Funeral Notices – Thursday 25th October

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EDGERTON Owen Lawrence. 6.4.1950 – 23.10.2018 It is with much sadness, the Edgerton whanau announce the passing of Owen. Much loved husband of Wendy, and loved dad of Sally, Hayley, and their husbands Travis and Lee. Treasured “Owen” of Sam,
Charlotte, Regan and Caitlin. Twin son of *Rex and *Eunice. Loved brother and brother in law of his twin brother *Stewart, *Ewan and Suz, Annette Brunell, Marilyn and Doug Cook. Loved son in law of *Harry and *Anne Drake. Loved brother in law of Jill and Geoff Kerslake and Janice Vallance. A loved uncle and great uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Good old cobber of so many. A service to celebrate the life of Owen will be held in the Ascot Park Hotel, Invercargill on Saturday 27 October at 9.30am followed by a private cremation. Flowers respectfully declined but donations can be made at the service for Hospice Southland. The family would like to express their gratitude for the overwhelming support and love shown to them over the last ten months. You will stay in our hearts forever ~ thank you xxx Messages to 306 Great North Road, Winton 9720. (*Denotes deceased).

TURVEY, Esmae. After a long illness, at Southland Hospital, on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. Loved wife of the late Graham Turvey and the late John Wilson. Cherished mother of Margaret Faolua, Graham and John, and loved stepmother to Andrew. Respected Nana of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate Esmae’s life will be held on Friday, October 26 at 1.30pm, in the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 109 Wicklow Street, Invercargill. This will be followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Starship Foundation at the service.
Respectfully cared for by J Fraser & Sons Ltd F.D.A.N.Z.

ELVY, James Ellis (Jim). On October 23, 2018, unexpectedly at home, with family at his side, aged 76 years. Dearly loved husband of Eunice, loved father of Gary, Murray, Brett, and Jason, and their partners, loved Poppa of all his grandchildren, and a loved brother, brother-in-law, and uncle. Special thanks to St John Ambulance, and Fire Brigade staff for doing their best to help Jim. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Jim Elvy, PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Memorial Service for Jim will be held in St Ambrose Anglican Church, Tramway Road, Sheffield, Tomorrow (Friday), at 1.30pm.