Funeral Notices – Wednesday 28th December

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HESSELIN, Alexander Reko (Mick):
Passed peacefully after a brief illness at Hospice Southland, on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, aged 86 years. Loved son of Fred and Nina Hesselin, brother of Ian Hesselin, Don Hesselin, and little brother of Gloria McIntosh. (All deceased) Adored uncle Mick of his nieces, nephews, and their families. At Mick’s request a private cremation has been held. A celebration of Mick’s life will take place at the Ascot Park Hotel (Waiau Room) at 2.00pm on Saturday, January 21, 2023. Messages to 484 McQuarrie Street, Tisbury, RD 11, Invercargill 9877, or you can go to Mick’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/mick

PURCHASE, David Ernest (Disco):
At home on Monday,19th December 2022, aged 46 years. Treasured and respected son of Neil* & Janice Purchase. Beloved Brother & Brother-in-law of Rachel* & Jason Myers, Sarah Purchase, Leah Purchase, Michael & Angela Purchase, Alan Purchase, Louise Woods, Glen and Rhonda Alexander. Cousin of Andrew, Mary & Mervin. Nephew of Linda. Close friend & best mate of Sherman, & Shae.
“Your larger-than-life personality, your kind and caring heart, & your strength & integrity will be sorely missed. We love you so much.”
A service to celebrate David’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Friday 30th December at 10am. The service will conclude with the interment at the Charlton Park Cemetery, Gore. If you wish to watch the service via livestream, please go to the Avenal Park Website, Obituaries Page and click on the link on David’s page. Messages to 2 Manse Street, Clinton 9534.

RANGI, Veronica Ann (nee Campbell):
Sunrise 11 April 1937 – Sunset 24 December 2022 Deeply loved wife of Bill (Willy) Rangi. Devoted mum to Michelle (Australia), Anton and Van (Vietnam), Katrina (Christchurch), Leeza, Amanda and Blair. Treasured nan of Stevie Jane, Patsy, Luke, Zain, Cameron, and Mikayla. Great nana of Chase, Sailor, Maddox, Peyton, Tatum, Leo, and Macy. Special nan to Joshua, Harry, Kyle, Bailey, Amy, and Elliot. Cherished daughter of the late Donald and Amy, and sister of the late Lindsay, Mona, Wallace, and Donny. Loved sister-in-law, aunty and a friend to many. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Veronica’s life will be held in the Sacred Heart Church, 449 North Road, Invercargill on Friday 30th December at 10.30am. Interment at the East Winton Cemetery to follow, arriving at approximately 1.00pm. R.I.P.
You’re invited to wear a scarf as Veronica loved scarfs. To view the service via livestream, go to the Avenal Park website obituaries page and click on the link in Veronica’s page. Messages to 114 West Street, Invercargill 9810.

SMITH, John Alexander:
(Late of Waimatuku and Queens Drive.) Peacefully after a long courageous battle on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. Aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Beth for 57 years. Loved and respected father of the late Geoffrey, and Marlys and Michael, Lindsay, Murray and Carol, Jason and Carmen. Loved Grandad of Michael and Keryn, Annalys and Howie, Kimberley and Pete, Cameron and Nicole, Makayla and Liam, Jamie and Tanna, Riley and Tyler. Loved Great-Grandad of Ollie and Chelsea, Adeline and Lachlan. Loved brother of Mavis and the late Grahame Andrews. Special thanks to the staff at the Medical Ward, Southland Hospital for their compassionate care over the past week. A service for John will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 10.30am, on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Then leaving for the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to 6 Dallard Way, Waikiwi, Invercargill 9810. Tributes may be left on John’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a live stream of the service will also be available.

WILSON Valerie Joyce (McPherson) nee Grieve (Joyce):
Passed away peacefully at Rowena Jackson, Invercargill on the 26th December 2022 aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife the late Bill Wilson and loved wife of the late Russell McPherson. Loved and treasured Mum of Darryl, and Nigel McPherson, loved mother-in-law of Claire McPherson, loved Nana of Mike, Paige, Danielle, Stuart, Bailey, and Mia. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Lewis Grieve, Andrew and the late Eileen Murray, John and Ethel Johnston, Morrie and Valmai Grieve. Loved Aunty to many and dear friend of Terry. Special thanks to the staff at Rowena Jackson and SDHB for their care and attention. A service to celebrate Joyce’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Friday 30th December at 10.00am. Messages to C/- PO Box 1380, Invercargill 9840 or on Joyce’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz