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CHRISTIE, Marjorie Isobel:
1.10.1938 – 30.5.2020
Peacefully at Resthaven, Gore. Much loved husband of the late Tom Christie. Loved mother of Pamela, and Kaylene. Loved Nana of Cara, Kristy, and Nikita, and great-nana of Nixon. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Graeme and Patricia, and the late Keith. Loved sister-in-law of the Christie family. Private Cremation. Thank you to the caregivers at Resthaven. Messages to 15 Belmont Place, Gore 9710.
HEAD, David:
Peacefully at Southland Hospital on June 2, 2020. David was a graduate of Metallurgic Engineering from Nottingham University, United Kingdom; Held a Masters in Guidance and Counselling from Massey University, a Masters in Education from the University of Otago, he also held Diplomas in Educational Psychology and Social Sciences. David came to New Zealand at the request of NZ Steel in 1968 to be involved in their start up, he was also involved in the development of Tiwai Aluminium Smelter. David is survived by his wife Nina, his children, Caroline, John and Charles, his step children Anne-Marie and Niles, and his loved sister Anita Hamilton (Peterborough, UK). In lieu of flowers, donations in David’s memory to St John Ambulance would be appreciated. A private cremation has been held. Messages may be left on David’s tribute page.
HERBERT, Desmond Melvin (Des):
Unexpectedly at home on Monday, June 1, 2020, aged 72 years. Proud father of Leigh and Colin (Gore), Jo and Sean (West Melton), Niki and Grant (Melbourne), and number one supporter of his grandchildren; Drew, Kirby, Lisa; Charlie, Logan; and Brooklyn. Des will be resting at home, until Friday, for those who wish to pay their respects. On Friday a private graveside service will take place with a memorial service to be held at a later date. Messages to 15 Crombie Street, Gore 9710.
HOWARD, John Robert (JR):
Of Queenstown. Unexpectedly as the result of an accident at Gibbston Valley, on Wednesday, May 19, 2020. A private cremation has taken place.
‘A friend too many’ Messages to [email protected]
KEVILLE, Christopher Paul
On Thursday 28 May 2020 our lives changed forever. Chris passed away peacefully with Jude at his side. The world has lost a loving, intelligent, determined and giving man. Loving husband of Jude (Judy), father of Alana and Grandad of Connor and Wyatt. Loved brother of Sean and Margi, Mark and Anne-Marie and Cate and Dick Borgdorff. Respected brother-in-law of Ray and Karene Phillips and the late Tony and Russell. Sincere thanks to the amazing Oncology team. At peace with his Winter. In accordance with Chris’s wishes a private service is being held today, Tuesday 2 June 2020. Messages to 46 Robertson St, Invercargill. avenalpark.co.nz
VASS, Albert Alexander (Bert):
Unexpectedly, at his home, Mataura. Dearly loved husband of the late Joyce. Much loved father and father-in-law of Rex and Pamela (Brisbane), Joy and Tony Gilder (Gore), Wayne and Teresa (Mataura), Trevor and Karen (Mataura), Helen and David McFadzien (Ferndale), and cherished Grandad of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral details to follow. Messages to 13 Ingram Place, Mataura 9712.
WILLSMAN, Beryl (nee Clarkson):
Surrounded in love she passed peacefully, at home, while overlooking the lake and mountains to be with her God on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. An amazing, wonderfully supportive, incredibly encouraging life mate of Peter, loving and gorgeous Mum to Jo and Brenton, Andrew and Lynda, Karen and Harvey. Adored Nana of Kristen, Emily, and Ben Hackfath, Jake, and Danielle Willsman, Zach and Eva Duncan, and a loved sister of Joan and Colin Keyte, Bruce and Jenny Clarkson (all of Whangarei). A celebration of Beryl’s life will be held in St Margaret’s Presbyterian Church, Frankton, at 11.00am, on Monday, June 8. All welcome, but to gain an idea of numbers attending please email [email protected] East Taieri Church, Mosgiel, will host a live-stream service at 11.00am. For streaming at home see the East Taieri Church YouTube channel or Facebook page. In lieu of flowers Beryl’s family invite donations in support of Queenstown residents struggling after Covid-19. Donations can be made to Beryl’s church: Wakatipu Presbyterian a/c 02-0948-0020110-000 – ref. Beryl Willsman, or by cash at the service.
In Memoriam
McMILLAN, Roddy:
04.10.1961 – 04.06.2015
free as a bird
Love – Fe.
