Funeral Notices – Thursday 6th January

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CHANEY, Martin Francis:
Peacefully surrounded by his family, at Cromwell, on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, one day short of his 76th birthday. Devoted husband of Shirley for 55 years, amazing father and father-in-law of Mark and Tania (Winton), Jason and Sonia (Winton), Nicola and Steven (Cromwell/Gore), and cherished grandfather of Nicole and Hamish, Miles, Flynn, Austin, Hunter, Amber, Grace and Martin, and great-grandad of Murphy. A celebration of Martin’s life will be held at Cromwell Presbyterian Church, 10 Elspeth Street, Cromwell, on Saturday, January 8, at 2.00pm. Vaccine passes required. Messages to 2 Alluvial Place, Cromwell 9310.

DUMBLE, Garrick Albert: QSM
Peacefully after a short illness, at Strathallan Lifecare on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, aged 93 years. Much loved and devoted husband of Myrtle Eileen, and previously the late Daphne. Loving father of Jacqui, Mark, and Roy, stepfather to Gail (deceased), Diane, Ronda, and their wider families. A service to celebrate Garrick’s life will be held at Betts Funeral Services, 33 North Street, Timaru, on Saturday, January 8, at 1.00pm, followed by a burial at the Timaru Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society Timaru would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Vaccine passes will be needed to attend both the service and burial. Messages to the Dumble family, c/- PO Box 772, Timaru 7940.

DUNCAN Christine Ruth (nee Gray):
Suddenly at home on 3 January 2021. Aged 63 Years. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Bruce Much loved mother and mother in law of Emma* and Leonard Bagley, Alan and Suzanne. Loving and Proud Nanny of Eva, Flynn and Gray. Cherished only daughter of Stan and Joyce Gray. Loved sister and sister in law of Donald and Marie Gray, Calder and Heather Gray and her extended family. The funeral service for Christine will be held at J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon St Invercargill on Saturday January 8 2022 commencing at 10.30am. A private cremation will follow. Christine’s service will also be available via live-stream at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where personal tributes may also be left.
Please note that vaccine passes are required to be scanned for attendance at this service.

MALCOLM, Ailsa Wilhelmina (nee West):
Peacefully at home on Monday, January 3, 2022. Loved wife of the late Gordon. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Wayne and Sandra (Te Anau), Ngaire and Bob (Dunedin). Loved sister and sister-in-law of Eunice* and Rex*, Ivan* and Margaret, Nathan and Elaine*, Garnet* and Florence, Des*, Mavis*, and Pam. A private service is to be held. Messages to 39 Waterford Drive, Winton 9720.
(*denotes deceased).

SMITH, William Alexander (Bill):
(of Wyndham) Peacefully, on Monday, January 3, 2022, at Resthaven Village, Gore; aged 81 years. Loved wife and soulmate of Pamela (Pam) for 60 years, loved father and father-in-law of Alec and Debbie (Glenham), Darryl (Christchurch), Paul and Moneen (Gold Coast), Mark (Wyndham), Rochelle and Martin (Otautau), and a loved Grandfather and Great-Grandfather. A service for Bill will be held in the Wyndham Presbyterian Church, 76 Balaclava Street, Wyndham, on Tuesday, January 11, at 1.30pm, followed by interment at Wyndham Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be left at the service for the Southland Parkinson’s Foundation. Livestream link https://livestream.com/accounts72885/billsmith Messages to 88 Balaclava Street, Wyndham 9831.

WINDLE, Kevin John:
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Kevin on Tuesday January 4, 2022, at Rowena Jackson in Invercargill. Kevin was the dearly loved partner of the late Joyce McKay, brother and brother-in-law of Margaret and Ray (Invercargill), father and father-in-law of the late Jackie and her husband Pete (Cromwell), Nicola and John (Auckland), and Maurice (Napier). He was a cherished poppa and granddad of Hannah, Coby, Riley, Tanner, and Carter, a dearly loved uncle of Michael, Veronica, Brendan, Damian, and their families, a treasured friend to Joyce’s family, and a dear neighbour.
May he rest in peace.
A private family service will be held at the Southland Cemetery. Please send messages to 171 McIvor Road, Waihopai, Invercargill 9876. We respectfully request any donations be made to the Southland Hospice.

In Memoriam

McKENZIE, Russell John:
24.12.1945 – 5.1.2015
In loving memory of a soulmate, dad and grandad.
You are missed every day.
With love – Chris, Kylie, Kirsty, Matt, Ava, and Huddy.

STEELE, Charlie:
30.03.1930 – 06.01.2008
Forever loved
Never forgotten
– Steele families.