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HINKLEY, Nalda Carolyn:
Peacefully at home with her family on Sunday, 8 th November 2020, aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Leslie (Les). Cherished and much loved mother and mother-in-law of Dale and Mike, Alan and Sally, David, and Linda and Bruce. Much loved Grandmother and Great Grandmother and a loved and respected Aunt. A service to celebrate Nalda’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Thursday, 12 th November at 2:00pm, the service will conclude with the interment at the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to 241/1 Queens Drive, Invercargill 9810
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EWING, Richard Lloyd:
Of Wanaka. Passed peacefully on November 10, 2020 at Dunstan Hospital. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Suzanne, loved and respected father and father-in-law of Mark and Larissa (Hinds); Nicola and Johnathon (Singapore), loved grandad of Harper and Angus; Marcus and Teddy, loved brother of Charlie and Mel; and brother-in-law of Murray and Jocelyn Hampton, and his dear nieces. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Richard’s life will be held at The Wanaka Rugby Clubrooms, McDougall Street, Wanaka, on Friday, November 27 at 1.30pm, followed by an interment at The Wanaka Cemetery. Messages to: 20 Ridgecrest, Wanaka 9305.

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HARVEY, Brett Nelson:
Brett passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 7, 2020, after a long battle with Motor Neurone Disease. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Maureen. Treasured Dad of Jo-Anne and Colin, Craig and Jill, Nigiel and Sue. A much loved Grandad and Great-Grandad. A loved brother and uncle to all his extended family.
‘Sadly Missed’.
Special thanks to all who helped care for Brett during his long battle. As per Brett’s wishes a private cremation has been held. A remembrance gathering will be held at the Invercargill Workingmans Club, 154 Esk Street, Invercargill, at 2.00pm, on Friday, November 13, 2020. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Motor Neurone Disease Foundation. Messages to Harvey Family, Unit 59 Peacehaven, 498 Tweed Street, Invercargill.

IRWIN, Patricia Ellen (Pat) (nee Timpany):
Peacefully at Southland Hospital on Sunday November 8, 2020. Loved wife of the late Thomas Kevin Irwin. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Tony Irwin and Julie-anne van den Arend, Mary and Ronald Dickens, Carmel Irwin and Paul Kyne (Wellington) Brian and Zina Irwin (Sydney). Dearly loved Nanny and Grandma of Luke, Sean, Tarra Irwin; Sarah and Murray Clarke, Matthew Dickens, Bruce and Katie Dickens; There’se and John Grevatt, Alex Kyne; Jack, Grace, and Jonathan Irwin. Dearly loved great grandmother of her seven great grandchildren. Our thanks to Ascot Retirement Village and the Rehab Unit, Southland Hospital for their care. R.I.P. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Theresa’s Catholic Church, Perth Street, at 1.30pm, on Wednesday November 11. Then leaving for the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to 92 Joseph Street or to Pat’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes.

LINES, Patricia Marian:
Passed away peacefully at home on Monday, 9 November, 2020. Dearly loved wife of Graham for 58 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Ivan and Vivienne, and James (Jim). Loved grandmother of Rachel, Chris, and Callum. Special member and friend of the Southland Deaf Community. A service to celebrate Patricia’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets on Friday 13 November at 1.30pm followed by private cremation. Messages to 131B Centre Street Invercargill 9812 or Patricia’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

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JOHNSON, Jon Treves:
On November 7, 2020 after a short illness Jon passed at North Shore Hospice. Beloved husband and best friend of Valerie, cherished father and father-in-law of Greg and Kathryn, Catherine and James, special Poppa to Xavier and Harrison. Much loved and respected brother-in-law to his extended family. Great friend and mate to all who knew him.

MACKAY, William Hugh (Billy):
Suddenly at Queenstown, on Monday, November 9, 2020, in his 65th year. Beloved husband and best friend of Lianne, loved father of Patrick and Yora (Wellington), Kieran and Juliet (Auckland), and loved Grandad of Ben.
“As you were you will always be, treasured forever in our memory”
A farewell service for Billy will be held at the Riversdale Community Centre, on Friday, November 13, 2020, at 2.00pm, followed by interment at Riversdale Cemetery. We would like to thank St John Ambulance and the staff from the Queenstown Event Centre. Messages to 17 Panorama Place, Queenstown 9300, or patrickwmackay@gmail.com

PROCTOR, Rex William:
On November 9, 2020, in his 81st year. Loved husband of Lois, and loved father and father-in-law of Geoff and Kate, Karen, Jackie and Rick O’Brien. Treasured grandad of Libby, Josh, Georgia, and Liam Proctor, Isaac, and Holly Kahu, Danielle, George, and Harriet O’Brien and great-grandad of Evelyn. Special thanks to all the staff and carers of Parklands Care Home, Papanui, for their exceptional care of Rex. Messages for the Proctor family may be sent to 18 Henry Roil Lane, Northcote, Christchurch 8052. A Celebration of Rex’s life will be held at Christchurch Crematorium Chapel, 65 Vickerys Road, Wigram, on Thursday, November 12, at 2.00pm.

RUZICKA-COOK, Jan:
Suddenly on Sunday 8th November 2020. Loved and cherished husband of Julie Cook. Dearly loved Stepfather of Clay and Nirma Sullivan (Indonesia), and the late Angela and Tracy Cook. Loved Grandpa of Alex. Son of the late Frantisek and Rose Ruzicka. Brother of the late Luba, and Paul Ruzicka (Australia). A Loved Uncle and Cousin. Ex engineer of South East Air, and current fix it man to everyone. A service to celebrate Jan’s life will be held on Friday 13th November 2020 at 1pm at the Southland Crematorium Chapel, Rockdale Road Invercargill. The service will be able to be viewed via livestream at http://livestream.com/accounts/10730215/events/9392037 Messages to 11 Ruru Avenue Otatara Invercargill 9879.

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SCARLET, Esther (neè Dickie):
Passed peacefully from our world on April 15, 2020 at Ballarat Care, Rangiora. Loved wife of the late Jack (John) Scarlet, loved Mum and mother-in-law to Jean and Peter Fulwood, Ian and Jenny Scarlet, Anne and Alistair Hall, Shirley Russ, David Scarlet and Catherine McGill. Much loved Grandma of Anna, Kathryn, Naomi and Nathan, Jonathan and Sarah, Leah and Tai, Matthew and Alyssa, Michael and Amanda, Joanne and Matt, Aaron and Sarah, Nathan and Robyn. Special Great Grandma Esther to Harrison, Sophia and Finlay; Allegra, Nova and Deo; Eden, Aria, Israel and Joshua; Gia, Cohen and Haven; James; Owen; Anneliese and Francesca; Findlay and Hudson. With sincere thanks for the loving care provided by Ballarat Care staff. On Thursday November 19, 2020 at 10.00am a headstone unveiling will be held at Wallacetown Cemetery, Ailsa Street, Wallacetown, followed by a Memorial Service to celebrate Esther’s life in the Wallacetown Community Centre, 57 Dunlop Street. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to St John Ambulance either during the service or online at stjohn.org.nz Messages may be sent to the family via P.O. Box 7228, Christchurch 8240.

In Memoriam

RONALD, Sophie Leigh:
11.11.1995
25 years of unmeasurable heartbreak.
You will always be our most precious memory sweetheart.
Forever loved Mum, Dad, Emma, Katie and Thomas xxxxx

Funeral Notices – Wednesday 11th November

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