Funeral Notices – Tuesday 10th May

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CLARK, David Alexander:
Passed away peacefully on Friday 6th May 2022, after a short illness with family at his side. Treasured husband soulmate and friend of Wendy for 52 years. Loved father and father-in-law of John and Gabbi, Allan and Kerri, and Christine. Loved grandfather of Jenna, Amy, Jamie, Maria, and Alana. At David’s request a private service has been held. Messages to 402 Waipango Ermedale RD 3 Riverton 9883. avenalpark.co.nz

GOODALL, Alastair Reginald 1938 – 2022:
8th May 2022. Suddenly at Southland Hospital. Dearly loved husband of Pamela May for 63 Years. Devoted father and father-in-law of David, Murray and Jill, Michelle and Michael Evertzen (Tauranga). Special Grandfather to Jason and Gemma, Sean, Ngaire, and
adored Great Grandad (GaGa) to Archer, and Jack. A service to celebrate Alastair’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Friday, 13th May at 1:30pm. Messages to 447 Yarrow Street, Invercargill 9810. avenalpark.co.nz

GOODALL, Alastair Reginald 1938 – 2022:
8th May 2022. Suddenly at Southland Hospital. Loved son of the late Reg and Nell Goodall. Respected Brother and Brother-in-law of Robin and Pip, Frank, Marie and the late Keith Ross (Whangarei). avenalpark.co.nz

GRACE, Valmai Jeanne (Val):
Very unexpectedly at Parata Rest Home Gore, latterly of Invercargill. Mum finally got her wish, and passed very peacefully on Sunday 8th May 2022, aged 92 years. Dearly loved mum and Val of Shona and Norman Welsh (Riversdale), and Debbie and Trevor Willetts (Tuatapere). Much loved and loving Nan of Craig and Catherine Welsh, the late Aimee, and Hayley and Evan Orr. Treasured Gran of Sheldon and Travis Welsh; Kimberly, Jacklyn, Leroy and Marcus Orr. A very special thanks to the staff at Parata for their kindness during mum’s short stay. In lieu of flowers donations to St John would be greatly appreciated and can be left at the service. A farewell for Valmai will be held on Thursday 12th May 2022, 1.30pm, J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Corner of Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. A private cremation will follow. Messages to PO Box 90 Riversdale or to Valmai’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

LEONARD, Kathleen Muriel:
Peacefully at Connor Home, Westport, on Friday, May 6, 2022; Aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of John. Much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Stephen and Ruth Terry, Irene and Kerry Andrell, Craig and Gina Terry, and Andrew Cowan. Friend of John’s daughter Phillipa and husband Shane Scott and their twin children Abbey and Caleb. Loved Nana of all her grandchildren. Loved daughter of the late Dorothy and Tony Bone and loved sister and sister-in-law of Eddy* and Mary* Bone, Therese* and Norman Sullivan, Irene and Bill Matla, Dorothy and Ron* Pasco. Loved by her nieces and nephews. Thank you John for your wonderful care of Kath. Messages to John Leonard, 135 Brougham St, Westport 7825. (*denotes deceased).

MACKAY, Fraser Alexander:
Peacefully, at Enliven Care Centre, Wanaka, on Monday, May 9, 2022, aged 76 years. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Roger (USA), and Annette and Norm Davis (Waimate), loved Uncle of Guy, Tania, Erik, Ed, Sara, Lisa and their families. Fraser attended John McGlashan College, farmed at Carie, Redan for several years and coached at the Wyndham Rugby Club, before moving to Wanaka where he enjoyed boating and fishing with his mates from Wyndham. Good friends and family often found him a willing host during holiday seasons at Lake Wanaka. R.I.P Fraser – Tight Lines.
A service for Fraser will be held at Southern Funeral Home, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Friday, May 13, at 2.00pm, followed by a cuppa. Messages to Southern Funeral Home, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore 9710.

SORENSEN, Tomas William:
Suddenly taken from us on May 6, 2022, aged 47. Adored, one and only, love and soulmate of Amy. Loved Dad and best friend of Olivia, Sam and Jack. Loved only son of Jojo and Gra Sorensen. Adored brother and brother-in-law of Jane and Chris, Emma and Dion, Martha and Guy, Jenny and Frank, Mick and Carla, Kate and Steve. Cherished son-in-law of Helen and Terry O’Meara. Much loved Uncle to Tilly, Hugo, Jasper and Gussy, Mickey, Abby and Quinn, Riley, Cole and Hugo, Beauden and Omea. A gathering to honour Tom’s life will be held at his home 31 King Road, Waianiwa, on Thursday, May 12 at 1.00pm (very casual), followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to Mates in construction (mates.net.nz) or Mental Health Foundation (mentalhealth.org.nz) would be appreciated. Messages to 31 King Road, Waianiwa, RD4, Invercargill 9874, or to his tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes