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BONIFACE, Raymond Jacob (Jim).
Of Invercargill, aged 90 years. Passed peacefully on Monday 13 April 2020. Dearly loved husband of Noelene for 63 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of the late Garry, Kenneth and Ngaire (Perth), Robyn and Geoff McLeod, Brett, Lynley and Kevin Dackers, the late Wendy, and the late Peter Lockett. Loving Grandad and Great-Grandad of all his many grand and great-grandchildren. Loved brother of his many brothers and sisters. A memorial service will be notified after the lockdown has been lifted. A private cremation has taken place. Messages can be sent to 2B Lauder Crescent, Invercargill 9810 or to Jim’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

HORTON, Denis Allan:
It is with much sadness that we advise the passing of our husband, Father and Pop, aged 59 suddenly at home at Makarewa on the 12th April. Loved husband and soulmate of Michele, beloved father of Kelly and Tony Dinkelaar (Balclutha), Jess (Makarewa), Aleisha Horton and Brett Henwood (Mataura). Cherished Pop of Indie and Rocco Dinkelaar. Loved son of Nancy and the late Ray, son in law of the late Vera and Des Hogg, brother and brother in law of Yvonne and the late Les Wells (Christchurch), Lesley and Terry Stumbles, Marie and Stuart Graham, Raewyn and Barry Cole (Otaki), Trevor and Tip, Helen and Peter Marshall, Craig, Findlay Hogg (St Andrews). Loved cousin, Uncle to all his nieces and nephews, and friend to many. A memorial service will be held at a later date. No farewell words were spoken, No time to say goodbye, You were gone before we knew it, And only God can tell us why. Messages to 369A Flora Road East, Makarewa RD6, Invercargill 9876. avenalpark.co.nz

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MCALLISTER, Jean:
Peacefully at Ascot Care Home on Monday, April 13, 2020, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Samuel McAllister. Loved and cherished mother to Shaun & Hera, Jayne & Ewan, Adrian & Jacqui. Loved and adored granny to Hayden (Christchurch) Hamish & Dee (Te Anau) Andrew (Stockholm), Gemma and Ryan (Invercargill). Loved aunt to Marilyn and to all of her nieces and nephews here and abroad. Special thanks to the staff at Ascot Care Home/Hospital for their loving care of mum, grandma over the past years. A memorial service to celebrate Jean’s life will be held at a later date with details to follow. Messages to 160 George St, Invercargill 9810. avenalpark.co.nz

WRIGHT, Lorna Ellen (nee Lewis):
Passed away peacefully in the company of her husband on April 10, 2020, aged 80. Much loved wife of (Jack) John Desmond Wright for 62 years, loved mother of Darrell, Graham (estranged), and the late Paul, and much loved by her grandson Christopher. Formerly of Wyndham (Southland) and resident of Oamaru since 1979. A very special thanks to Jackie, her caregiver, whom she thought of as a friend. Many thanks to the staff at Sandringham House for their genuine care of Mum in her time there. A grateful thank you to Rose and Janeen at Whitestone Funerals, for making Mum’s departure that much easier with their professional care and attention. Goodbye Mum.
“Your Guiding hand is stilled, No breath to make the words, Your eyes are shut,
Your ears are deaf, You cannot hear my words. The tears I leave upon your cheeks,
I’ll one day wipe away and we’ll be together again, on that dawning day.” (Darrell).

Funeral Notices – Tuesday 14th April

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