Funeral Notices – Wednesday 20th April

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AITKEN, John Dempster (Jack):
Peacefully at Cargill Home with his family around him. On Wednesday 13 April 2022. Aged 91 years. Loved husband of the late Helen. Loved father and father-in-law of John and Barbara, Alistair, Fiona and Trevor Ballantyne. A loved Granddad, great Granddad and great great Granddad Jack. A service to celebrate Jack’s life will be held in the Southland Crematorium Chapel, Rockdale Road, Invercargill, at 1 pm, on Thursday April 21. Messages to 95 Lorneville-Wallacetown Highway, RD 4 Invercargill 9874 and tributes may be left on Jack’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes.

BUDD, Harry Graham Duff (Graham):
Of Queenstown. Passed away suddenly on Friday, April 15, 2022, aged 62. Dearly loved father of Jonathan, Justine and Bert, Georgia, Sasha and their partners. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Steve and Karen, Jenny and Theo, Hanny, Malcolm and Rosemary. Cherished Uncle of Andre and Amber, Annelies and Sam, Danielle and Dean, David, Robyn and D, Darren and Belinda, and adored Great-Uncle. Treasured friend of many. A celebration of Graham’s life will be held at Lake Hayes Pavilion, 1/710 Gibbston Highway, Queenstown, on Saturday, April 23 at 1.30pm. The service will be livestreamed to https://vimeo.com/event/ 2037314/3d8dd15470 Donations to the Heart Foundation are welcome and may be made directly to heartfoundation.org.nz. Messages to P.O. Box 387, Alexandra 9340.

CASSELS Nghari Janet:
Peacefully at Longwood Rest Home, on April 18, 2022. Aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Bob. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Margaret and Ray McIvor, Daphne and the late Ken Lindsay, Robyn Henry, Beverly and Richard Ratima, Pam Mitchell, Stacey and Naomi Cassels. A much loved grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Gone to be with her loved cat Tiger. At Nghari’s request, a private cremation has been held. Messages to 41 Elles Rd, Otautau. Special thanks to all the staff at Longwood Rest Home and to Mike and Neil at Otautau Medical Centre for your loving care.

EVANS, Grahame Alexander:
Suddenly, at home on Wednesday, 13 April 2022, aged 62 years. Loved son of Rebecca and the late Mervyn Evans. Oldest brother of Stephen & Sharon Evans, Alison Evans, and Rosalind (Rozzy) & Peter Murdoch. A loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Grahame’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Friday, 22nd April at 10:00am, the service will conclude with the interment at the Eastern Cemetery. Rebecca has asked that anyone attending the funeral service, please wear a face mask during the service. To access the livestream link, please go to the Avenal Park Website, obituaries page and under Grahame’s page click on the link provided. Messages to 301 Ness Street, Appleby, Invercargill 9812. avenalpark.co.nz

EVANS, Grahame Alexander:
Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Rozzy and Peter Murdoch. Adored uncle of Nataleigh Smith and Dan Seyb (Dunedin), Anita and Vance Johnson, Corey, Darcy, Aidan Murdoch and Freya Bates (Dunedin), Logan Murdoch and Nicole Kruger (Christchurch), and the late James Smith. Loved great uncle of Cayden, Declan, Aliyah, Mason, and Keanu. avenalpark.co.nz

IMLACH – Ronald Kemnay (Ron, Ronnie, Pop Pop):
Peacefully at home aged 81 years young, in the early evening of Monday 18th April 2022 after a short and courageous battle surrounded by his family. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Pat, cherished and devoted Dad and father in law of Nathan & Angela, Susan & Graeme Carran, Grant & Nadine, Scott & Kirby, Gary & Clare, much adored Ronnie of Georgia & Ruby; Price, Eden-Rose & Hope; Precious Pop Pop of Angel Jonty, Charlie, & Libby; Paige & London; Harvey, & Harper.
Ron’s two loves were family and people, Ron was kind and humble, his friendships and everlasting love will be dearly missed by all
A service to celebrate Ron’s life will be held at Otautau Connect, 134 Main St Otautau at 1pm on Saturday 23rd April followed by a private graveside farewell. In lieu of flowers donations may be left at the service for Southland Hospice
A special thank you to The Riverton Medical Centre, Winton District Health nurses Ange, Catherine and Emma along with Haidee and Helen from Hospice, your dedication and compassion is truly appreciated. Message to 31 Towack Street Riverton or to Ron’s tribute page at www.frasersfunerals.co.nz where the livestream link can also be accessed.

KARRAN, Annette Mary:
On Monday, 11 April 2022 at Christchurch Hospital, after a short illness. Peacefully and surrounded by her family. Aged 78 years. Dearly loved wife and best friend of David, cherished mother of Bronwyn and Glenys, much loved gran of Leon, Eva and Nate, and beloved mother-in-law of Marek and Mike.
The final puzzle solved, rest now my love. A funeral service to celebrate Annette’s life will be held at J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 2pm, on Thursday April 21. Kindly wear a mask if attending. Private cremation to follow. Special thanks to the staff of Southland and Christchurch Hospitals for their care. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Neurological Foundation may be left at the service. Messages to 112 Wilton Street, Invercargill and tributes may be left on Annette’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes, where a live stream of the service will also be available.

ROONEY, Michael James (Mike):
On April 13, 2022, Mike died peacefully at Cashmere View, Christchurch; aged 83. Dearly loved husband of Cathie, and loved Father of Brent (Christchurch), Paul, Mark and wife Daniella (Brisbane). Loved Poppa Mike to Sophie, Valentina, Olivia and Gabriella. Many thanks to the Nurses and staff at Cashmere View Dementia ward. Private Cremation has been held.