Funeral Notices – Thursday 9th May

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BARNETT, Michael (Mike).
It is with sadness that Lynda has to announce the sudden death of Mike, her husband and partner in life.
Loved father of Amy, Emily, Tegan, Rory and Kelsey and much loved grandad of Riley, Tayla, Ollie, Lily and Elsie.
A funeral service for Mike will be held at J Fraser and Son’s Chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon St Invercargill, on Friday May 10, 2019 commencing at 2.00pm. A private cremation will follow. Messages to [email protected] or 9 Vogel St Gore. frasersfunerals.co.nz

COOK, Nevile Edward (Cookie).
Peacefully at Calvary Hospital, Invercargill, on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Dearly loved son of Vi and the late Hec. Treasured brother and brother-in-law of Pam and Steve, Art, Marilyn and Colin, Graham and Tracey. Loved uncle and great-uncle to his nieces and nephews. Special dad to Tyler. Special thanks to the amazing staff at Calvary Hospital for their wonderful care of Nev. Private cremation followed by a memorial service at the South Otago Town & Country Club, 1 Yarmouth St, Balclutha, on Friday, May 10, at 2.00pm In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 793 North Road, RD6, Invercargill 9876. avenalpark.co.nz

MILLER, Helen McDuff McKay.
Aged 76, of Invercargill. Passed peacefully on Saturday, 4 May, 2019. Loved wife of the late Pat. Dearly loved Mum of the late John, the late Charlie, and Garry and Caroline. Much loved Granny of Rebecca and Charlie. Best friend of Aunty Marion and Uncle Roy, Cathy Adcock, and many others. Loved sister of Joan, and Jim (both Australia). Sincere thanks to the staff in Salisbury Wing at Rowena Jackson for their care and heartfelt farewell. A service to celebrate Helen’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, on Friday, 10 May at 11.00am, followed by private cremation. Messages can be sent to Lilly Family, Hanning Road, Grove Bush, RD2, Invercargill 9872. frasersfunerals.co.nz

WILMSHURST, Owen George (Owie).
Peacefully on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at Dunstan Hospital, Clyde. Cherished husband of Marion for 29 years, loved father and father-in-law of Aaron and Katie (Invercargill), Kim and Barry Adams (Christchurch), Shelley and Richard* Rameka (Ashburton), Nathan and Aroha Bates (Christchurch). Barry and Kelly Bates (Orari), most loved and cherished grandfather and great-grandfather, loved son of Gladys* and Oliver* Wilmshurst, loved brother of Valerie and Doug* Goodall, Ivan* and Eileen*, Marilyn and Neil Barclay.
“A great family man, loved by many”
A service to celebrate Owie’s life will be held at the Roxburgh Town Hall on Tuesday, May 7, at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation. Messages to 30 Awikiki Road, Roxburgh, 9571. *Denotes deceased