Funeral Notices – Thursday 5th March
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ELLIS, Desmond Noel (Des).
Peacefully on March 4, 2020, at Te Hopai Home and Hospital, aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Val Ellis. Much loved father and father-in-law of Brent and Bernie and treasured by his extended family and many friends throughout his life. Special thanks to the incredibly caring staff at Te Hopai Home and Hospital who treated Des as part of their family. In lieu of flowers, donations to Te Hopai Home and Hospital would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages and tributes to ‘Brent, Bernie and family’ may be placed in Des’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz or posted c/- PO Box 14-366, Kilbirnie 6241. A funeral service for Des will be held at The Cockburn Street Chapel, Cnr Cockburn Street and Onepu Road, Kilbirnie, Wellington, on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at 1.00pm. Thereafter a private cremation.
FERNS, John Bernard.
Died peacefully on February 29, 2020. Aged 96. Much loved husband of the late Lorna May Ferns and adored father and father-in-law of Maxine and Noel, Karen, Denise and Tim, Mike and Lucia, and much loved grandfather and great-grandfather. The family would like to thank the staff and management at Remuera Care for their exceptional care of our father throughout time, but particularly in his last few months. A private cremation has been held in Auckland, his home for the last three years. All communications to The Ferns Family, PO Box 128-233, Remuera, Auckland.
Hicks, Samuel Anthony (Sam), in his 43rd year. Loved youngest son of Brenda and the late Roger Hicks (Stewart Island). Loved brother and brother-in-law of Quin and Kirsten Hicks (Stewart Island), Kerry Wheeler (Dunedin) and Kyle Muir (Caloundra). Beloved nephew of Peter and Alwyn Mitchell (Amberley), Rangi and Iona Karaitiana (Stewart Island) and Ken and Lorrie Hicks (Marrochydore). Cherished by all his cousins, nephews and nieces. Adored father of Harley. “Kind heart and a good friend to many” Funeral details to follow. Messages to P O Box 137, Oban, Stewart Island 9846. avenalpark.co.nz
PRESTON, Margaret Allison (nee Grey).
Born March 20, 1946. On Monday, March 2, 2020, unexpectedly, surrounded by her loving family, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 73 years. Loved wife of Graeme, cherished mum and mum-in-law of Malcolm, and Sandra and Arun, dearly loved nana of Thomas and Oliver, loved sister of Anne and Norman, and aunt of David and Alison. Messages may be addressed to the Preston family, C/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. A service of celebration for Margaret’s life will be held in the Hoon Hay Presbyterian Church, 5 Downing Street, Hoon Hay, Christchurch, Tomorrow (Friday), at 1.30pm.
WILSON, Alistair Macgregor.
Peacefully with family at Southland Hospital, Invercargill, after a long and valiant battle, on Wednesday 4th March 2020. Aged 60 years. Loved husband of Cathie. Loved father and father in law of Michael and Marianne (Kapiti), Stephen and Jo (Oamaru). Loved Grampy of Keira and Maggie. A service to celebrate Alistair’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill at 11am on Monday 9th March. Private cremation thereafter. In lieu of flowers, donations may be left at the service for the Cancer Society. Messages may be sent to 130 Paterson Street, Invercargill 9810 or online frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes page.
In Memoriam
STEPHENS, John (Johnny).
20 years,
And the bush had friends to meet him,
And their kindly voices greet him.
Sadly Missed
– Gill, Jo and family.
