Funeral Notices – Wednesday 4th March

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CLARKE, Vonda Joyce.
Passed away at home on March 1, 2020. Aged 74 years. Dearly loved wife of Warren for 48 years. Loved mother of Kerryn and Ryan. Loved mother-in-law of Helena. Devoted Grandma of Marnix. She will be sadly missed. Rest in Peace.
A service for Vonda will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2020, at 1.30pm, at the White Rose Chapel, 75 Cook Street, Hamilton East. All communications to the Clarke family, c/- PO Box 4449, Hamilton 3247. mwfunerals.co.nz

PRESTON, Margaret Allison (nee Grey).
Born March 20, 1946. On Monday, March 2, 2020, unexpectedly, surrounded by her loving family, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 73 years. Loved wife of Graeme, cherished mum and mum-in-law of Malcolm, and Sandra and Arun, dearly loved nana of Thomas and Oliver, loved sister of Anne and Norman, and aunt of David and Alison. Messages may be addressed to the Preston family, C/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. A service of celebration for Margaret’s life will be held in the Hoon Hay Presbyterian Church, 5 Downing Street, Hoon Hay, Christchurch, on Friday, March 6, at 1.30pm.

RUTLAND, Doris Evelyn (Dorrie).
Peacefully at Calvary Hospital on Monday, March 2, 2020; aged 96 years. Treasured wife of Dave for 73 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of John (Pork) and Yvonne; Bryan (Gum) and the late Janet; Fay and Keith Turnbull; Judy and Tom Bond; Murray and Shirley; Colleen and Martin Thompson. Loved and cherished Nana, Great-Nan and Great-Great-Nan of all her family. In accordance with Dorrie’s wishes, a private family service has been held. The family would like to thank all the staff at Calvary Hospital for their wonderful care. Messages to PO Box 2, Mossburn 9747 or on Dorrie’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes.

STEWART, Christina (nee Stevenson).
10/7/1920 – 2/3/2020. Peacefully in her sleep at Ascot Care Home, Invercargill. Dearly beloved wife of the late James. Loved mother & mother-in-law of Norma & Tony O’Neill (Invercargill), Iain & Lisa (UK). Much loved nana of Cushla & Simon, Sarah & Kayam, Victoria, George, & William. Adored great-nana of Finn & Kieran. As per Christina’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages to 59 Terrace Street, Rosedale, Invercargill 9810, No flowers please.