Funeral Notices – Thursday 12th May

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BOYLE, David John:
David John Boyle 68 years young, passed away suddenly on the 9th of May. Beloved and cherished Dad and best mate to Jemma, Grace and Logan. Cherished and loved by Gail, mother of his girls. Adored partner of Rowan Slocombe. Eldest son and son-in-law of the late Margaret and Joe Boyle, and Doris Hammond. Brother and brother-in-law of Maryann and Leon Angell, Michael, Patrick and Lee, Kevin and Tania Boyle, and the late Wayne Hammond. Loved Uncle and Pop to many. Dave will be at home with his girls from Friday morning. A service to celebrate David’s life will be held in J Fraser & Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Monday 16 May at 2pm followed by private cremation. Messages can be sent to 38 Islington Street, Invercargill 9810 or to David’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a link to the livestream of the service is also available.

GOODALL, Alastair Reginald 1938 – 2022:
8th May 2022. Suddenly at Southland Hospital. Dearly loved husband of the Late Pamela May for 63 Years. Devoted father and father-in-law of David, Murray and Jill, Michelle and Michael Evertzen (Tauranga). Special Grandfather to Jason and Gemma, Sean, Ngaire, and adored Great Grandad (GaGa) to Archer, and Jack. A service to celebrate Alastair’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Friday, 13 th May at 1:30pm. Messages to 447 Yarrow Street, Invercargill 9810. avenalpark.co.nz

GOODALL, Alastair Reginald 1938 – 2022:
8th May 2022. Suddenly at Southland Hospital. Loved son of the late Reg and Nell Goodall. Respected Brother and Brother-in-law of Robin and Pip, Frank, Marie and the late Keith Ross (Whangarei). avenalpark.co.nz

JOHNSON, Ronald Leslie (Ron):
Peacefully at Peacehaven on Tuesday May 10, 2022. Aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Elsa-Mae. Loved father and friend of Darryn (Inv) Wayne and Tamera (Aust) Loved Grandad of Shannon, Kai, and Natika. A service to celebrate Ron’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, at 11 am, on Friday May 13. Then leaving for the Eastern Cemetery. A tribute for Ron may be left on his tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

MATHIESON, Rena Margaret (Peg) (nee Graham):
Formerly of Wanaka. Passed away in Dunedin on Friday, May 6, 2022; in her 98th year. A founding and life member of the Upper Clutha Historical Records Society Inc. with a passion for local history. Much loved wife of the late Jim, loved mother and mother-in-law of Pamela and Hugo Croci, Joan and Ian Archibald, Robert Mathieson, Helen and Steve Walker, Sarah and Danny Hailes; loved Grandma of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren in New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom. The family thanks all those individual carers and nursing staff that have helped care for Peg over recent years. A private family service is to be held as per Peg’s wishes. Messages to PO Box 22, Waitati 9069.

MURRAY, Eric Ngakahia (Monty):
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by whanau, on Tuesday 10th May 2022, in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Veronica. Cherished father and father-in-law of Donna and Saulo, the late Riki, Michelle and the late Brett, Traci and Shaun, Shane and Leanne, Hemi and Kayla, Dale, Kevin, Cheryl and the late Lorraine. Loved Dunty/Papa to many. “Dementia – they may forget but we never do.” Eric will rest at his whare, 6 Oban Place Invercargill, until his interment at Te Hau Mutunga Urupa, Masons Road, Invercargill on Friday 13th May 2022 at 10am. You may also leave a tribute for Monty at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/monty

PHILPOTT, David Leonard (Dave):
On May 10, 2022, passed away suddenly at Christchurch Hospital, aged 64 years. Loving partner and soulmate of Bev Diamond, loved father of Taylor, and Aaron, loved stepfather of Leanne and Dave, Chris, Ashley and Sheree, loved Poppa Dave of Amelia; Piper; and Miley. Loved brother of Heather, Elizabeth, and Warren, and their families, and loved brother-in-law and friend to Bev’s extended family.
Forever in our hearts,
gone too soon
Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Dave Philpott, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand would be appreciated and may be made online at bit.ly/dlphilpott1005. A Celebration of Dave’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, Christchurch, on Monday, May 16, at 2.00pm. Private cremation thereafter.