Funeral Notices – Tuesday 1st December

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BUCHANAN, Rosemary (nee Chittock):
On November 29, 2020, peacefully, at Leslie Groves Hospital, Wakari; aged 88 years. Dearly loved and respected wife of Warren* of 61 years, loved daughter of Frank* Chittock (Lincoln), and Doris* Chittock (Tapanui), loved sister and sister-in-law of Charles* and Margaret* Chittock (Tapanui), Harry* Chittock (Kelso) and Edna Chittock (Timaru), Hilton* and Jeanette* (Karitane), Maurice* and Margaret (Tapanui), Pamela (Gore) and Jack* Bartlett (Fielding), and Roger and Jocelyn (Kelso). Treasured and much loved Mum of Cameron and Margot (Hamilton), Fraser and Fiona (Wellington), and Fiona and Richard Tomecek (Glenside, Canada). Much loved Granny Rose of Catrin, Emma, Locky, Charlie, Elizabeth and Johnny. Service details for Rosemary to be advised. Messages to 37 Furlong Crerscent, Churton Park, Wellington 6037. Special thanks to the caring staff at Leslie Groves Hospital, Wakari, Dunedin. (*denotes deceased).

CHRISTIE, Beverley Joy:
Peacefully at home with her family at her bedside, on Monday, November 30, 2020; in her 72nd year. Dearly loved wife and best mate of Laurence. Treasured mother and mother-in-law of Clark and Ros Pirie, Bevan and Michelle Pirie, Graham and Maggie Pirie, Craig Pirie and Nicola Cox. Treasured step-mother of Joanne and Allan de Reeper, Blair (Fred) and Kim, Fraser and Kathleen. Adored and much loved Nana Bev and Gran of all her grandchildren. Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Allan and Noeline Dinnington, Ritchie and Kathy Dinnington, also loved sister-in-law of Helen and Allan Cook. A service to celebrate the life of Bev will be held in the Te Anau Club, Pop Andrew Drive, Te Anau, on Saturday, December 5 at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation. Messages to 2 Cunaris Way, Te Anau 9600, or on Bev’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes Livestream link accessible on Bev’s tribute page.

MOLENAAR, Arthur (Aart):
After long illnesses Aart passed away after a stoic honourable battle with his loving family by his side on Friday, 27 th November 2020, in his 95th year. Dearly loved husband of Rita and loved and respected father of Peter, and Anna. A service to celebrate Aart’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Tuesday, 1st December at 1:00pm, the service will conclude with the interment at the Greenpoint Cemetery. All welcome back home on the farm at Greenhills for afternoon tea. Messages to 44 McLaughlan Road, Greenpoint, Invercargill.
avenalpark.co.nz

MOORE, Marie Joan (nee Meikle):
Passed peacefully in her Mum’s arms with her husband, family and Calvary Staff present on Monday, 23 November, 2020; aged 45 years. Dearly loved wife of Andrew, dearly loved daughter of Janice and the late Colin Meikle, much loved sister of Paul Meikle (all of Mataura), loved aunty of Riley Blomfield, adored grandaughter of Joan and the late Ray Leonard, also dearly loved niece of Linda and the late Pat Leonard (Mataura), and Allan and Julie Leonard, a loved cousin. Daughter-in-law of the late Lucy and Colin Moore, sister-in-law to the Moore family.
“Now at Peace after a very long and courageous battle.”
Many thanks to Calvary Staff for all you did for our Marie. You are magnificent, she loved you all. In accordance with family wishes, a private service has been held. Messages to C/- 51 Oakland Street, Mataura 9712. avenalpark.co.nz

PERKINS, Alexander (Lex) William:
20/11/1939 – 29/11/2020
Passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and family at Hospice Southland. Loved husband of the late Wendy Perkins, loved father and father in law of Mark*, Christine & Andrew, Stephen & Sabrina, and Nigel & Samantha, and very special friend of Keri & Lance Pirini. Loved Grandad of Mark, Takoda, Maisie, & Reggie. Loved brother of Brian, Keith*, Mary and Colin*. Due to overseas travel constraints, a service commemorating the life of Lex will be held mid-late January at the Bluff Rugby Club. Date to be advised.  Messages to c/o P O Box 1345 Invercargill 9840.
avenalpark.co.nz

TITHER, Mary Elizabeth (nee Kerr):
Peacefully at her home, Te Anau, on Monday, November 30, 2020, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Pat, loved mother and mother-in-law of Gerard and Karan, Phil and Sally, Jim and Sue, Greg and Corina, Pete and Lena, much loved grandma of Bronwyn, Rachel, and Jonathan; Matt, Alice, Adam, and Emily; Michael, Dallas, Lexi, and Jorgia; Ahna, Karl, Zane, and Vaughan; Jake, and Debra; and great-grandma of Lily, Harrison, Benjamin, Ava, Leo, Frankie, Stella, Greer, Hadlee, Willow, and Briar.
R.I.P. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Bernard’s Catholic Church, Mokonui Street, Te Anau, on Monday, December 7 at 2.00pm, then leaving for Lynwood Park Cemetery. Rosary at her home on Sunday evening at 7.00pm. Messages to 59 Matai Street, Te Anau 9600.

WILLSON, Jan Alexandra (nee Edgar):
of Omakau. It is with great sadness that we would like to announce the sad passing of Jan, peacefully in the loving care of her family and Dunedin ICU on November 28, 2020. Dearly loved wife of Keith, loved mother and mother-in-law of Dean and Danielle (Invercargill), loved daughter of the late Jim and Avis Edgar (Tapanui), loved sister and sister-in-law of John and Margaret Edgar (Tapanui), Catherine and Roger Stuart (Tapanui) and loved Auntie Jan of her nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers a donation maybe left at Jan’s service for Multiple Sclerosis Society and Friends of Ranui Rest Home. A service to celebrate Jan’s life will be held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Killarney Street, Alexandra on Friday, December 4, 2020 at 1.30pm followed by a private family interment. Messages to: P.O. Box 19, Omakau, 9376.

WOOLSEY, Andrea Leigh (nee Dooney):
On Saturday, November 28, 2020, unexpectedly at Waikato Hospital. Loving wife of Leicester. Mother of Daniel, Karl and Fleur. Besotted nana of Carter, Jack, Sam, Chloe, Indie, Charlie and Ridge. A celebration of Andrea’s life will be held in the Whakatane Baptist Centre, Keepa Road, Whakatane, on Thursday, December 3 at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation. Communications please to the Woolsey family, C/- PO Box 2070, Whakatane.

In Memoriam

JUKES, Keith Miles:
Passed away December 1, 2017.
Precious memories always kept of one we loved and
will never forget
Love Always- Gail, Tash, Troy and families.

JONKER, Rochelle Abby:
3 March 1986 –
1 December 2019
Like a comet
Blazing ‘cross the evening sky
Gone too soon
Like a rainbow
Fading in the twinkling of an eye
Gone too soon
Shiny and sparkly
And splendidly bright
Here one day
Gone one night
Like the loss of sunlight
On a cloudy afternoon
Gone too soon
Like a castle
Built upon a sandy beach
Gone too soon
Like a perfect flower
That is just beyond your reach
Gone too soon
Born to amuse, to inspire, to delight
Here one day
Gone one night
Like a sunset
Dying with the rising of the moon
Gone too soon
Hard to believe a year has passed. We miss you so much. We love you.
– Your family, Gayle Jonker and Ken Manson, Des Jonker AnnMarie Tinnock, her sister Jaimie-Leigh and husband, Nathan Cann, and her brother Daniel Jonker and partner Georgia Georgiou.
Always loved, never forgotten.