Funeral Notices – Tuesday 21st June

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BUCKHAM, Philip James (Jim):
On Monday, June 20, 2022, at home, Quail Rise; aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of Kathleen (Kathy), much loved father of Michelle, and partner Karen, and Shane. R.I.P
A Requiem Mass for Jim will be held in St Patrick’s Church, Hertford Street, Arrowtown, at 1.30pm on Thursday, June 23. No flowers by request. Donations to Hospice Southland may be left at the service. Messages to 8 Enstone Lane, Quail Rise, Queenstown 9371, or to Jim’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream of the service can be viewed.

BURGESS-MATTHEWS, Isabella Hannah:
Peacefully at Vickery Court on Saturday, June 18, 2022, after a caring and fruitful 106 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Tom Burgess and the late Samuel Matthews. Cherished Mum and mother-in-law of Miles* and Heather, Colin* and Kathy, Dorothy and Lindsay* Fleming, Ian and Linda. Loved Nana of Daryl and Murray; Athol, Warren, Brendan, and Robin; Grant, and Isabell; Kerry, Jeremy, Gareth, and Sam; and a special great and great-great-grandmother. A great gatherer of true friends throughout her entire life. The family wish to acknowledge the love and care given to Isa during her latter years at Vickery Court. A service to celebrate Isa’s life will be held in the Winton Presbyterian Church, Meldrum Street on Thursday, June 23, at 1.00pm. Burial at the East Winton Cemetery to follow. Messages to 6 Anne Street, Winton 9720 or to Isa’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz (*denotes deceased).

McLEOD, Yvonne Margaret (Flossie):
Of Wanaka. Passed away peacefully at Dunstan Hospital with family at her side on Saturday, June 18, 2022, aged 86. Dearly loved wife of the late Stuart McLeod, loved mother and mother-in-law of Jeff, the late Wayne, Craig and Anne, and Nickey. Loved nana of Emily (and partner Ben), Sarah; Chelsea and Brittany. The family would like to thank all staff at Dunstan and Dunedin Hospitals, St John Wanaka and Golden View. Yvonne’s wishes for a private cremation has taken place and a celebration of life service will be held at the Wanaka Rugby Clubrooms, on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at 1.00pm. Messages to McLeod family, at 123B Aubrey Road, Wanaka 9305.

MILLER, Alexander William (Lex):
Suddenly at home on Saturday, June 18, 2022. Aged 68 years. Dearly loved husband of Wendy. Loved father and father-in-law of Stephanie and Jason Myron, Nicola and Simon Dowling. Kryssie and Daryl Wells. Loved and adored Grandad of Cameron, Isaac and Jacob Myron; Bede, Harrison and Charlotte Dowling; Ryan, Alex and Kate Wells. Best friend to his dog Kai. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Helen and Alan Carman, and brother-in-law of Robert and Gill Cooper, Jill* and Gordon Pratt, Ken and Tania McConnell. Special friend of Sue and Ian Baldwin. A service to celebrate Lex’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel. Cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Thursday, June 23 at 1.30pm. Private cremation to follow. Messages to Lex’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where livestream details are available.

NICHOLSON, Mary Josephine (nee Moloney):
Mary passed away peacefully on Sunday 19th of June aged 97 years. Loved daughter of the late Michael and Ethel Moloney of Northope and the last of her eight siblings, Maisie, Willie, Frank, Eric, Kathie, Ethel, Michael and Gerald. Loved wife of the late Allan Nicholson for 57 years and much loved mother of Dianne, Kathryn* and Marilyn. Devoted Grandma of Kate & Ben, Sarah, Laura & Emma, Lydia & Brad and Great Grandmother of Ethan, Grace, Presley, William, Evie and Quinn. Proud Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. The family wish to sincerely thank the staff at Clare House for their compassion and kindness and a special thanks to Dr Finlayson for his specialist care.
A private service will be held to celebrate Mary’s life at Sacred Heart Church on Wednesday, 22nd of June at 1.30pm. This will be followed by refreshments in the Round Room at the Waikiwi Tavern at 3pm. Everyone is invited to join the family at the Waikiwi for afternoon tea. Messages to C/- PO Box 1793, Invercargill 9810, [email protected] or to Mary’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes.

In Memoriam

SWALE, Peter Swale:
Peter Swale of Makarewa.
16 June 1942 – 20 June 2021
Suddenly and unexpectedly at the end of day.
Much loved husband of Patricia, and father to Sonja and Jeffrey. Hard-case, loyal brother to Brian, Ian, Barbara and Michael. Very well-liked workmate of literally scores of men. The Otago Goldfields Cavalcade will not be quite the same with his passing.
It is difficult to believe a year has passed.
We remember and miss you.