Funeral Notices – Tuesday 21st April

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CLEAVER, Murray Allan:
It is with sadness we advise the passing of our husband, father, grandad and great grandad, on Sunday 19th April 2020, in his 69th year, surrounded by his family ‘ bubble ‘.
Loved husband and soulmate of Eileen, loved father and father in law of Tania and Mason Roderique, Nigel and Katie Cleaver.
Loving grandad or Jessica, Blake, Finn and Noah, and great grandad to wee Hazel.
Loved son of Kathleen* and Allan* Cleaver, brother and brother in law to Russell and Judy, Joan and Phil, Janice* and Les, Lynley and Phil, Neville and Sue, Bevan and Bernie, and Lyndon and Yvette.
Loved son in law of Bob* and Shirley* Haggerty, Loved son in law of Hilary and Pat, Erin and Gordon* Bill and Pauline, Patsy and George, Steven and Lesley, Rosemary and Paul, Barbara and Steve, Jill, Vicki and John, Gordon and Sonya.
A larger than life uncle to all his nieces and nephews.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions a private burial will be held with a Celebration of Murray’s life at a later date. (*denotes deceased) Messages to 35 Towack Street Riverton 9822 or to Murray’s tribute page frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

CLEVELAND, Raymond George. Peacefully, at home, after a courageous battle with cancer.  Dearly loved Partner of Sharon Ferguson.  Loved Dad of his two daughters, Karen and Jane. Loved brother and brother in law of Diane and the late Ian Graham (Invercargill), Stuart and Barbara (Alexandra) and Jill and partner Kevin Devlin (Rolleston) and loved Uncle of his nieces and nephews.  Due to Covid 19 Restrictions a celebration of Ray’s life will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Southland or Southland Cancer Society would be appreciated.  Messages to 120 Gladstone Terrace, Invercargill or email to [email protected] avenalpark.co.nz

CLEVELAND, Raymond George.  Peacefully at home. Dearly loved partner of Sharon Ferguson loved special friend of Glen and Donna Ferguson and Nigel and Kelly Ferguson and a much loved special “Grandad Ray” to Ronan, Daniel (Melbourne), Carter and Riley. avenalpark.co.nz

HENDERSON, Agnes Bell (Nessie) (nee McGill-Brown):
Passed away peacefully at the Observatory Village Rest Home, on April 17, 2020, aged 94. Ness was the dearly loved wife of the late Ashley; dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Owen and Sue Henderson and the late Sue McAuley; dearly loved Nana and Nana Nessie of Vicki and Ruben, Leonie and Joshua; Daniel and Danielle (London); Tom and Jodie, Luka, Kirwan and Adelyn (Toowoomba); Richard (Brisbane); Jill and Sam, Sydney, Casey and McKenna; and Nick (Brisbane). Owing to the current situation, Nessie will be cremated and her ashes interred in a private ceremony at a later date. Messages to Owen and Sue Henderson, 51 Main Street, Weston 9401. Wall’s Funeral Services 49 Humber Street Oamaru (03) 434 8266

OLLIFFE, Eleanor (nee Davey):
Sadly, but peacefully, passed away on April 18, 2020, in Dunedin. Loved wife of the late Ken. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Rhonda and Ewart Campbell, Vicki and Wayne Bennie, and Jill and Tony Henderson. Grandmother of Nigel, Kris, Alana, Vanesa, Tarnia and Ellie. Great-grandmother to Sam, Alice, Angus, Jenny, Mathew, and Alex. Great-great-grandmother to Isabel and Jackson. Eleanor’s wishes were for a private family cremation. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, the family will facilitate an online service for Eleanor at a later date. Messages to 11 Pratt St, Waikouaiti 9510. Gillions Funeral Services FDANZ NZIFH

STEVENS, Henderson James:
At Windsor Park, Gore on Sunday, April 19, 2020. Aged 97 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Jean. Much loved father and father-in-law of David and Lynley (Balfour), Peter and Lynette (Balfour), Ian and Lindsay (North Taieri), and Julie (Auckland). Dearly loved Grandad of Andrea, Tania and Alan, Kim and John; the late Mark, Melanie and Hamish, Brendon and Sue-Ann, Kelvin and Leah, Vaughan and Lana; Brett, Timothy and Victoria, the late Kate, Anna and Joe. Loved Great-Grandad (GG) of Annabel, William, Archie and Emily; Abbey, Sophie, Annabelle, Jackson, Connor, Blake, Ivy, Chloe, Arden, Isaac and Harriet; and George. Special thanks to the staff at Windsor Park for their care of Henderson over the past 2 years. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Messages to Peter Stevens, 447 Pahiwi Road, R D 6, Gore 9776 or on Henderson’s tribute page
www.fraserfunerals.co.nz/tributes

YEO, Douglas Edward:
05.04.1953 – 17.4.2020
Husband to the late Marian Yeo. Father to Richard and Lisa Yeo. Father-in-law to Shannan. Grandad/nandad to Kaleb, Charlotte, and Unya. Dad passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side. At dad’s request a cremation took place on April 18, 2020. A memorial service will be held at a later date.