Funeral Notices – Wednesday 12th February

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CRAIG, Lindsay James.
Passed away suddenly, aged 61, on Thursday, February 6, 2020, at his home in Christchurch. Loved husband of Glenys, loved father and granddad. Thanks to everyone for kind thoughts and help. Private cremation has been held on February 11 in Christchurch.

HAZLETT, Murray Thomas.
Peacefully passed away at Lakes District Hospital on Sunday 9th February 2020, in his 95th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Lenore. Much loved father and father in law of Graham and the late Trish, and Russell and Lynn. A special companion of Merle. Loved Grandad of Rochelle, Sacha, Anna, Debra, Sarah, and Nigel. Special Great Grandfather to his 14 great grandchildren. Murray was a loved brother, brother in law and Uncle. Donations to Lakes District Hospital would be greatly appreciated and can be left at the service. A celebration of Murray’s life will be held on Friday 14th February at 10.30am, J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. A private interment will follow. Messages to 1/88 Margaret Street, Invercargill or to Murrays tribute page frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

KER, Robin John
It is with great sadness that Robin passed away at Rowena Jackson Salisbury Wing, on February 8, 2020. Precious brother of Glenda* Boniface, Judith and Barry Harcourt (Te Anau). Father of Royden*, JoAnne, and Megan*. A private cremation has been held.
“Robbie you are now free”
Thank you to all the staff at Rowena Jackson that took care of Robin with your love and support. You are truly very special angels, thank you. Messages to 23a Fergus Square, Te Anau 9600. (*denotes deceased). avenalpark.co.nz

STREEKSTRA, Avis Helen.
On February 9, 2020, at Dunedin Hospital, surrounded by her devoted family; aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of John, much loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Evan and Dianne, Pamela and Graham Hunter, and Valma and Colin Craig, loved Nana of Sarah and Hamish, Peter and Ronél, Melany and Jeff, Amy; Jacob, Jessie, Campbell, and Kyla, also a loved great-Nana of her 8 great-grandchildren.
‘Now at rest and at home with her Lord’
A service for Avis will be held in Campbell and Sons Chapel, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 1.30pm on Friday, February 14, followed by private interment. Donations to The Leprosy Mission would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 20 Skerries Street, Outram 9019.

YARDLEY, Thelma Spence (nee Sim).
Peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at Birchleigh Hospital, Mosgiel, with family; in her 97th year. Wife of the late Ken. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Richard, Dave and Pam, John and Michele, and also Kay, Barb and Malcolm McCallum, and Mark and Jo. Special friend of Christine. Much loved Nan of Jeremy, Nina, and James; Anna, Hayden, and Scott; Nicholas, and Hannah; Kate, and Jess, and all their partners. Loved great Nan of her 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral details to be advised. Messages to 8 Brookside Place, Mosgiel 9024.