Funeral Notices – Thursday 21st April
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EVANS, Grahame Alexander:
Suddenly, at home on Wednesday, 13 April 2022, aged 62 years. Loved son of Rebecca and the late Mervyn Evans. Oldest brother of Stephen & Sharon Evans, Alison Evans, and Rosalind (Rozzy) & Peter Murdoch. A loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Grahame’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Friday, 22nd April at 10:00am, the service will conclude with the interment at the Eastern Cemetery. Rebecca has asked that anyone attending the funeral service, please wear a face mask during the service. To access the livestream link, please go to the Avenal Park Website, obituaries page and under Grahame’s page click on the link provided. Messages to 301 Ness Street, Appleby, Invercargill 9812. avenalpark.co.nz
HARVEY. Judith Ann (Formerly Clyma):
Passed away peacefully at Southland Hospital on Tuesday 19 April 2022, surrounded by her loving children, aged 85 years. Loved Mum and Mother-in-law of Steve and Katherine, Rick and April, Jonathan* and Edith-Jan, Cris and Diane, Sue and Gary, and Jeremy and Kirsty. Adored Nana of her 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. A celebration of Judith’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street Invercargill on Tuesday, 26 April at 2.00pm, the service will conclude with a private cremation. To access the livestream link of Judith’s service, please go to the Avenal Park Website, obituaries page and in Judith’s page, click on the link provided in grey. Judith will be at her home in Bourke Street, Invercargill from Saturday, 23 April for those who wish to visit. Messages to Judith’s Family, P O Box 1345, Invercargill 9840. avenalpark.co.nz
IMLACH – Ronald Kemnay (Ron, Ronnie, Pop Pop):
Peacefully at home aged 81 years young, in the early evening of Monday 18th April 2022 after a short and courageous battle surrounded by his family. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Pat, cherished and devoted Dad and father in law of Nathan & Angela, Susan & Graeme Carran, Grant & Nadine, Scott & Kirby, Gary & Clare, much adored Ronnie of Georgia & Ruby; Price, Eden-Rose & Hope; Precious Pop Pop of Angel Jonty, Charlie, & Libby; Paige & London; Harvey, & Harper.
Ron’s two loves were family and people, Ron was kind and humble, his friendships and everlasting love will be dearly missed by all
A service to celebrate Ron’s life will be held at Otautau Connect, 134 Main St Otautau at 1pm on Saturday 23rd April followed by a private graveside farewell. In lieu of flowers donations may be left at the service for Southland Hospice.
A special thank you to The Riverton Medical Centre, Winton District Health nurses Ange, Catherine and Emma along with Haidee and Helen from Hospice, your dedication and compassion is truly appreciated. Message to 31 Towack Street Riverton or to Ron’s tribute page at www.frasersfunerals.co.nz where the livestream link can also be accessed.
IMLACH – Ronald Kemnay:
Jan 1941 – April 2022 – Dearly loved son of Percy Robert (Bob)* and Florence* Adored brother and brother in law of Heather* and Fraser Ronald, Nan and John* Mavor, and the Mavor families, Hamish* & Bernie, David & Helen, Michael & Darlene, Angus & Rosie. Much loved step son and brother of Dora,* Barbara and Owen. Treasured Uncle of all nieces and nephews.
MURPHY, Paul Francis (JUDD):
On Wednesday, April 20, 2022, after a long illness, aged 65 years. Loved husband of Jan (nee Rose), father and father-in-law of Simon and Christine (England), Holly and Adam Stevenson (Gore), Jessie and Brad Sayer (Gore), loved Grandpa of Lucas, and Toby (England) Briar, and Rose Stevenson (Gore) Bella, Lily, Blair, and Murphy Sayer (Gore) and our Angel the late Kennedy Sayer. Loved son of the late Keith and Mary (Pat) Murphy, brother and brother-in-law of Sue and Paul McKinnel (Auckland), Graham and Sandra Murphy (Christchurch), respected brother-in-law of the late Carol Davis (Alexandra), and Allan Davis (Christchurch), Dawn Rose, Alex Taurima, David Sutton, Joy Rose, the late Eddie Kubala, and Phil Mowat. Respected and loved Uncle of his nephews and nieces, loved nephew of his Uncles and Aunties and heaps of cousins. Private cremation. A memorial service for Judd will be held in the Esplin Room, Gore Town and Country Club, at 1.00pm, on Friday, April 29. In lieu of flowers donations to St John Ambulance may be left at the service. Messages to 31 Elsie Street Gore.
