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LUMSDEN, Nathan Alexander:
It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Nathan on the 11th of August 2022 aged 33. A much-loved son of the late David. Dearly loved son of Carolyn and Step-Son of Rhys. Loved partner of Chevaugne, much loved dad to Blake & Bindi, loved brother, and brother-in-law of Ashleigh and Pat. A much-loved grandson of Wilma & Vic Keen,& the late John & Lorraine Lumsden. Loved nephew of his Aunties & Uncles. Adored Uncle Nae Nae to all his nieces and nephews.Friend to many.
“Rest easy Nathan “
Nathan’s farewell service will take place at the Ascot Park Hotel at 1.30 pm on Thursday the 25th of August. The service will conclude with a private cremation. Messages to 268 Tay Street Invercargill. or tributes may be left on Nathan’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz

MATAHAERE, (Scotty) Paenui Michael Tamarapa:
Peacefully in the care of Calvary Hospital Invercargill on Tuesday 16 August 2022. Loved husband of the late Doreen, loved father and father-in-law of Riki and Kararaina Bain, Roderick, Pania* and Bruce Williams, Donna and Toni Atariki, Liz and Tony, Lee and Gilbert Davidian, Janie*, Bonney and John Robertson, Maria, Rachel, and Kiri and Kyle Kahukura. Loved Grandad, Great Grandad and Koko to his many mokopuna. Beloved son of the late Mirimiri and Rapana Tamarapa, brother to Tutange, Ngahina, Pua, Sam and George, and a much loved uncle. “E Te Atua e tiaki” R.I.P
A service to celebrate Michael’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Friday 19 August at 11.00am, interment to follow at the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to 35 Earls Road, St Clair Dunedin 9012.

SWITALLA, Christopher John (Swifty):
Passed away suddenly enjoying the outdoors, doing what he loved on Friday, 12/8/2022, aged 63 years. Son of Rosalea and Graham. Dearly loved husband of Ann, brother and friend to Russell. Cherished and loved Dad to Jodi & Tim, and Kylie and step-Stag to Matt & Natasha, Nathan & Maria, Raeleen & Shane. Grandad to Ngarea, Kowhai, Neihana, Tamai, Mia, Vinnie, Sharaea, Zaydn, Koby, Harmoni, Kailea, Anika, Harley, Willow, and Spencer. Swiftly will be missed dearly by his family and his friends near and far. Swifty will be resting at 274 Princes Street from Wednesday afternoon, until his sendoff which will be held in the IWMC, Esk Street on Friday, 19 th August at 1:00pm, you are welcome to call in and have a last Stubby with him. If you wish to view the service via livestream, please go to the Avenal Park website obituaries page and click on the link on Swifty’s page. Messages to 274 Princes Street, Invercargill 9812.

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