Funeral Notices – Tuesday 4th January
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BENNET, Nareen Frances (nee Clifford):
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Nareen on Thursday 30th December 2021, at Rowena Jackson, surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved and loving Wife of Jim, amazing Mother and Mother-in-law of Anthony and Kazuyo, Michael and Anita, Kathryn and Hamish. Loving Nanny and Great Nanny of Tye and Janine, Julie, Sophie, Angus, Elliot, Seth and Dante. Loved Sister, Sister-in-law and best friend of Carmel and Bill*, Mary and Allister, Elisabeth and Allan, Paul* and Marlene. Much loved by all her nieces and nephews.. RIP. A service for Nareen will be held at St Theresa’s Catholic Church, Perth Street, Invercargill on Tuesday 4th January, 2022 at 2:00pm. A vaccine pass will be required to attend the service. In lieu of flowers, donations to
Alzheimer’s Society Southland would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to Unit 102, 21 Hastings Street, Invercargill 9810 or email to [email protected]
avenalpark.co.nz
HAY, Eileen Elizabeth:
Peacefully in the amazing and wonderful care of the staff at Rowena Jackson nursing home, on Saturday 1st January 2022. Beloved wife of the late Erroll. Most caring and loving mother and mother-in-law of Gail and Derek Orr, Ian (Australia), Doug and Marg. Adored Nana of Aidan and Michelle, Hayley and Regan, Kendal and Hayden, Paige and Hayden, Luke, and Jaclyn. Love great grandmother of Isla, Sophie, Madison, Cooper, Harper, Evie, and Jimmy-George. As per Eileen’s wishes, a private service has been held. Messages to “Hays Family” PO Box 632, Invercargill or you can visit Eileen’s tribute page at: https://mwfunerals.co.nz/s/eileen
LATCHFORD, Graham Henry:
(R.O.H Grand Primo of NZ 1997, RAOB Lodge)
Passed away on Sunday 2 January 2022, with his loving wife by his side; aged 83 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Angela and Zol, Benita and David (Wellington), Gene, and Duane. Adored Grandad and great Grandad. Loved son of Frank* and Norma*, loved son-in-law of Mervyn* and Melva* Neilson, treasured brother and brother-in-law of Fay*, Brian*, John, Gavin and Sharon*, Colleen and Alf, and Warren. Dearly loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. Best friend of Sharon and Alan and special friend to Ollie. Special thanks to Dr Bester for his care and attention over the years. Graham will be resting at home until his service which will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street Invercargill on Thursday 6 January at 1.00pm, with private cremation to follow. A Vaccine pass will be required to attend this service. In lieu of flowers donations to the Menz Shed may be left at the service. Messages to 4 Falcon Street Invercargill 9812.
Members Of RAOB Lodge are requested to attend. Regalia may be worn.
MACASKILL, Coral Mavis (nee Austin) (Lala):
On Friday 31st of December 2021 at home surrounded by family; in her 73rd year. Cherished wife of Owen. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Dion, Corey and Vanessa. Treasured Nana of Jasmine, Jack and Logan. Adored Sister and sister in law of the late Gloria Austin, Colin and Helen Austin, Gale and Ewen Lawson, Daryl and Liz MacAskill, Philip and Bev MacAskill, Kim and Keith Waters, Diana MacAskill and Barbs Irwin, the late Gail and the late Ron Fox, the late Allan MacAskill. Daughter of the late Jack and the late Mavis Austin and daughter in law of the late Doreen and the late Don MacAskill. Loving Aunty and Cousin to many.
Special thanks to Helen and Southland Hospice and Michelle and all who cared for Coral.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be left at the service for Hospice in thanks for their wonderful care.
A Service for Coral will be held at Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street Invercargill on Wednesday 5th January at 11am, thereafter burial at the Eastern Cemetery. A vaccine pass will be required for attendance or alternatively you can join the service via the livestream link provided. http://livestream.com/accounts/10730215/events/10050364
Messages to 35 Flemington Road Woodlands 9871.
avenalpark.co.nz
MURDOCH, Patricia Margaret (Pat):
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia (Pat) Murdoch), on Saturday, January 1, 2022, at Nelson, after a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. Pat was the dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Nicky and Newton (Nelson), Shaun and Laura (Medellin, Colombia), and dearly loved and loving grandmother of Isabella, Sophia and Emiliana (Medellin, Colombia).
May she rest in peace.
A small family service will be held on Friday, January 7, at the Southern Funeral Home, Gore. Messages to Nicky at 027 240 8225.
SHAND, Sara Bernardine (Bernie) QSM:
Peacefully at Southland Hospital on January 1, 2022, in her 82nd year. Dearly loved wife of Frank. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Sara, Bridget and Aaron Stevenson. A treasured Grandma of Jayden, Alex, and Ryan. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Great North Road, Winton on Wednesday January 5, 2022 at 1.00pm. A vaccine pass will be required to attend. Donations to Winton St John would be appreciated and can be left at the service. Messages to 193 Egerton Road, RD 1, Winton 9781 or to Bernie’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
SHAND, Sara Bernardine (Bernie) QSM:
Loved daughter of the late James and Margaret Hone. Loved sister of Agnes*, Anne*, Bart and Margaret O’Brien (Ashburton), Tom and Noeline Hone (Timaru), Lover sister-in-law of Alex* and Marie, Eileen and John* Pottinger, John* and Enda*, Jim and Ngaire. Much loved and respected Aunty Bernie to all her nieces and nephews. A friend to many. R.I P.
SHAND, Sara Bernardine (Bernie)
