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CAIRNS, Linda.
A memorial service will be held for Linda in the Otautau New Life Church, Queen Street, Otautau, on Saturday, November 2, 2019, at 1.30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be left at the service for HAGAR NZ. Messages to jim.linda.cairns@farmside.co.nz

CHALMERS, Allan Mitchell.
Aged 81 years. Passed away peacefully at home in Te Anau, on Monday, October 28, 2019, surrounded by his family. Dearly loved husband of Glenda. Loved father and father-in-law of Annette and Andy, Kerry and Graeme, Kevin and Melanie. Beloved Grandfather of Mark and Anna, Karissa, Jacqui and Andrea. Great-Grandfather of Forest and Aurora, Sage and Raine, and Bianca. A private cremation will be held as per Allan’s wishes. A memorial service to celebrate Allan’s life will be held in the Te Anau Club, Pop Andrew Drive, Te Anau, on Sunday, November 3, at 2.30pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be left at the service for Hospice Southland. Messages to 158 Aparima Drive, Te Anau 9600.

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HOGGANS, Jeanne.
Died peacefully on Sunday October 27, 2019 surrounded by family at Summerset-in-the-Sun, in her 99th year. Dearly beloved wife of the late Duthie; loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Jenny and Graeme, Gill and Chris, Sue, and Sally and Nic; much loved Granny and Great-Granny. A private cremation has been held. Messages to the Hoggans Family, C/- 41 Nile Street East, Nelson 7010.

JOYCE, John Patrick ‘Jack’.

Passed away peacefully at Bupa Ascot Care Home on Monday 28 October 2019, aged 94. Loved son of the late Mary and Richard. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Rita Blackshaw, Frank and Shirley (all deceased). Much loved special uncle of Margaret and Neville Fitzgerald, the late Gerard,Kevin, Bernard and Yuko, Mary-Ellen, Catherine, Margaret, Peter, and Michael (Blackshaw). Loved Great-uncle of Anna-lee and Casey, Glen; and Joe. A graveside service will be held to honour Jack at Eastern Cemetery on Friday 1 November at 11:30am. Messages can be sent to 177 Dome Street, Invercargill 9812, or to Jack’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

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KENNEDY, Kenneth John (Ken).
Suddenly at Invercargill on Saturday, October 26, 2019. Aged 59 years. Loved father of Jenayha, loved youngest son of the late Eileen and Jim Kennedy. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Jim*, Shirley and Michael Devlin, Barbara and Evan McCallum, Robert*, Barry and Marnie, Annette and George. Loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews.
R.I.P. Dear Brother.
A service to celebrate Ken’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, at 10.00am, on Saturday, November 2. Then leaving for the Eastern Cemetery. (*denotes deceased) Messages to 55 Waiau Crescent or to Ken’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

KIRKPATRICK, James (Jimmy) Alexander.
At Peacehaven Rest Home on Friday, 25th October 2019. Dearly loved husband of Bev. Loved father and father-in-law of Eileen and Steve, Jimmy and Wendy, and Shaun. An adored Grandad, Great Grandad and a special friend of many.
“Peacefully resting in His Saviour’s arms.”
A service to celebrate Jimmy’s life will be held in the St. Stephen’s Church, North Road on Friday, 1st November at 1:00pm, the service will conclude with a private interment. Messages to 33 Oteramika Road, Invercargill 9812. avenalpark.co.nz

ORMOND, June (nee Tamanui Kokiri).
Suddenly at home on Tuesday 29 October 2019.
Dearly loved wife of the late Richard. A much loved mum and mother-in-law of Richard and Maxina, Gordon and Sarah, Pat and Owen, Terina, Donna and Thomas, Honey, Janice and Nigel, Colin and Leigh, Polly and Emmett, and Ben and Anysha. A much loved and treasured nan, nana, great nana of all her Moko’s. A loved sister and aunty. June will be resting at Mahia Farm until her service. Details to be advised. Messages to 52 Perkins Street, RD 11 Invercargill. “Hoki atu koe ki o Matua Tipuna ki Hawaiiki. avenalpark.co.nz

ROWE, Ellen Margaret (Nellie).
After a short struggle at Windsor Park Care Home, on Monday, October 28, 2019; aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Rex. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Lloyd and Margi (Blenheim); Scott and Ronnie (Perth); Rex and Lyn (Lorneville); Katee and Kim (Balclutha); Clare (Gore); and the late MacGregor. Also, friend of Jack; and Lorraine. Special Nana of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate Nellie’s life will be held in the Winton Presbyterian Church on Monday, November 4, at 1.00pm, followed by interment at Forest Hill Cemetery. Messages may be sent to 53 Pinnacle Road, RD 5, Gore 9775 or to Ellen’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes.

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SMITH Loretta Susan.
Peacefully at Southland Hospital on Saturday 26th October 2019. Dearly loved partner of Vaughan, dearly loved mother of Jake, MacKenzie, and Mya, and loved by all whose lives she touched. A Memorial Service to celebrate Loretta’s life will be held in the Lumsden Presbyterian Church, 23 Dacia Street, Lumsden on Friday 1st November at 11.00am. Messages to 379 Lumsden Dipton Highway RD 4 Lumsden 9794.avenalpark.co.nz

Acknowledgement.

JOHNSTON, Stanley James (Jim).
The family of the late Jim would like to express sincere thanks to family, friends and neighbours for cards and messages of sympathy, and to those that came to the service to celebrate Dad’s life. Special thanks to Liz Lyall for the lovely service and comforting words. Also a huge thanks to the West Otago Town and Country Club for allowing us to hold Dad’s service there, and for providing a wonderful afternoon tea. Thank you also to Chris McPherson for the lovely wreath she made for Dad. Thank you to all Dad’s carers and personal helpers he had. A huge thanks to Kevin and Liz from Hammond & Ryder Funeral Services for their support and guidance through this difficult time.
Loved and remembered always.

In Memoriam.

MAWDSLEY, Ross (Rosco).
30 October 2017
No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts you’re always there.
– Averil, Mark, Ryan, and Jean.

STILES, Stuart John.
2.5.1964 – 29.10.2016
Memory keeps you ever near us.
Love – Dad and Raewyn, Barbara, Desiree and your nieces and nephews.

Funeral Notices – Wednesday 30th October

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