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BAIN, Douglas James (Doug):
On April 12, 2020, at Burwood Hospital, Christchurch.Loved husband of Virginia, father of Tony (Wales), Andrew (Oamaru), Nicola (Christchurch). Loved Grandad of Odin and Torin, Luke, Kate and Oliver. Eldest son of Morris and Maretta Bain, brother of the late Graeme and Robert, brother and brother-in-law of Shirley and Tom Mockford, and Lois Gill. At rest, At last. A private cremation has been held. Messages to 902 Leeston Dunsandel Road, RD 2, Leeston 7682.

HORTON, Denis Allan:
It is with much sadness that we advise the passing of our husband, father and Pop, aged 59, suddenly at home at Makarewa, on April 12, 2020. Loved husband and soulmate of Michele, beloved father of Kelly and Tony Dinkelaar (Balclutha), Jess (Makarewa), Aleisha Horton and Brett Henwood (Mataura). Cherished Pop of Indie and Rocco Dinkelaar. Loved son of Nancy and the late Ray, son-in-law of the late Vera and Des Hogg, brother and brother-in-law of Yvonne and the late Les Wells (Christchurch), Lesley and Terry Stumbles, Marie and Stuart Graham, Raewyn and Barry Cole (Otaki), Trevor and Tip, Helen and Peter Marshall, Craig, Findlay Hogg (St Andrews). Loved cousin, uncle to all his nieces and nephews, and friend to many. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
No farewell words were spoken, No time to say goodbye, You were gone before we knew it, And only God can tell us why. Messages to 369A Flora Road East, Makarewa RD6, Invercargill 9876. avenalpark.co.nz

HUNTER, Catherine (Cathy):
Passed away “now in peace” Monday 6:55pm, with her husband, John, and her youngest daughter, Abigail, at her side at home with her cats nearby.  Bubble family and friends present:  Youngest Daughter of Russell* and Shirley* Lindsay. Mother to Adam, Dawn, Sheldon, and Abigail. Sister to Malcolm, Ken, Sandra, and Bronwyn.  Daughter in law of Margaret and Bruce* Hunter and sister in law of Warren, Jillian, and Kylie. Loved Nana and Auntie.  Messages to 739 Mill Road North Makarewa 9876.  Thanks to Staff at Kew, Dunedin and Christchurch Hospitals and Cancer society. avenalpark.co.nz

SMITH, Russell Herbert: 1940 – 2020:
Passed away peacefully at home in Manapouri on Saturday, 11th April 2020 surrounded by his loved ones.  Dearly loved soulmate, and husband of Shirley, and beloved father and father-in-law of Martin and Terry Ann McIntyre Smith, and Wendy Walker.  Treasured grandad of Nina Smith.  Loved brother and brother-in-law of Margaret and Robert Mossop, Gary and Carol, Alister* and Margaret, Murray* and Glennis, and Lindsay Read and uncle of all his nieces and nephews.  *denotes deceased.  Loved poppa of his God daughter Carla and little friend Cedar. A private burial was held and a celebration service to honour Russell will be held later.  “At peace with his Lord Jesus.” Messages to PO Box 105, Manapouri. avenalpark.co.nz

In Memoriam

BEATTIE, Joy:
In loving memory of our mum who left us 1 year ago to be with dad.
Forever in our hearts
Love from your family.

MOUAKARERE, Darlene (Darls):
14 years ago today a true and special family member.
Love from us all.

VALENTINE, Alva Doreen:
Much loved mother of Elaine and Nana of Karalyn, Tinaka and Andrew Niven. Passed away on April 15, 1976.
She never got to grow old as those she loved have done,
She never got to say goodbye, she was spared that pain.
Although she is not with us, she walks beside us every day,
For we have kept her memory alive, and through us, she lives on.
Reunited with our Dad, Noel Valentine, on August 22, 2015. Also remembering with love her parents Alex and Ettie Robertson.

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