Funeral Notices – Wednesday 24th August

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BAXTER, Russell B:
Unexpectedly at Southland Hospital, on Monday, August 22, 2022, aged 72 years. Loved husband and companion of Wendy for 45 years. Loved Dad of Sharleen and Michelle, Brydie and Royce. Much loved Granddad of Kaitlyn and Wyatt, Daniel and Adam, and Jasmine. A service to celebrate the life of Russell will be held on Monday, August 29, at 10.30am, at J Fraser and Sons, Cnr Esk and Doon Sts, Invercargill, leaving thereafter for the Greenpoint Cemetery. A livestream link of his service will be available on his tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

CHURCHFIELD, Judith Maree:
2.08.1944 – 22.08.2022
Passed away peacefully aged 78 years. Loved wife of Graham, mother of Annette(deceased), Andrew, Pauline and mother-in-law of Glenn. Loved sister of Janice Johnson (New Mexico), Lynn Bosch (Invercargill) and Mark Proctor (Christchurch); aunty to 7 nieces and nephews.
‘Awaiting the Resurrection’ John 5:28,29
A service for Judith will be held at Woolerton’s Funeral Home, 8 Railside Place, Hamilton on Monday, August 29, at 11.00am. To request a livestream link please email [email protected]

FLORIS, Joel Cameron:
After a courageous battle with cancer, on Thursday, August 18, 2022, aged 41 years. Dearly loved partner of Pru Hamilton, loving father of Eliah, loved son of Judi Floris and Chris (Wellington), Sven Floris and Pam (Ipswich, Queensland), loved brother of Daniel and Kelly Floris (Melbourne), Megan Floris and Ben (Tasmania). Loved son-in-law of Ian and Gayle Hamilton (Lake Hayes), loved brother-in-law of Nick and Ness (Five Rivers), Ben and Kat, Alex and Barry and Simon (all of Queenstown). Loved Uncle of Buster, Sonny, Anika, Sophia, Millia, Sam, Bridget, Luke, Vivienne, Monty, and Matilda. In accordance with Joel’s wishes private cremation has been held. Messages to 6 Batsford Lane, Lower Shotover, RD 1, Queenstown 9371 or email [email protected]

HUGHES, Olive Joyce:
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 23, 2022 in the loving care of the Wyndham Rest Home family. A loved wife of the late Eric Hughes, and a loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother of all her family.
‘Reunited with her beloved Eric and treasured daughter – wee Nancy’
A graveside service for Olive will be held at the Balclutha Lawn Cemetery on Friday August 26 at 1.30pm. Messages to c/- 3 Surrey Street, Gore 9710.

KING, Elizabeth Mabel, (McCready, nee Heatherington):
Beth left us on Thursday 18th August 2022.
Gently she goes, with a wee soft warm breeze
to keep those sails steady. and a lovely crew
to welcome her home on the other shore
Loved Mum of Kerry and Ken, Leah and Murray, Fiona and Peter, Robyn and Garth, and their families. As per Beth’s wishes, a private ceremony and cremation has been held. Messages for the family can be left on Beth’s Tribute Page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/beth

STEARNE, Allan Myles:
Died 31 July 2022. A gathering to remember Allan will be held at 2pm on Friday 26 August 2022 at Otautau Connect, 134 Main Street, Otautau. Donations to Hospice Southland appreciated.

WAKELEY, Melva, (Formally Rankin):
After a brave battle, Melva went to be with her Lord, and reunited with her loved ones, on Thursday 18th August 2022. Loved wife of the late Eric, and Charles. Caring and loving mother of Stephen, Craig, and Annette. Mother in-law of Sandra, Jan, and Shane. A loved Grandma to all her adored grand and great grandchildren. Loved sister of the late Elaine and Bernie Robinson and all their extended family. A service to celebrate Melva’s life will be held at the Elim Community Church, 96 Elles Road Invercargill, on Friday the 26th August 2022 at 1pm. Messages to PO Box 632 Invercargill, or on Melva’s Tribute Page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/melva