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COKER, Margaret Anne:
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 24, 2021, in her 86th year, enjoying a picnic at the Orari Domain. Much loved wife of Allan for 62 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law to Adrienne and Paul Reeves, Gary and Tania, Judy and Brian Symes, Susan and Brent Isbister. Loved Grandmother to Emma, Hannah and Blair, James, Leighton and Kimberlee, Alexandra, Charlotte, Jack, Kate (deceased), McGregor and Fergus. Loved Great-Grandmother to Elliot and Erica. Special thanks to St John, Geraldine Fire Brigade and our friends from McKenzie Lifestyle Village, for their help and support. A service to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held on Thursday, January 28 at 1.30pm, at Hiltonview, 1094 Earl Road, Geraldine. Messages for the family C/- 186 Talbot Street, Geraldine 7930.

FARLOW, Beverley May:
Peacefully after a short illness at Southland Hospital, on Sunday, January 24, 2021, aged 83 years. Beloved wife of Peter. Dearly loved mother of Judianne, Tanya and Helma (Australia). Loved Grandmother of Ben, Ashleigh, Samara, Taaran and Joel. Great-Grandmother of Logan. Spiritual Mother to her Church Family. A service will be held to celebrate Beverly’s life and passing to glory, at Grace Presbyterian Church, 85 Adamson Cres, Glengarry, Invercargill, on Thursday, January 28, 2021, at 11.00am. Messages to Peter Farlow, 161 MacMaster Street, Invercargill 9810.

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THOMSON, Brian Keith:
Passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 in the wonderful care of Bupa Longwood Care Home, Riverton. Dearly loved husband of Louisa, and loved father to his many children. A private cremation will be held with a memorial service to be confirmed at a later date. Messages to 28/10 Albany Street, Riverton 9822.
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TONKIN, Alwyn Rae (nee Managh):
Peacefully after a short illness in the care of her daughters on Saturday, January 23, 2021, in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Bill. Treasured mother of Murray and Helen, Lyn and Graham, Pam, David and Jackie, Liz* and Dave. Beloved Nana of her grand, great and great-great grandchildren. A service to celebrate Alwyn’s life will be held at Argyle Cottage Garden, 19 Argyle-Otahuti Road on Wednesday, January 27 at 1.30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland can be made at the service. Messages to 19 Mansor Court, Cromwell 9310 or to Alwyn’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where livestream details are available.

TONKIN, Alwyn Rae (nee Managh);
Beloved elder sister of Ruth and Harry Holden, Tricia and Roger Preston, Kathleen and the late John Glover, Judy and Colin Christie. Special aunty to all her nieces and nephews.

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WEBSTER, Bradley Stephen (Brad):
Passed away on January 22, 2021, aged 47. Much loved husband of Megan and the best father in the world to Emily and Ryan. Brother and brother-in-law of Todd and Kellie (Sydney). A true friend, and a friend to all he met. You will be missed beyond words.
Rest in peace, rock on and stay classy. A service will be held in the All Saints Chapel at Purewa Cemetery, 100 St Johns Road, Meadowbank, Auckland, on Wednesday, January 27 at 12.00pm. A second service for Brad will be held in Tapanui over the coming months. In the care of Davis Funerals, 400 Dominion Road, Auckland.

In Memoriam

HATTRILL, Shaun Luke:
11.09.1998 – 26.01.2020
Always loved
Never Forgotten
Forever missed
Love Mum, Teri, Caitlin, Sam, Harriet and Charlie, Aleisha, Brett, Maeve and of course your Hazel.

STANDISH, Thelma Margaret:
Passed away one year ago today. Sadly missed Mum, Granny, sister, aunty and friend.
– Love from your Standish and Christie families.

Funeral Notices – Tuesday 26th January

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