Funeral Notices – Wednesday 23rd February

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FOWLER, Beverley June (nee Hopwood):
Peacefully in the care of Hospice Southland on Thursday, 17th February 2022, aged 74 years. Dearly beloved wife of Peter Fowler, much loved mother of Sarah and Andrew. A loved sister, sister-in-law and aunt. A private funeral was held on Monday, 21 February at the Southland Crematorium.
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McSTAY, Graham Trevor:
Passed away peacefully at Peacehaven on Saturday, February 19, 2022, aged 72 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret. Loved father of Lyndon and Dana. Loved father-in-law of Amy and grandad of Erica and Holly. Loved brother and brother-in-law of the McStay and Adam families. A special thank you to all the staff at Iona Unit, Peacehaven for all their dedicated care. A private service was held on Tuesday, February 22, as per his wishes. Messages to Graham’s tribute page at fraserfunerals.co.nz/tributes.

MORRISON, Rona May:
Peacefully after a short illness, Rona gently passed away on Sunday February 20, 2022. At her home in Riverton surrounded in love by her family. Loved daughter of the late Mary and Kenneth Turner. Dearly loved wife of the late Spencer Morrison, his children and extended family. Wife of the late Bill Haig and loved mother of Billy and Jules, Steven and the late Hiria, Tony and Helen, Richard and Jan, Milton and Angelique and the late Martin. Loved and cherished grandmother of Trinity and Caitlin; Christina, Kellyanne and Rona; Oakley, Tyson and Vincent; Morgan, Ashley, Pretoria, James and Taimoana; Molly and Lily and loved Great Grandmother of her 13 Great Grandchildren. Dearly loved Aunty of Lyle and Ron Watson and family and her extended Taranaki whanau. A special thanks to the Longwood Resthome for the kindness and care they extended to Rona and her family during her time there. Rona is resting at home with her boys and a private service will be held due to Covid Restrictions. Once the border is open and we can all be together we will celebrate Rona’s life together then. Messages to 7 George Street, Riverton.

SAUNDERS, Hazel (nee Greig):
Passed away peacefully at Riverton, on Tuesday, 22/2/22. Dearly loved wife of the late Frank. A dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Gillian, and Marilyn and Chris Graham. Loved grandmother of Frank, Nikola, Jabe, Jason, Angela, and the late Kurt. Great-grandmother of Kadyn, Imojin, Eli, Robert, Amanda, Nakita, Hayden, Ritchie, and Chloe. Great-great-grandmother of Hugo, Annie-Rose, Paige, Layla, and Jackson. Due to covid restrictions, a private gathering will be held to celebrate Hazel’s life on Friday 25 February at 11.00am. You are warmly invited to join the service, via the livestream link available on the Avenal Park website obituaries page. Hazel will be laid to rest at the Eastern Cemetery, arriving at approximately 1.15pm. Messages to 6 Herbert Street, Riverton 9822. avenalpark.co.nz

WILSON, Douglas Leask (Dougal):
Peacefully at home on Friday, February 18, 2022; aged 62 years. Loved son of the late Jack and Ethne. Loved brother to Bill, and a very special friend to many. A private service will be held on Friday, February 25 at 1.30pm, which can be viewed via a livestream link on Dougal’s tribute page – www.frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes. Messages to 180 Wilson Road, RD 6, Gore 9776.