Funeral Notices – Wednesday 29th June

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BOYLE, Kevin Daniel (Charlie):
934834 Gnr 161 Bty (Vietnam) RNZA – On June 24, 2022 Suddenly at Clyde. Dearly loved husband of the late Carole, Loved Dad and father-in-law of Joanne and Ross, Debbie and Mark, Gary and Karen, Megan and Grant, Tony and Darnell, loved grandad of Lisa, Joshua*, Cody, and Morgan; Daniel*, and Ben; Pania, Gian, and Delahn; Adam; Mia, Eli, Evelynn, and Noah, and loved great-grandad of his great-grandchildren. A celebration of Kevin’s life will be held in the Affinity Chapel, 143A Centennial Avenue, Alexandra, at 2.00pm, on Friday, July 1, followed by private cremation. Livestream to www.affinityfunerals.co.nz In lieu of flowers donations to the Returned Services Association or St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 48 Mutton Town Road, RD1 Alexandra 9391.
(*Denotes deceased)

BROOKLAND, Florence Carol:
Peacefully passed away at Calvary Hospital on Monday 27 June 2022. Carol was a loving mother to Irene and Damon*, David and Vicki, Donna and Deane, Duncan*, Gene and Melissa. Carol was a loved daughter, auntie, sister, niece, grandmother and great-grandmother. A service to celebrate Carol’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Friday, 1 July 2022 at 11.00am. Messages to 6 O’Hara Street, Appleby, Invercargill 9812. avenalpark.co.nz

COLLIE, Lyall Hazlett:
1941 – 2022
Lyall died at home on Sunday, June 26, 2022. Loved husband for 57 years of Gill, loved father of Brent, Cheryl, and Rachael, Grandpa of Ariella and Pearl Jeffery; and Jack Collie. Father-in-law of Oliver Jeffery. Brother of Rex*, Bryan, Wayne, Max, and Alan, brother-in-law of Cheryl, Ailene, Judy, and Kate Collie; Les and Dave Jones, Susan Crozier, and a loved uncle, cousin and friend to many. Service details later. Messages to 3 Edinburgh Drive, Queenstown 9300. (*denotes deceased)

EDWARDS, Kevin Wright:
Left us unexpectedly on June 22, 2022, in his 72nd year. Son of the late Fred and Linnie Edwards (Stewart Island and Te Anau). Loved and cherished partner of the late Bev, and friend to all the Morgan tribe. A celebration of Kevin’s life will be held at the Te Anau Club, on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at 2.00pm. In keeping with Kevin’s wishes, a private cremation has been held. Messages to 62 Home Street, Winton, or on Kevin’s tribute page at www.frasersfunerals/tributes.

GONSCAK, David Ivan:
Passed away peacefully at Hospice Southland on Sunday, 26 June 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Loved and cherished husband of Jenni, father of Justin and Tess, and Nicholas and Ali. Adored GDad of all his grandchildren. Loved son of Ivan* and Noeline* Gonscak and a loved brother to Sally, and Donna. A service to celebrate David’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Wednesday, 29 June 2022 at 11.00am. If you wish to attend the service via livestream, please go to the Avenal Park Website Obituaries page and click on the link on David’s page. Messages to 67 Woodlands Cemetery Road, Woodlands 9871. avenalpark.co.nz

LOOSE, Edward Albert (Ted):
Born August 23, 1935, formerly of Te Anau, passed away peacefully in Davao, Philippines, on June 24, 2022. Husband of Cely Loose, and the late Mereana Loose (nee Weka) and the late Ellen Loose (nee Haraki). Father of John, Michael, Ripora (Toots), Genie, Ngaire, Carol, Harriet, Jim, Mahinarangi, Hine-Wai, Moragh, Step-father to Joy, Joanne and Adriann and loved by his mokopuna. A special thank you to the Lumaino family for their love and support during Ted’s final time on earth. Ted is currently resting at Rome-A-Chapel, Cosmopolitan Memorial at Camus Street, Davao City, with a service to be held. If you would like further details please email [email protected]
or call 0064 21 903 013. Messages for Ted can be sent c/- Loose Family, PO Box 24028, Wellington 6142.

McKENZIE, Colin John:
From Fortrose, has joined the ancestors, taken while sleeping peacefully at home on Sunday, June 26, 2022. He had reached 80 plus years while still enjoying farm life to the full. He was a son of Donald Clark McKenzie and Ann Moana McKenzie of Greenbush. Treasured partner of Christine, parent to Thomas and Dee, Carolyn and Barnaby, Grandad to James, Briar, Madeleine and Henry. Colin’s funeral will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Friday, 1 July at 2.00pm. Messages to [email protected] or 476 Fortrose – Otara Road RD 5, Invercargill 9875 or to Colin’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
You were always there for us, Colin

McLEOD, Graeme Arthur:
23.11.1952 – 26.06.2022, Passed away unexpectedly at Southland Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Sunday 26th June 2022 at the young age of 69. Much loved husband of Ann*, Loved father/father-in-law of Jamie & Mel, Regan & Hayley, Stacey & Craig. Loved Poppa G of Zoe, Madi, Jacob, Cooper, Alyssa & Cain and loved by his fury best friend Bella. Dearly loved best friend and soul mate of Jeannie Peebles, a respected friend of Jeannie’s children, and loved George of Hattie, Oli, Georgie & Sid. Loved son of Frank* & Shirley* and loved brother/brother-in-law to Heather & Warren, Andy & Kym, Kenneth & Helen, and Alistair & Karen. A service to celebrate Graeme’s life will be held at the Invercargill Christian Centre – 165 Leet Street, Invercargill on Thursday 30th June 2022 at 1 pm. The family would like to thank St Johns Ambulance, the Winton Fire Brigade, and the staff at Southland Hospital for all their help and support. In lieu of flowers, donations can be left at the service for the St Johns Ambulance Invercargill and Winton Fire Brigade. Messages to McLeod Family c/o 208 Ross Street, Invercargill, 9810 and also can be left on Graeme’s tribute page, under obituaries, on www.distinctfunerals.co.nz
A link to the Live Stream of Graeme’s Service: https://livestream.com/accounts72885/graememcleod

In Memoriam

JOHNSTON, Deborah (nee Forde):
In loving memory of Deborah who left this world, to the next, 17 years ago today. A special mother, friend and Nananoo. Loved and missed by all her family and friends.