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AMOS, Murray James Clarence:
Passed away peacefully on the 14th July 2021, aged 69 years. Loved Dad of John Amos, and Maryka Watson. Loved Grandad of Chloe, Kyle, Mitchell, and Katie. As per Murrays wishes a private Cremation has been held. A gathering for family and friends will be held on Friday 23rd July 2021, from 3pm onwards at the Invercargill Workingmans Club. Messages to “Amos Family”, PO Box 632 Invercargill.

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BURNETT, Lindsay:
Peacefully on Monday, July 19, at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Anne for 61 years. Much loved father and father-in-law and treasured Grandfather of Lyn*, Brayden and Nicole, Victoria and Paul, Cameron and Kerri; David and Angela, Josh and Ben; Maggy and Dom, Xavier and Raphael; Vicky and Andy, Georgia, Ariana, Zachariah, Shakira and O’cearne*. Adored Great-Grandfather of McKenzie and Jock; Izaria and Albie; Charlie, Bray, Izzy and Jaxson. A special thanks to the staff of the Salisbury Wing at Rowena Jackson for their loving care of Lindsay, we are forever grateful. A service to celebrate Lindsay’s life will be held on Friday, July 23, 1.00pm, in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. His final farewell will follow at Woodlands Cemetery. Messages to Townhouse 11, 40 O’Byrne Street, Invercargill, or to Lindsay’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes (*denotes deceased)

COX, Bernard Sheffield:
(Chaplin Class 2, Rev Bernie Cox, Padre). Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at Lady Wigram Hospital, Christchurch; aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Joy Edith, much loved Dad of Paul, Helen, Jenette (deceased), and John. A much loved grandad of his 11 grandchildren, and a great-grandad of his 8 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations to Bible Society New Zealand would be appreciated and may be made at the service. Messages to the Cox family c/o PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. The service will be livestreamed, for a link please email b.s.cox.revd@gmail.com for details.
“Promoted to glory”
The Funeral Service for Bernie will be held in All Saints Garrison Church, Burnham Military Camp, Aylesbury Road, Burnham, on Friday, July 23, at 1.00pm. Burnham Military protocol requires photo ID for entry.

ELLIS, Alfred Oliver: (Alf) 18.07.1941 – 19.07.2021
It is with great sadness that Dad passed away peacefully 4 days after Mum, on Monday 19th July 2021 at home with his children by his side. Dearly loved husband of the late Marion, treasured Dad of Christopher, Karen, Lehann, Anthony and Belinda. Devoted Grandad of Bayley, Regan, Charlotte, Vaughan, Kamren, Morgan, Bailey, Ollie and Great Grandad of Aaron. A service for Dad will be held on Friday 23rd July 2021 at the Southland Crematorium at 2.00 pm. “Together forever”. Messages to “Ellis Family” PO Box 632, Invercargill 9810.

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ELLIS, Marion Iris. (nee Watson): 23.01.1947 – 15.07.2021
After a courageous battle, we are sad to share the news that our beloved Mum passed away on 15th July 2021 at home with her children by her side. Dearly loved wife and soul mate of Alf, treasured Mum of Christopher, Karen, Lehann, Anthony and Belinda. Devoted Grandma of Bayley, Regan, Charlotte, Vaughan, Kamren, Morgan, Bailey, Ollie and Great Grandma of Aaron. A private service has been held as per Marion’s wishes. The family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support, especially Elaine from District Nurses. Messages to “Ellis Family” PO Box 632, Invercargill 9810.

ELLIS, Marion Iris:
Loved daughter of Dick* and Iris* Watson. Beloved sister and sister-in-law of Heather and Neville Hanley, Judith* and Graham Galland, Raewyn and Russell* Shaw, Lesley and David Driver, Richard and Jennifer Watson. Loved by all her nieces and nephews.
“We love you today, tomorrow and forever”.

