Funeral Notices – Tuesday 24th November

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BEATON, Russell (Monster Boots):
Slipped away at Nelson Hospital on Saturday, November 21, 2020, aged 66 years. Loved son of the late Ron and Barbara, loved father of Shaama and Lisa, and loved Papa to Shyah. Loved brother and brother-in-law to Jan, Dude and Catherine, and the late Barbara-Anne, and loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Russell will be cremated in Nelson. A Remembrance will be held in Bluff, date to be posted on the Bluffie facebook page. Messages to 36 Barrow Street, Bluff.

DYKES, Florence Olwyn (Olwyn/Ollie) (nee Fraser):
Peacefully, on November 21, 2020, at Auckland Hospital. Dearly loved wife of the late Bob, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Sue and Mike (Dragunow), and Cam and Lynda, loved Ollie of Nick and Lydia, Madeline, Angus and Duncan. According to Ollie’s wishes, there has been a private cremation and a private family service. Messages to Sue Dykes, 37 Tirotai Crescent, Westmere, Auckland 1022. State Of Grace 0800 477133

GRAMC, Bev (nee Munro):
Passed away November 22, 2020, in Melbourne, after a long and courageous battle, with her devoted husband John by her side; aged 61 years. Dearly loved daughter of the late Alistair and Elaine Munro, and sister of Pam (Brisbane), Wendy (Invercargill), and Gayle (Vancouver).

SARGEANT, George Ronald (of Bluff):
Peacefully, at Calvary Hospital, on Saturday 21 November 2020; aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Ruth. Much loved father and father in law of Julie (deceased) and Neil Moore (Invercargill), Pamela and Elwyn Beresford (Toowoomba, Qld), and Brenda and Bruce Colvin (Invercargill). Loved grandad of his 9 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson. A service for George will be held in the Bluff RSA, Gore Street, Bluff, on Wednesday 25 November at 2.00 pm, followed by interment at the Greenpoint Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Bluff RSA would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 59 Dunbeath Crescent Invercargill 9812.
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STROBEL, Horst Richard:
Passed away peacefully in his home with family caring for him in his last days. This followed a difficult period as the complications associated with Parkinson’s Disease took over.
Horst was the infinitely loved husband of Eva Švehla, loved Daddy of Martin, Tomi, Daniela, Miša and Ben, father-in-law of Lisa and dearly loved Opa of Daisy, Lulu and baby boy on the way.
Horst was as devoted to others as anyone could be. ‘He fought that bloody disease as bravely and strongly as anyone could.’ He led a hard working and selfless life always putting everyone else before him. He was loving and gentle, and if he ever tried to swear, he couldn’t make it sound right. He was sharp of mind and a DIY master, able to fix anything. He could cook like no other. His dishes represented the taste of home and love, and family. He enjoyed music and good comedy, and when he laughed there wasn’t a better sound to hear.
We love him so much. We will miss him so much.
A special thanks to the good nurses from Medical Ward and the carers who made him as comfortable as they could during the month he spent there. Also for the care and support they gave Eva and the family. A special thanks to the kind and tender carers from Good Partners who allowed us to bring Horst home for his final days. This meant the world to us.
A service will be held at 1:30pm on Thursday 26 November at J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon Streets Invercargill. This will be followed by a private cremation. Messages to [email protected], or on Horst’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes or to 51 Grant Road, Otatara, Invercargill, 9879

In Memoriam

LEONARD (SHAW), Carolyn:
What beautiful memories I have of you,
May the winds of love blow softly in your ear,
That I will always love you,
And that I miss you dearly,
As it dawns the 1st year.Always my sister and always my best friend Love always – Paula.