Funeral Notices – Thursday 20th December

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BOOTH, Virginia Margaret. Formerly of Balfour. Peacefully on December 14, 2018, in Mackay. Loved daughter of the late Lewis and Leonie, beloved mother of Virginia, John, Charlie, Anika and Lewis, and a loved grandmother. Messages to 15 Wardrop Street, West Mackay 4740, Queensland, Australia.

FALLOW, John. In the care of Hospice Southland on Wednesday, December 19, 2018; aged 61 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Stella, loved father and father-in-law of Avril and Jeff, and Wendy, loved step-dad of Kris and Siobhan, and Matthew and Allanah, a much loved grandad of Oliver, Max, and Connor; Brianna, and Jake; and Braxton. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Doug and Daphne, Ewan and Chrissy (deceased), Gavin and Heather, Sue, Neville and Andrea; and Lorraine and Gilly, a loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. “Gone Paddleboarding” A service to celebrate John’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Saturday, December 22, at 10.00am, private cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 118 Kildare Drive, Invercargill. avenalpark.co.nz

FORDE, Patrick Daniel. Passed away peacefully at Clare House, Invercargill, on Tuesday, December 18, 2018. Aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of Kathleen for over sixty years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Tony, Josephine and Mel, Chris and Sal, Terry and Louise, Marie and Jeff, Brendan and the late Richard. Loved “Grandad Pat” of William Sculpher, Juliet and Olivia, Dylan, Erin and Brooke, Matthew, Ben and Lucy Nind, and Niklas Auschauer. Loved Great-Grandfather of Indiana. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Pat’s life will be held at 10.00am, Saturday, December 22, at St Theresa’s of Lisieux Catholic Church, Perth Street, Invercargill, followed by interment at Eastern Cemetery. A Rosary will take place at 7.00pm on Friday, December 21, at St Theresa’s. A very special thank you to Dr Roger Baillie and Clare House for their wonderful care of Dad. Messages to 25 Rosewood Drive, Invercargill 9810. frasersfunerals.co.nz

SAGE, Ronald Hubert (Ron). (Of Waikaia) In his 91st year. (Peacefully) after a short illness on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, surrounded by his loving family at Gore Hospital. Dearly loved husband and friend of Shirley for 61 years. Much loved Dad of Susan and Stewart Roy (Balfour), Frances and Darryl Black (Balfour), Ross and Robyn (Waikaia). Loved and respected Grumps of his 5 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Special thanks to Kay and St John Ambulance. In accordance with Ron’s wishes a private service will be held. Flowers respectfully declined. Messages to Shirley, 28 Albany Street, Gore 9710.

GULLICK, John. At home, on December 19, 2018, aged 69. Dearly loved husband of Heather. Loved father and father-in-law of Peter and Gwen, Stephen and Derval, Bevan and Alison, Michael and Emily, Ruby, Anna and Daniel. Loved grandad of all his 13 grandchildren, and brother of David and Heather. Pastor of the Riversdale-Waikaia Presbyterian Church for 30 years. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held on Friday, December 21, 2018, at 2.30pm, at the Riversdale Community Centre, followed by an interment at the Riversdale Cemetery. “Gone Home” Messages to 14 Chester Street, Riversdale 9776.

HUMPHRIES, Kathleen, (née MacKenzie). Aged 88, of Invercargill. Passed peacefully on Tuesday 18 December 2018. Dearly loved wife of Robert (the plumber). Much loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Simon, Megan and Mark Pope, and Cameron. Loved Granny of Lydia, Caitlin, Conner, and Gemma. Loved sister and sister-in-law of *Alex and Pam MacKenzie, and *Stuart and Lindsay MacKenzie. Loved by all her nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Kathleen’s life will be held in St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 141 Manse Street, Invercargill on Saturday 22 December 2018 at 10am followed by interment at Eastern Cemetery. Donations to Tear Fund would be appreciated by the family and can be made at the service. Kathleen will be resting at her home until the service. Messages can be sent to 63 John Street, Invercargill 9812. frasersfunerals.co.nz