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BROOKLAND, Carole (nee Dempster):
Peacefully at North Shore Hospice, Auckland on Sunday May 29, 2022. Loved wife of John for 61 years. Loved and treasured mother and mother in law of Peter and Leigh, Barbara and Nick Houlbrooke, David and Nicki, Andrew and Andrea. Dearly loved grandmother of
Mikaela, Caitlin and Brandon, Alice, Isaac and Hannah, Patrice and Aimée, Caleb, Brodie, Taine and Pyper, and their partners. Loved great grandmother of Riley. R.I.P. Requiem Mass for Carole will be celebrated in St Mary’s Basilica, Tyne Street, Invercargill, at 1.30pm, on Friday June 6. Then leaving for the Eastern Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be left at the Mass for Parkinson’s NZ. Tributes may be left on Carole’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a live stream of the service will also be available.
DYNES, Murray James:
(Of Wyndham) Peacefully on Saturday, May 28, 2022, aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Joy, loved father, father-in-law and Pop of Bryan and Sue, and Logan; Lyndon and Sue, Teigan, Quinton, and Brianna; Tracey and Dave, Claudia and Hannah Burgess (Winton); and loved great Gran-Pop of his 5 great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate Murray’s life will be held at the Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Thursday, June 2, at 1.30pm, followed by light refreshments at the Wyndham Golf Club, Memorial Drive, Wyndham where you can share further memories of Murray. In lieu of flowers donations to the Wyndham Rest Home. Livestream available for viewing: oneroomstreaming.com/login Event ID: SouthernFH
Password: T25R8Q Messages to 11 Talboys Drive, Winton 9720.
GIRVAN, Joyce Eileen (Joy):
Peacefully on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in the care of Ripponburn Home and Hospital, Cromwell, in her 98th year. Dearly loved wife of the late James Girvan (Jim), loved mother and mother-in-law to Alison and the late Bill Romeril (Christchurch), and Judith and Alan Anderson (Cromwell). A loved Nana and Great-Nanny. A private family interment has been held. Joy’s family wish to sincerely thank the staff at Ripponburn Home and Hospital for Joy’s care. Messages to 13 Sunshine Court, Cromwell 9310 or Burlington Village, 14/171 Prestons Road, Marshlands, Christchurch 8051.
KEMPTHORNE, Marie Dawn (nee Pyper):
Memorial service with be held Saturday, June 4, at Stobo Hall, First Church, Invercargill. 1.30pm – 4.30pm with a 2.00pm service start. Afternoon tea after service. A celebration of Marie’s life, all welcome to attend.
McCALLUM, Marie Joyce (formerly Ramage) (nee Chamberlain):
On Monday, May 30, 2022, Marie passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Ripponburn retirement Village, Cromwell, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Rex Ramage and loved wife of Lew. Loved and adored mother and mother-in-law of Pauline, Karen*, Dianne, Katrina and Kalwyn. Nana of Talia, Trent and Megan, Tonia, Sinead and Josh, Jordan and Paige, Tahj, Tyson and Shaunni, Tineka, Lehi and Courtney, Sade, Taryn, Shania and Ryan, George-Jah and Sam, Creed, Great-Nana to Chancie, Cativa, Liam, Reko, Javanee, Harley James, Marnie, Mason, Koda, Jaegar, Tatiana, Maycee*, Carter, Harlen, Riria, Remy, Indie Rose, Hudson, Aubree and Pou. Special thanks to the staff at Ripponburn, Dunstan Hospital and Dunedin Hospital for taking special care of Marie over the last year. Funeral details will follow. Marie will be residing at 70 Hamilton Street, Gore from Wednesday onwards. Messages to 70 Hamilton Street, Gore 9710. (*denotes deceased)
MCKENZIE, Kathrena Elizabeth (nee Schmidt):
Passed peacefully, aged 94 at Calvary Hospital. Much loved wife of Hugh*. Loved mother, mother-in-law and grandmother of Hugh* and Lyn*, Karl, Nigel and Fraser; John; Marjorie and Mervyn Marshall, Blake, Keith, Karen, and Paula; Allan and Alison, Cherie, Philippa, and Duncan; Eoin and Jayne, Christopher, Andrea, Nicola, and Matthew. Loved Great-Granny of her 15 great-grandchildren. Loved daughter of Milert* and Charlotte*. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Marjorie*, Milert* and Gay*. Loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. At home with the Lord
A service to celebrate Kathrena’s life will be held in Woodlands Presbyterian Church, 3 Alexander Place, Woodlands, on Thursday 2 June at 1:30pm, followed by private interment at Woodlands Cemetery. Messages can be sent to 61A Kitchener Street, Gore 9710, or to Kathrena’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream link to the service will be available.
ROUGHAN, Philip Grattan:
Grattan died at home on May 29, 2022, with his wife Sally, soulmate and best friend, by his side. He will be sadly missed by Nick and Angela, Joanne, and Brent, and grandchildren, Ben, Zachariah, Kiera, Josh, James and Max. A memorial service will be held at Edgewater, 54 Sargood Drive, Wanaka, on Friday, June 3 at 1.00pm. Messages to 22 Schist Lane, Wanaka 9305.
STARK, Alastair David:
Died peacefully on Thursday, May 26, 2022, aged 73, with his loving family by his side. Cherished and beloved husband of Sue, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Olivia and Steve, David and Helen, Caroline and Richard. Son of Mimi and Bob Stark (deceased) (Invercargill). Beloved twin brother and brother-in-law to John and Lynne, brother and brother-in-law to Libby and Neil Hobson. Dearly loved BoPops of Max and Angus, Penelope and Adeline. A private service has been held earlier. Close friends and associates are welcome to join the family for a celebration of Alastair’s life at 3.00pm on Friday, June 3, 2022. Venue: Five Stags, Barry Avenue, Cromwell. Alastair’s family wish to thank the staff at Golden View and Ripponburn for their loving care. Messages to Grove Farm, 67 Burn Cottage Road, Cromwell 9384.
WEST, Anthony Roger (Roger):
Peacefully passed away on May 30, 2022, at Dunedin Hospital; aged 84 years. Dearly loved brother of Linda Toomey (née West), the late Russell, and Graeme West, loved brother-in- law of Tony, Margaret, and Marie, and a cherished dear uncle to his nephews, nieces and their extended families. A heartfelt thank you to friends and family for their kindness and support over the years. So many fond memories, Roger will be missed by us all. A service to celebrate Roger’s life will be held on Friday, June 3, at 1.30pm, in the Clinton Community Centre, followed by interment at the Clinton Cemetery. Messages to 251 Lillburn-Monowai, RD1, Tuatapere 9691.
WINTER, Robert CAMPBELL:
After 95 years living a great life our Dad said goodbye on Thursday 26 May 2022. Adored partner of Beverley Broomhall, husband of the late Margaret Hayes Winter, loved father, grandfather, great grandfather and great great grandfather. Many thanks to all the staff at Rowena Jackson Village, Hamish and Nicky at J Fraser & Sons for all your loving care and support. We will miss you Dad, love Lyn and Kay. Messages to 1 Boundary Rd, Alexandra.
In Memoriam
BARNES, Dorothy Elizabeth:
September 9, 1930 – June 1, 2021
In our hearts you will always stay
Loved and remembered every day.
From all the Family.