Funeral Notices – Thursday 24th December

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HODGE, Brian Frederick:
On Saturday the 19th of December 2020 ages 83 years. Husband of the late Kathleen Isabella. Son of the late Elsie and Ernest, (Fielding). Brother of Colin. Father of Karen Hodge, Mary Lynch, Rebecca Hart and David Hodge. Grandfather of Ian Greco, Daniel Hart, Reuben Hodge, Maia Hodge and Hannah Hodge. Father in-law of Russell Lynch, Sue Hodge and Tony Eckhard. Brother in-law to the Johnston family. Uncle to the Hodge, Johnston, Kenyon and Hillier families.
It’s been an honor and a privilege having you as our father and grandad, you will be dearly missed. Sleep well, sweet dreams, enjoy the rest of your journey.
A private cremation has been held. A memorial service to be held in Motueka, day and time to be advised. Messages to 8 Bristol Street, Mataura 9712, Southland.

McBRIDE, Margaret Coral:
22.12.2020
It is with great sadness that Margaret passed away in the loving care of the Southland Hospital, surrounded with love by her three children; aged 70 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John. Loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Kelly Ann and Tony, Tania and Aaron, Brendon and Chrissy. Loved and adored Grandmother of Mackenzie, Braytten, Brylie, the late Hayley, Dillon, and Mattie. In accordance with Marg’s wishes a private cremation will be held. A Memorial Service will take place early January in Te Anau, date to be confirmed. Messages to 24 Oraka Street, Te Anau 9600 or on Margaret’s tribute page at www.frasersfunerals/tributes. R.I.P

PAHL, Rex Christian:
Passed away peacefully at Rata Park Care Home, Winton, on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Myrna, beloved father and father-in-law of Shona (Christchurch), Bryan (Freshford), Hamish and Robyn (Gore), Lyndon and Jenifer (Christchurch), Malcolm (Auckland) and special friend to Linda (Roslyn Bush). Loved Grandfather to Mikayla and Anton; Shannon, Caebion, and Iésha; Bailey, and Taylor; and a loved great-grandfather of his great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate Rex’s life will be held in Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Wednesday, December 30 at 1.00pm, followed by interment at Charlton Park Cemetery. Special thank you to the staff at Rata Park Care Home. Messages to
[email protected]

RUSSELL, Ivan Peter:
Aged 81, passed away in Tauranga Hospital on December 21, 2020. Loved father of Alex and Apinya, Amanda and Dean, Giles and Dana. Loved grandfather of Maverick, Amelie, Tomas, Micah, Olivia, Luke. Loved partner of Chotukar. A private service has been held.
Dearly loved and
sadly missed
Communications to the Russell family, c/- PO Box 3136, Tauranga.

In Memoriam

COLLINSON, Ngaire:
If tears could build a stairway
And memories a lane
I would walk right up to heaven
And bring you home again.
Remembered always – Ken and Jane

HOBBS, Alex:
Passed away suddenly on Xmas Eve 2011.
Your presence we miss,
Your memory we treasure,
Loving you always,
Forgetting you never.
– Sandra, Sam, Ruby and Belle xxxx