacefully after a short illness, at Montecillo Veterans Home and Hospital, on Wednesday, July 6, 2022; aged 78 years. Much loved husband of the late Gill, loved father and father-in-law of Paul and Karyn, Chris and Megan, Nick and Penny, loved Granddad of Luke, James, Reilly, Lachlan, Ben, and Niamh. Ian was loved by all of his extened family and friends. A service for Ian will be held in Hope and Sons Chapel, 523 Andersons Bay Road, Dunedin, at 11.00am on Tuesday, July 12, followed by a private cremation. Messages to 403 Malvern Street, Dunedin 9010 or on Ian’s page on www.tributes.co.nz

WINSLOE, Alfred Russel (Sarge):
Russel passed away peacefully at Clutha Views Lifecare on June 27, 2022; aged 89 years. Beloved husband of the late Marjorie, and the late Ann, loved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. A private family service for Russel has been held. Special thank you to the caring team at Clutha Views Lifecare. Messages to 36 Moir Street, Balclutha.

Acknowledgement

BURGESS, William Allan:
10.12.1943 – 14.04.2022
The family wish to express their deepest appreciation and sincerest thanks to the medical professionals, their staff and to all other members of the Healthcare who so kindly attended to the needs of Allan during his ordeal, to our relatives, friends, his fellow Freemasons and even those who knew him briefly, all of whom expressed understanding and compassion for Allan’s condition, and
to everyone who made the effort to take a step
beyond the ordinary to extend various ways of support
and comfort to his family
at their saddest moment.
You are all a great gift to mankind and all deserve our HUGE AND SINCERE THANKS.

DYNES, Murray James:
Bryan and Sue, Lyndon and Sue, Tracey and Dave, and their families would like to sincerely thank all those who have supported us following the sad and unexpected passing of our Dad and Pop. We have all been grateful for the kind words, messages, flowers and food that people have given. Our appreciation to the Mataura Medical Centre, Wyndham Home, Wyndham Golf Club and Southern Funeral Home for your care and support over this time. Thanks to everyone who attended and viewed Murray’s farewell and ask that you accept this as a personal acknowledgement and heart-felt thanks to you all.

PASCOE, Maurice David:
Margaret, Karen, Anne, Evan, their partners and families, wish to express their gratitude and heartfelt thanks to everyone for the cards, flowers, phone calls and visits following the sudden loss of Maurice. The love and support we have all received at this time and in the days since is quite overwhelming and humbling and we thank you all. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.
“Life is not forever
Love is”

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