Funeral Notices – Wednesday 14th December

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BLACK, John Leslie (Leslie):
On December 11, 2022, at St Andrew’s Home and Hospital, Dunedin; aged 96 years. Dearly loved husband of Ina*, much loved father and father-in-law of Rosemary* and Spencer Hitchman, Lynda Black, and Adrienne and Tim Watts, loved Grandad of Louise, Oliver; Sam; Naomi, and Peter, and a loved brother of Myrtle McKenzie.(*Denotes deceased).
A service for Leslie will be held in Mosgiel Presbyterian Church, 11 Church Street, Mosgiel, at 2.30pm on Monday, December 19, followed by interment in Waikaka Cemetery. The service can be viewed via livestream at www.youtube.com/@mosgielpresbyterianlive7383/streams – Messages to the Black Family C/- Po Box 183 Mosgiel 9053.

HAILES, Donna Maree (nee Cournane):
Formerly of Balfour, Southland. Passed away peacefully on Friday, December 9, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at Christchurch Hospital after a short illness; aged 59 years. Loved and cherished wife of Ronald, precious mother and mother-in-law of Melissa and Aneil, Karen and Jackpot, Peter and Meagan, special grandmother of Ziggy and Eliza. Loved daughter of Coral and the late Desmond Cournane, sister and sister-in-law of Deslee Cournane, Lisa and Max Dunlop, Anthony
and Maryanne Cournane. A cherished sister-in-law of Chris and Gerda Hailes, Anne and Rex Duncan, Rose and Scott Pringle, Michael and Louise Hailes, and a loved aunty to all her nieces and nephews. Special thanks to
St John Ambulance and First Responders, doctors, nurses and staff of ICU Christchurch Hospital for their expert care of Donna. This was greatly appreciated by the family.
In lieu of flowers, online donations can be made to St John Ambulance www.stjohn.org.nz A private celebration of Donna’s life will take place in the St Columba Catholic Church, Balfour, on Saturday, December 17, followed by interment at the Balfour Cemetery. Messages may be addressed to 11 Retford Common, West Melton 7618.

LOCKETT, Owen Quentin:
Peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family at Rowena Jackson on Saturday 10th December 2022, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of Beverley (Bev). Adored and loved Dad, father-in-law and Grandad (G-Dad) of Phillip and Marg, Hayley, Zak; Sharon and Michael Withers, Chris, and Laura. Loved brother of Tony and Gaynor, Allan*, and Irene*. The family would like to extend a special ‘thank you’ to Trish and all of the staff in the Donovan Unit for their wonderful care and support. A service to celebrate Owen’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Wednesday, December 14th at 2.00pm. In lieu of flowers donations to Alzhemiers Southland would be appreciated and can be left at the service. Messages to T/H 16, 40 O’Byrne Street, Invercargill 9810 or on Owen’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there is also a link to the livestream of the service.

O’BRIEN, Lewis John:
Passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022, aged 85 years at Cold Stream Rest Home, Ashburton. Beloved husband of Betty, loved son of the late Eva and Daniel O’Brien (Gore), loved father and father-in-law of Vicki, Mark and Michelle, Andrena and Malcolm, and Richard, cherished poppa of Andrew; Daniel, and Rosie; Hamish, and Bonnie; Sameer, and Zlyard and great-poppa of Harrison. A celebration of Lewis’ life will be held at St Thomas Catholic Church, Mountain View Road, Timaru on Friday, December 16, at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation. Thanks to the Staff at Princes Court and Cold Stream Home Ashburton. Messages to the O’Brien family, 2/200 Otipua Rd Timaru.

SHANKS, Marilyn Joy (nee Cook):
Peacefully at home on Monday 12 th December 2022. Loving wife of Colin. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Glen and Elisabeth, and Jason*. Nan of Katelyn, and Hayden; daughter of Hec*, and Vi. Sister, aunty and friend to many. A service to celebrate Marilyn’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street Invercargill, on Friday 16th December at 10.00am. Interment at the Balclutha Lawn Cemetery to follow, arriving approx 1.30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 793 North Road RD 6, Invercargill 9876.

SHANKS, Marilyn Joy:
Much loved daughter of Vi Osborne and late Hec Cook. Treasured sister and sister-in-law of Pam and Steve, late Nevile Cook, Graham and Tracey, Art, Bronwyn. Treasured Aunt of Mitchell, Cameron, Kylie, Natalia, Christy and Chris Norman and Great Aunt to Brynn, Nate, Tilly, Jonty and Rihari.
Special memories of one we loved so dear.  Sadly missed.

YARDLEY, Robert (Bob):
Passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on December 12, 2022, aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Janice, much loved father and father-in-law of Gillian, Richard and Carrie, Tracey and Michael, beloved grandbob of Caitlin, Callum and Nicholas.
“So many treasured memories”
Special thanks to Dr Alan Mawhinney, along with the staff of Ward 8A and 8B, Dunedin Hospital, for their wonderful care and support. A service to celebrate Bob’s life will be held in Campbell and Sons Chapel, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 2.00pm on Friday, December 16. The service can be viewed via
live-stream at www.campbellandsons.co.nz/live-stream Messages to 10 Coalstage Road, RD 1, Dunedin 9076.