Funeral Notices – Wednesday 16th March

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BUCKINGHAM, Judith Alison (Judy):
With great sadness, Judy passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday 15 th March 2022; aged 54 years. Dearly loved and best friend of Rodney. Amazing Mum and Mum in law of Tim and Jo, Henry and Keely, Grace and Regan, Prue and Cody. Special Nana to Lexi. Adored daughter of Alison and the late John Simpson. Cherished younger sister of Nicky and Ian, Michael and Jane. Loved daughter in law of Jenny, and the late Herbert and the Buckingham family.
A service to celebrate Judy’s life will be held in her garden at 3 Marinui Road, Tokanui on Monday 21 st of March at 1.00pm, followed by a private interment. A vaccine pass will be required and the numbers are restricted to 100. In lieu of flowers donations would be appreciated and can be left at the service for Hospice Southland. Messages to the above address or on Judy’s tribute page at www.fraserfunerals/tributes where a livestream of the may be viewed.

BUCKINGHAM, Leeanne Marie (nee Stratford):
On Sunday 13th March 2022; aged 54 years. Peacefully surrounded by her family at home, after a year long journey with cancer. Dearly loved partner of Craig Brown; loved and cherished Mother and Mother-in law of Hamish and Hannah, Morgan and Annika; and Grandma to Harriet. Much loved and treasured eldest daughter of Stewart and Jean Stratford; loved sister, sister-in-law and Aunt to Vicky, Steve and Ryan Paul, Daryl, Carmen, Regan and Kelvin Stratford, Katrina, Fergus, Emma, Anna and Libby Templeton. Adored and loved by the Stratford, Lamb, Buckingham and Brown extended families. Our heartfelt thanks to all of the medical specialists and Hospice nurses for their respect and care given to Leeanne over the last year. Due to Covid restrictions, there will be a private service to be held on Thursday 17th March 2022 at 2pm. You may watch the service via livestream by going to the Avenal Park website obituaries page and clicking on the link on Leeanne’s page. Messages to 95 Terrace Street, Invercargill 9810 or 144 Gimblett Street, Invercargill 9810.
avenalpark.co.nz

McKINNEL, Ronald Murray:
1934 – 2022
Evelyn, Craig, Peter and families wish to thank very sincerely all the kindness shown since Ron’s passing. I wish to thank St John for the many calls. Also friends for visits, phone calls, baking, and the beautiful flowers of sympathy in the bereavement of a loved Husband, Father and Grandfather. To the staff of Resthaven for the care shown to Ron for the 3 1/2 years. To Hammond & Ryder for the professionalism shown to us, thank you.

O’CONNOR, Brian Francis (Fred, Ocky, Barney):
Aged 78 years, passed away peacefully at Hospice Southland on Monday, 14 March 2022. Gentle and loving husband of Irene (Wee girl), loved and respected father, of Sharon and Ross Burns (Queenstown), Stephen and Michelle Allison (Westport) Barry and Gillian Allison (Auckland) and Chris and Erna Allison (Rockhampton). Special Grandad Fred of Tamara, Callum, Blair, Ruby, Fergus and Jack. Loved Great Grandad Fred of Jett. Best mate of Jack Sheehan.  Fred will be resting at home, 211 Pomona Street, Invercargill until at his wishes, there will be a graveside service in the Eastern Cemetery (Block 53) on Thursday 17 March at 10.30am, to be followed by refreshments at the Georgetown Bowling Club, John Street, Invercargill. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated. Messages to the O’Connor Family, 211 Pomona Street, Invercargill 9812.
avenalpark.co.nz

O’CONNOR, Brian Francis (Fred):
Passed away on Monday, 14 March 2022, aged 78 years, in the great care of Hospice Southland. Loved son of Vin* and Ivy* O’Connor. Loved brother of KJ and Sue (Arrowtown), Kate (Sydney), and Annette and Gerry (Adelaide). A special loved Uncle to all his nieces and nephews; Gail and Tonie, Lynne and Scott, Philip and Sue, Grant and Cath, Adrian and Jane, Chris and Daniel, Brendan and Becs, Zoe-Ann and Malcolm, Jan-Maree, and Wade. Often referred with love as their special Silver Fox. Also, a loved
great-uncle in England, Australia, and New Zealand.
avenalpark.co.nz

PRICE, Elizabeth (Liz):
Peacefully at Hospice Southland, with Paul by her side on Tuesday 15 March 2022; aged 58. Much loved partner and best friend of Paul Sullivan. Loved mum and mother in law of Jamie and Monique van der Valk, and Jenny Price. Adored Grandmother of Sasha, Kayla, Maddie, and Bradley. Loved daughter of the late Johan and Elizabeth van der Valk. Loved sister of Stephen and Helen, and Sandra and Steve, also loved sister in law of Ann, Debbie and James, Donna and Andy, Trish and Peter, Joseph and Denise and all the extended family.
A service to celebrate the life of Liz will be held on Friday 18 March at 1.30pm in the J Fraser and Sons Chapel cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, followed by an interment at the Eastern Cemetery. This service is a Vaccine Pass funeral and numbers are restricted to 100. Messages to 255 McIvor Road, RD 6 Invercargill 9876 or on Liz’ tribute page www.frasersfunerals.co.nz where a link will be available to view the livestream of the service.

SOPER, Steven Murray (Soapy):
Peacefully at Hospice Southland, with his loving family by his side, on Thursday 10 March 2022, aged 59 years. Loved best friend and soulmate of Carol. Dearly loved father of Ricky and Jess, Billy and Tara (Brisbane), and Luke and Morgan. Loved grandad of Emily, Hunter, Mia, and Marly. Loved brother and brother-in-law of the Soper and Guise Families. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Soapy’s life will be held in the Riverton RSA Rooms, Palmerston Street, Riverton on Friday,
18th March at 2:00pm, the service will conclude with the interment at the Riverton Cemetery. Please note that due to Covid restrictions numbers are limited to 100 and Vaccine Passes are required. If you wish to view the service via livestream please go to the Avenal Park website, obituaries page and under Soapy’s page please click on the link provided. You are welcome to share refreshments at 356 Waimatuku Bush Road, Invercargill 9874 following the service. avenalpark.co.nz

STREET, Robert John (Bob):
Died at home with family by his side, on Monday, March 14, 2022; aged 91 years. Loved husband of Helen*, loved father and father-in-law of Greg, Rose, Peter and Linda, Jacquelyn, loved Poppa of Samantha*, Ashlee, Ethan; Caleb, David; and Aydan, Bob was a loved brother, Uncle, and friend. (*denotes deceased) A service for Bob will be held in Hope and Sons Chapel, 523 Andersons Bay Road, Dunedin, at 10.00am on Saturday, March 19, followed by private cremation. Vaccine pass is required to attend, please register your attendance with Hope and Sons on 03-4555074. Messages to Bob’s page on www.tributes.co.nz

Acknowledgement

DERMODY, Richard Joseph (Dick):
Died December 2, 2021.
The family would like to thank all of the family and friends who supported and visited Dick over the past few years. Special thanks to Sally and staff from RDNS, Dr Anna Byrne and the Oncology Unit in Invercargill and Dunedin, Cindy and the Cancer Society, Rick and staff for the fabulous food, and the Quarry Hills Gravediggers. All the flowers, food and correspondence was very much appreciated by us all. Please accept this as a personal thank you.