FALCONER, Kathleen Alice (Kathy, Kate, Polly) (nee Mainland):
Peacefully, on July 19, 2021, surrounded by her family; aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife of David for 57 years, much loved mother and mother in law of Donna Falconer and Peter Wright, Richard and Nikki, Brian and Rochelle, loved Granny of Matthew, and Bede; James, Thomas, and Abbey; Alex, Dion and Annie, loved sister and sister-in-law of Rita* and Ian Campbell, Edna* and John* Chisholm, Beth and Ian* Robson, Gay and Jack* Oliver, Joan Smith and John Smith, Allen Mainland, Matt and Caroline Mainland, Molly and Bryan Stevenson, June and Allan Ledington, sister in law of Neville* and Patricia Falconer, Douglas* and Clare Falconer, and Ron Falconer, also a loved Aunty to all her nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the staff and careers of the Janefield and Braeside Units at Birchleigh Residential Care Centre, Mosgiel, for their wonderful care and support. A service for Kathy will be held in Campbell and Sons Chapel, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 2.00pm on Friday, July 23, followed private cremation. Messages to 4 Boundary Road, Kinmont Park, Mosgiel 9024.
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KEENAN, Mary Anne:
Private 822210, NZ Army Auxiliary Corps, of Ranfurly, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021 at Maniototo Resthome. Loved wife of *Wattie, (Charles Walter), cherished mother and mother-in-law of Colleen and Ross Allen; Judith; Marcelle and Stuart; Anthony and Lynn; David; Noel; John and Megan; and James and Maryanne. Loved Grandmother to her 15 grandchildren and Great-granny to her 15 great-grandchildren. Treasured Aunty to all her nieces and nephews. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Margaret and *Gordon Cossens; *Frank; *Ray; George* and Mary. Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Mary at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 4 Stuart Road, Ranfurly, on Friday, July 23 at 2.00pm, followed by a private interment. For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed to live.affinityfunerals.nz Special thanks to Dr Verne Smith and the staff of Maniototo Resthome for their love and care of Mum. In lieu of flowers donations to The Chalets, Ranfurly, are welcome and may be left at the service. Messages to 309 Gladstone Road, 2 RD, Mosgiel, 9092. (*denotes deceased)

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O’CALLAGHAN, Joan (nee Watt):
Marched her way into heaven on Monday, July 19, 2021, aged 87. Much loved daughter of Jack* and Dolly* Watt. Cherished sister of John*, Russell*, Pat, Lesley, and Graeme. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Graeme, Stephen and Sandra, John and Jen, and Blair and Vettina. Treasured grandmother of Chanelle, Kaitlyn, Samuel, Holly, Sean, Beau, Taine, Summah, and Josie. Delighted great-grandmother of Kaleb, Lacey, Brooklyn, Mila, Ava, and Bowie. The family wishes to express their immense gratitude towards the staff of Summerset at Bishopscourt for their incredible care of Joan during her time there. A celebration of Joan’s life will be held on Friday, July 23, 2021, in the Gillions Chapel, at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation. Donations to St Johns Ambulance would be greatly appreciated and can be left at the service. All messages c/o Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road, South Dunedin.
“A truly accepting, embracing, and loving woman”
Gillions Funeral Services Ltd
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SHIEFFELBEIN, Keith John Richard:
Surrounded by his loving family in Wellington on Thursday 15 July 2021; aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Maureen, a much loved and loving Dad and father-in-law of Sandra, Katrina and Marina, Richard and Paula, a much loved Grandad of Roxanna, LeRoy, Lukas, James, much loved great Grandad of Skye, Cyrus, Raegan, Aaliyah, Raven, and Lucian. Much loved by his extended family and friends. A service to celebrate Keith’s life will be held in the Southland Crematorium Chapel, Rockdale Road Invercargill, on Thursday 22 July at 2.00pm. Messages to 16 Moana Road Paraparaumu, Wellington 5032. avenalpark.co.nz

In Memoriam

HARPUR, Heather Kathleen:
The world changes from year to year,
Our live’s from day to day,
But the love and memory of you shall never pass away.
Love Jason, Pres, Cj, and Cash

HARPUR, Heather Kathleen:
Your life was a blessing,
Your memory a treasure,
You are loved beyond words
And missed beyond measure.
Love always – Leighton

HARPUR, Heather Kathleen:
Your presence we miss,
Your memory we treasure,
Loving you always,
Forgetting you never.
Love – Ben, Kendyl, Hunter and Lincoln

Funeral Notices – Wednesday 21st July

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