Funeral Notices – Tuesday 10th September

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BATCHEOR, Colin Stanley.
On Sunday, September 8, 2019. Loved wife of Elizabeth, father of Charles, Simon, Annabel and Sarah. A loved father-in-law and grandfather. A service for Colin will be held at St Peter’s Church Anglican Church, 1 Camp Street, Queenstown, on Thursday, September 12, 2019, at 1.30pm, followed by cremation.

BEER, Keith Morton.
Peacefully at Rowena Jackson Home, Invercargill, on Sunday, September 8, 2019. Aged 95 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Elizabeth and Jessie. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Dawn and Roger Lawes (Sydney), and Russell and Sue (Wakefield, Nelson). Loved Grandad of Jessica and Christopher Lawes and Paul, Jason and Lisa Beer. Loved great-Grandad of William, Chloe, Regan, Tommy, and Zoe. A service will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 1.30pm on Thursday, September 12, then leaving for the Eastern Cemetery. Online tributes can be made at
frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

COWIE, Cynthia Fay (Fay).
Suddenly on Sunday, September 8, 2019, at Southland Hospital, Invercargill. Aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Douglas, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Melissa and Michael, Cynthia and Peter; and the late Quintin. Loved Nana of Connor and Lucy. A dearly loved sister, sister-in-law and aunt of her extended family. A farewell for Fay will be held on Friday, September 13, 2019, at 11.00am, J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Private thereafter. Messages to Townhouse 59, Peacehaven Retirement Village, 498 Tweed Street, Invercargill. Online tributes can be made at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

FITZGERALD, Gerald Michael.
Peacefully on Saturday, September 7, 2019, with family at Gore Hospital, aged 83 years.
“I love the clean brown tussocks and the hills where the cool wind blows, and it is my wish I may still be there when they call the last wayleggo”
Dearly loved husband and best friend of Joan (nee Bennett) and cherished Dad of Michael, Guy, Annie, and Meow the cat. Special brother and brother-in-law of Brian and Joyce* Fitzgerald, Pat* and Ron* Lawson, Joan* and Allan* Freeman, and Francis and John Tulloch. Shirley* and Ken* MacKenzie, Noel* and Wynette* Bennett, Beverley McLean, Ngaire and Jeff* Lamb and Faye and Peter* Davis. His cheeky grin and the sparkle in his eyes will be remembered by all his nephews, nieces and friends. Many thanks to the amazing nurses at the Gore Hospital, Ngaire, Ross, Yvonne, Shaun, Graham, Bob, Gordie, and Ivan. At Gerald’s request a private interment will be held on Friday, September 13, after which we invite family and friends to share in some good yarns in the Gore RSA Function Room, Bowler Avenue, from 1.00pm onwards. Messages to 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore 9710. (*denotes deceased)

HORNE, Leslie James (Les).
Passed peacefully into the realms of Glory, where he’ll hear his Saviour say: “Welcome my child, come Home”, on Sunday, September 8, 2019, at The Oak’s Christchurch, aged 95 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Winifred, loved father and father-in-law of Eunice and Don Edgecombe (Rolleston), loved Grandad of Coralie and Steve (Australia), Aileen and Daniel (Pahiatua), and Phillip (Picton), and loved Great-Grandad of all his great-grandchildren. A service for Les will be held in Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Saturday, September 14, at 11.00am, then leaving for Edendale Cemetery (arriving approximately 1.45pm). Messages to 54 Quartz Drive, Rolleston 7614.

McKENZIE, Peter John.
Tragically on Saturday 7 September 2019, doing what he loved; aged 57 years. Much loved husband and soulmate of Cushla, treasured dad and mate of Daniel and Gabby, Tess and Coxie, Shea and Holly, adored poua of Kenzie, Nixon, Kase, Elsie, and Frankie. Treasured son of Andrew and Allison. Funeral details to be advised. Messages to 89 Duke Street, Invercargill. avenalpark.co.nz

In Memoriam

HORTON, Andrew Robert.
Andrew was born on September 29, 1971, in Invercargill, and died on September 10, 2004, in Christchurch.
“A beautiful soul
is never forgotten.”
Loved always – Mum and Shaun.