Funeral Notices – Tuesday 16th August

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BEEL, Rena Birley (nee Davidson):
Peacefully on Monday, August 15, 2022, in Radius Fulton Care Centre Dunedin, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of George, loved mother and mother-in-law of Edna and Bob Gillies, Marie Cameron, Alan, Susan and the late Ian. Loved Nana and Great-Nana of all her grandchildren. Special thanks to the wonderful staff of Radius Fulton Care Centre for their love and compassion shown to Rena. At Rena’s request a private Cremation will be held.
Messages to 83 Northumberland Street, Tapanui 9522.
Gillions Funeral Services. NZFDA NZIFH

LUMSDEN, Nathan Alexander:
It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Nathan on the 11th of August 2022 aged 33. A much-loved son of the late David. Dearly loved son of Carolyn and Step-Son of Rhys. Loved partner of Chevaugne, much loved dad to Blake & Bindi, loved brother, and brother-in-law of Ashleigh and Pat. A much-loved grandson of Wilma & Vic Keen,& the late John & Lorraine Lumsden. Adored Uncle Nae Nae to all his nieces and nephews.Friend to many.
“Rest easy Nathan “
Nathan’s farewell service details are to be advised. Messages to 268 Tay Street Invercargill or tributes may be left on Nathan’s tribute page at www.distinctfunerals.co.nz

SCOTT, Kathleen Patricia (Kath) 1927 – 2022:
Passed peacefully with loving family at her side, and in the loving care of Edith Cavell Lifecare and Village, Christchurch, on Saturday, 13 August 2022. Dearly loved wife of the late Bert, loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Jan, Patricia, Maree and Peter, Shonagh and Tom, and Karen. Loved and cherished Grandma to Tom, Ben and Kara and great-Grandma to Lacey and Heath. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Brian and Val Watson, Robin and Bill Watson, and Shirley and Ray Hunter. A loved aunty to her nieces and nephews. R.I.P
A requiem Mass to celebrate the life of Kath will be held in Sacred Heart Church, 449 North Road, Invercargill on Thursday 18 August at 11am, followed by refreshments at Sacred Heart Hall. The funeral will conclude with the burial of Kath at the Eastern Cemetery. If you wish to join the Mas via livestream, go to the Avenal Park Website Obituaries page and click on Kath’s page and follow the link. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff of Edith Cavell for their attentive care of Kath towards the end of her life. Messages to 34 Aratoro Place, Mount Pleasant, Christchurch 8081.

SPANBROEK, Antonius Arnoldus Wilhelmus:
“The Dutchman”. Passed suddenly on Friday 12th August 2022, at Southland Hospital with Judy by his side. Loved partner of Judy for the past 36 years. Loved father of Annaliese, Hank, Mia, Toni*, and Adam. Loved stepfather of Melissa and Pania. Loved Opa and Papa Tonne of all his Moko’s. Loved brother of Nelly, Hank*, Jan*, Bets, Mary, Theo, Koos* Wim*, Anny*, and Mies. A loved uncle to all his Nephews and Nieces. Forever friends with Inumia, Ginny and Shona. Tony is a special friend to many. A service to celebrate Tony’s life will be held in the Invercargill Christian Center 165 Leet Street, Invercargill on Thursday 18th August 2022 at 1 pm, followed by an interment at the Eastern Cemetery, or you can view the service via livestream at ivestream.com/accounts/10730215/events/10582450 Tony will be resting at home until his service. Messages to “Spanbroek Family” PO Box 632, Invercargill or you can go to Tony’s tribute page at: mwfunerals.co.nz/s/antonius

THOMPSON, Owen James:
Of Alexandra. Peacefully on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at Dunstan Hospital, Clyde, aged 96 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Billee, much loved father and father-in-law of Andrew and Rosalie (Balclutha), Peter and Karen (Invercargill), loved Grandad of Jennifer and Matthew, Catherine and Russell, Jonathan; and Ben. A service to celebrate Owen’s life will be held in Central Otago Funeral Chapel, 16 Ennis Street, Alexandra, on Friday, August 19, at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation. Donations kindly accepted
for St John Ambulance, Alexandra. Messages to 2 Keithmore Road, Balclutha 9230.