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CARSE, David (Dave). Peacefully with his loving family by his side, at
Gore Hospital, on Saturday, September 8, 2018, in his 78th year. Loved husband and best friend of Bronwyn, loved father, father-in-law and friend of Janine and Donald, Angela, Simon and Janelle; Joanne, Lisa and Grant, adored Grandad of George, May, Tom and Neve; Sinead and A.J., Ethan, Reuben; Angus, Sophie, Logan, Brodie, Kayla, Carlos; Neve and Matthew, and great-Grandad of Ryker, and Jaedyn. A service to celebrate Dave’s life will be held in the Mataura RSA Clubrooms, 49 River Street, on Thursday, September 13, at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to St John Ambulance kindly accepted and may be left at the service. Messages to 6 Scott Street, Mataura 9712. Southern Funeral Home Gore, F.D.A.N.Z.

CARSE, David (Dave). Members of the Gore Wanderers Football Club are requested to attend the funeral of life member David (Dave) Carse as intimated in this issue. Mel McKenzie (president)

HOGG, David Oliver. 19.8.1929 – 4.9.2018 At Peacehaven, Invercargill, on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. At rest after a long struggle, in his 90th year. Loved companion of Eileen Hadfield (Manapouri), and beloved husband of the late Joan. Loved father and father-in-law of Jill and Lester Marshall, Jude and Shane, Alan and Linda, Peter and Diana, Sara and Neil Hassall, and John. Loved (Grumpy) Grandad of his 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Loved brother and brother-in-law of the late Quin and Meg. A good friend to Eileen’s family. As per David’s wishes, a private cremation and family reflection has been held. Our heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff of Peacehaven for the care and love shown to David and his family during his final days. Messages to 33 Longwood Drive, Winton 9720. Respectfully cared for by J Fraser & Sons Ltd F.D.A.N.Z. frasersfunerals.co.nz

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FALCONER, Neville Lindsay. Peacefully at Gore Hospital, on Monday, September 3, 2018, aged 80 years. Much loved husband of Patricia (Kaiwera), loved and respected father, father-in-law and friend of Diane Falconer and Geoff McLeod (Redhill, England), Kathryn Falconer and John Murphy (Stourbridge, England), Trish Falconer and Shane Black (Invercargill), the late Craig, Peter and Cornel Falconer (Kaiwera). Loved and cherished Grandad of Emma, Anna, Eva, Kristen and Jesse. Loved brother and brother-in-law of David and Kathleen, Douglas and Clare, and Ron, loved brother-in-law of Elizabeth and the late Bert, Jane and Peter, Peter and Karen, Holmes and Raewyn, and a loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. In accordance with Neville’s wishes a private family service has been held at the farm. Cards and flowers respectfully declined as away spraying gorse.
Southern Funeral Home Gore, F.D.A.N.Z.

HOLLOWS, Jennifer Ruth (Jenny). Passed away peacefully at Windsor Park Care Home on Sunday, September 9, 2018, aged 52 years. Loved daughter of Bob and Rose, loved sister and sister-in-law of David and Janelle (Levin), the late Donald, Jonathan (Tauranga), Trina and James Roy (Wanganui), Alan (Wellington), and loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. A service for Jenny will be held in Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Friday, September 14, at 1.00pm, followed by private interment. Special thanks to Windsor Park staff for their love and care of Jenny. Messages to 199 Broughton Street, Gore 9710. Southern Funeral Home Gore, F.D.A.N.Z.

SCOBIE, Phyllis May (nee Biggar). In her 82nd year. Passed away peacefully on September 9, 2018, at Glenwood Home, Timaru. Loved wife of Russell for 60 years. Loved Mum and mother-in-law of Pauline and Bruce, Correna, Lindsay and Sue, Alistar, Stephen and Rachel, Maurice and Stacey. Loved Grandma of Ebony, Kaitlyn, Ryan, Jayden, Tom, and Tessa. A service for Phyllis will be held in J Frasers Chapel, Cnr Esk & Doon Streets, Invercargill, on Friday, September 14, at 11.00am, thereafter to the Quarry Hills Cemetery at 2.30pm. Messages to 46 Birkett Street, Temuka 7920. J Fraser & Sons Ltd F.D.A.N.Z.

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MURRAY, Denis Stanley. On September 9, 2018, after a short illness at South Canterbury Hospice, surrounded by loving family, in his 67th year. Much loved husband of Maree, loved father and father-in-law of Nathan and Koto, Gordon and Lee-Anne, and Robert and Megan. Loved grandad of Taurus, Whitney, Rily and Piper. A service to celebrate Denis’ life will held at Aoraki Funeral Services Chapel, 160 Mountain View Road, Timaru, on Friday, September 14, at 1.00pm, followed by interment at Timaru Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to South Canterbury Hospice will be gratefully accepted and can be left at the service. Messages to 8 Short Street, Timaru 7910. Aoraki Funeral Services South Canterbury F.D.A.N.Z.

VAN DEN YSSEL, Petronella Maria. Unexpectedly with great sadness Petronella passed away peacefully on Monday, September 10, 2018. Loved wife of the late John Van Der Sluys and the late Bill Van Den Yssel. Deeply loved mother of the late Hans Van Der Sluys, Petronella Van Der Sluys (Penny) and Leonie Van Der Sluys. Loved mother-in-law of John Worrall and Paul Laurie. Cherished Oma of Joshua, Nicholas, Reuben and the late Matthew Skerrett. Great-Oma of Ava Stoneman. Loved sister of Marie*, Jo and Lenie.
R.I.P. In lieu of flowers donations to Heart Children NZ can be left at the service. A Mass for Petronella will be held on Saturday, September 15, at 10.00am, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 449 North Road, Invercargill. A private cremation will follow. Messages to 86 Newcastle Street, Invercargill. (*denotes deceased) Respectfully cared for by J Fraser & Sons Ltd F.D.A.N.Z. frasersfunerals.co.nz

TOWNSEND, Graeme Alan. Of Gore. After a short illness, on Friday, September 7, 2018, aged 79 years. Beloved and much missed husband of Diane (Polly) Townsend. Dearly loved father of Michelle and Beric, Simon and Veronica, Jono and Sara, Fiona and Sam. A very special grandfather to Ethan, Diamond, Ashleigh, Sapphire, Regan, Connor, Beldon, Deason, Lukah, Sophie, and Hudson. The mighty oak has fallen. A service to celebrate the life of Graeme will be held on Thursday 13th September at the Gore Town and Country Club at 1.30pm. Messages C/o Jono Townsend, 272 Mountain Road, Gore 9772.

RUSSELL, William Joseph (Bill). Peacefully in the care of Rowena Jackson Retirement Village, on Friday, September 7, 2018, in his 92nd year. Dearly loved husband of Olive. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of David and Jenny, and Peter and Shirley. Loved Grandad of Mark, Steve and Becs, Nikki and Ivan, Michael and Angelina (Taiwan), and Great-Grandad of Oliver, Emma, Jamie, and Alice. Loved brother of the late Frank Russell. A service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, on Wednesday, September 12, at 10.00am. Messages to 66 Vyner Road, Otatara RD 9, Invercargill 9879.

Funeral Notices – Tuesday 11th September

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