Funeral Notices – Thursday 22nd December

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HALE, Gary Bernard John:
Passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, December 19, 2022. Loving husband of Marg, loving dad of Ashley, Tyler and Holly, respected father-in-law of Jenna, Lizzie and Simon, cherished granddad of Wolfgang and Koko; Cora and Harvey; and Barnaby. A celebration of Gary’s life will be held in the Lake Hawea Community Centre, 28 Myra Street, Lake Hawea, at 2.00pm on Wednesday, December 28. In lieu of flowers donations to Cancer Research would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Livestreaming at www.affinityfunerals.co.nz. Messages to 55 Frye Crescent, Albert Town, 9382. At peace after a courageous battle.

RIDDELL, Ruth Elizabeth (nee Thomson):
Passed away peacefully after a brief illness at Enliven Care Home, Wanaka, in her 93rd year (formerly of Queenstown). Dearly loved wife of the late Les Riddell, much loved mother of Karen, Bruce and Sarah, Heather and Andrea. Much loved grandmother to Vera, Mark, Adam, Naomi, Michael, Reuben, Benjamin, Jessica, Elizabeth, Hannah, Matthew, Rebecca, Jeane, Nina, Tui, Jack, Tom, Seth, and partners, and her 11 great-grandchildren. A private cremation will be held, followed by a memorial service on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at 1.00pm, St Margaret’s Church, Frankton. All welcome. Messages can be sent to 45 Robertson Street, Frankton, Queenstown 9300.

RYAN, Dorothy Evelyn (nee Evans):
Peacefully at Peacehaven on Sunday, December 18, 2022. Aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Gordon. Loved Mum of Judith and Kevin Bradley, Valda, and Graeme and Michelle. A loved grandmother and great-grandmother. A private cremation with family has been held. A Memorial Service will be held in the New Year with a date to be confirmed. Messages to 596 Kennington – Waimatua Road, Rd 11 Invercargill 9877.