Funeral Notices – Tuesday 17th December

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ALLISON, Ann (nee Murray).
On December 10, 2019 at Clare House, Invercargill, surrounded by her loving family. Aged 66 years. Dearly loved wife of Danny, loved Mum of Brent and Trudy, and loved mother-in-law of Casey and Shanan, adored Grandmother of Maddison and Aidan. Loved daughter of the late Chris and Malcolm Murray. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Raylene and Chris, Lynda and Trevor. Loved and respected aunt of all her nieces and nephews. Sister-in-law of the late Alistair Morgan. Adored sister-in-law of Mary and John. At Ann’s request, a private service has been held. In lieu of flowers, please forward a donation to Hospice Southland in Ann’s memory. Messages to 134 Cunningham Crescent, Invercargill, or at Ann’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

HEATH, Trevor Owen.
Passed away unexpectedly, on Saturday, December 14, 2019. Loved father of Janine, and Philip; twin brother of Tony, brother of Carl, and Lesley. Partner of Allison. Funeral details to be advised. Messages to 31 Elizabeth Street, Gore 9710.

Heyrick, Walter (Wally).
Peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2019, at Ascot Bupa Care Village, aged 85. Dearly loved husband of the late Joy. Loved father and father-in-law of Barry and Rose, Lesley and Steven Pokere, Debbie and Daryl Stephens, Allan, Peter and Aaron, and Craig and Tania. Special grandad to Rachel, Kelly; Anne-Maree, Emma, Steven, Marilyn; Sarah, Megan, Scott; and Dylan. A special “grandpoppa” to Sirus, Lexi, Mila, Eva, Bella, Maddy, and Kymani. A special thank you to the staff at Ascot Care for their care of Wally. A service to celebrate Wally’s life will be held in J Frasers and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Thursday, December 19 at 1.30pm followed by interment at the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to 52 Terrace Street, Invercargill, 9810 or to Wally’s tribute page at  frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

JOHNS, Sydney James (Syd).
Died suddenly at home on December 13, 2019, aged 85. Dearly loved husband of Fay. Loved father and father-in-law of Anthony and Rosemary, Martin, Margaret, Susan and the late Ray Teni, Helen and Dave Blanks. Loved Grandad of Kirstin and Steven, Regan and Heidi, Rory, Dylan, Emma, Kourosh and Jojo, Billy and Stacey, Briar, Lily, Cole and Shannon, Sabin, and Maya. Loved Old Grandad of Reid, Libby, Isabella, Tilly, Paddy, Joy, and Briar. As per Syd’s wishes a private service has been held.Greatly missed by all, may he be at peace. Messages to 180 Bamborough Street, Invercargill 9810, or to Syd’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

BEE, Peter James (Buzz).
It is with much sadness that we share that our adored husband and father slipped away peacefully on Saturday 14 December surrounded by his family after a courageous battle fought with determination and great dignity. Peter is a much loved husband and friend of Carole and proud and wonderful dad of Josh, Nate and Sam, son of Shirley and the late James Bee and respected and loved big brother and bother-in-law of Judy and Grant McDiarmid (all of Oamaru), Bruce and Piki Bee (Brisbane) and Alan Bee (Whangarei). Peter is also a respected and loved son-in law of Joan and the late Colin Branthwaite, bother-in-law of Susan and Chris Burke and much loved by his nieces and nephew, Karla and Jarod Bee (Brisbane) and Hannah and Rachel Burke. The family wish to acknowledge the wonderful care of Peter and his family by Hospice Southland throughout their journey and respectfully request donations to Hospice Southland in lieu of flowers. A service to celebrate the life of Peter will be held in the Wyndham Memorial Hall on Wednesday 18 December at 1:30pm.Keeping him forever in our hearts with our memories of a life well lived. Messages to 189 Leonard Rd, RD 2 Wyndham or to Peter’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

ROBERTSON, Graeme Boyd. QSM
Of Riverton. Died peacefully at Dunedin Public Hospital on Monday, December 16, 2019, in his 93rd year. Loved husband of the late Violet. Much loved brother of Jim Robertson of Mosgiel, the late Ruth Shaw of Nelson and the late Murray Robertson of Hemel Hempstead, England. Much loved and respected uncle of his many nieces and nephews scattered around the world – too many to be listed. Funeral details to follow. Messages may be sent to Jim – 1 Maple Grove, Mosgiel, or to Graeme’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

In Memoriam

McKENZIE, Kris.
15.11.1979 – 17.12.1999
“Our beautiful boy”
Loved with a love beyond all telling,
Missed with a grief beyond all tears . . .
The absence grows longer.
– Shari, Brett, and Jo.

SAUNDERS, Gladys.
In loving memory of a dearly loved Mum and Nana. 30 years ago we lost a wonderful lady.
Always loved and never forgotten.
– From Marie, Michael, Jamie, and Tracey and great-grandchildren.