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DEVINE, Monica Ena (nee O’Donnell):
On May 1, 2022, in Christchurch, peacefully surrounded by family, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bill Devine, mother and mother-in-law of Michael and Sue, Peter and Penny, and Mary, nana to Isaac, Ben and Vicki, and George; Jenny, Sam and Kate, Sophie, Kate and Steven; Zac, Max and Louis, and great-grandmother of Thea, Holly, Zoey, Ruby, Sebastian and Cassandra. Thank you to the staff at Ilam Retirement Village for their special care. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Monica Devine, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Requiem Mass will be Celebrated in Christ the King Catholic Church, 90 Greers Road, Burnside, Christchurch, on Friday, May 6, at 1.00pm, followed by a burial at Avonhead Memorial Cemetery. To watch a livestream of the service please go to https://youtu.be/nbiBJX-HLSs
DOMIGAN, Richard Russell (Dick):
Peacefully, surrounded by his family, at Ross Home, Dunedin, on April 30, 2022; aged 90 years. Survived by his wife Joan. Much loved father and father-in-law to Christine and Kevin, Craig and Jacqui, Lynne and Michail, loved sister of Barbara (deceased), loved by his grandchildren Nicola, Megan, Sam, Kyle, Carl, and Melissa. Our heartfelt thanks to the staff of Ross Home for your care and kindness over the past two and a half years. A private family service and cremation is being held on May 4. Donations to Parkinson’s NZ would be appreciated and can be made by visiting www.parkinsons.org.nz. Messages to 24A Woodhaugh Street, Woodhaugh, Dunedin 9010, or on Dick’s page at www.tributes.co.nz
HILL, Louis (Lois) Ellen nee Spicer:
25/11/1946 – 29/4/2022
Passed away suddenly with her family by her side. Loved wife and soulmate of the late Wayne, who are now reunited back together. Loved mother and mother-in -law to Nigel & Tania, Daryl & Tracy and Michael & Jodie (Australia). Dearly loved nana to Joshua, Jessica, Laura, Georgia & Nicholas. Great nana to Isla & Louie. A private service has been held as per Lois’s wishes. Messages can be sent to Hill Family C/- 91 Abbot Street, Invercargill.
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HOWE, Maureen Parker (nee Morton) Q.S.O.
Peacefully surrounded by her family at BUPA Invercargill on 29th April 2022. Much loved wife of *Hunter and loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Morton (Tasmania) David and Diane, Megan and Muzz, Annabel and Steve (Melbourne). Loved Gran to Hamish and Jack, Lucy and Jacob, Micah and Wiremu, and Isabella, Natasha and Gabriella. Loved daughter of *Gavin and *Peggy Morton (Scotland), Daughter in law to *Jack and *Anne Howe. Sister & Sister-in-law to *Bill and *Helen Morton, Pearl and *Hugh Ferguson (Scotland), John and Isla Howe, *Donald and *Janice Howe. Treasured friend of *Neil. Much loved Aunt to her nieces and nephews. Forever in our hearts A memorial service to celebrate Maureen’s life will be held on Friday, 6th May at 2pm in the Avenal Park Funeral Home Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill. To watch the service on livestream please go to the Avenal Park Website, Obituaries page and click on the link on Maureen’s page. Messages to 2 Kirtle Place, Cromwell 9310. [email protected] avenalpark.co.nz
McDOWALL, Alan Lindsay:
Passed away peacefully after defying all expectations surrounded by his loving family on Saturday 30 April 2022; Aged 58 years. A dearly loved husband and soulmate of Lisa, much loved Dad of Jeremy, Jess, and Laura, much loved by his extended family and friends. A service to celebrate Alan’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street Invercargill on Friday 6 May at 10.30am. A private cremation will follow. If you are unable to attend the service you are warmly invited to join the service via
livestream please go to the Avenal Park Website, Obituaries page and click on the link on Alan’s page. Messages to 16 Derwent Street Glengarry Invercargill 9810. avenalpark.co.nz
McDOWALL, Alan Lindsay:
Very dearly loved youngest son of *Frank and *Vera McDowall, loved brother and brother-in- law of *Roy McDowall, Barbara and *Graeme Roff, Margaret and Russell Stephens, Marilyn (McCully) and *Ray McDowall, Brian and Yvonne McDowall, and *Susan and Gordon Rodgers. A much loved uncle.
“He was a great family man and friend, we will miss him so much.”
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McDOWALL, Alan Lindsay:
Dearly loved son in law of Ivan and Bev Harvey. Loved brother-in- law of Wendy and Nigel, and Andrew. Loved, respected, and admired Uncle of Danielle, Dominic, and Damian and super proud Great Uncle of Madison-Jade.“Our treasured memories together will keep us going and you are
on our minds and forever in our hearts.
Rest in love and peace.”
TAYLOR: Olive Jane (nee Clark, formerly Fowler):
Passed away peacefully with family by her side in the care of Ascot Bupa on Tuesday 3rd May 2022 aged 88yrs. Loved wife of Allan Taylor* & Jock Fowler*. Cherished mother of David & Andrea, Judy & Wayne*, Peter & Wendy, Billy & Christine, Jaenie & Steven, and Tammy & Ray. Adored Nanny of her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Forever in our hearts. A grave side service will be held for mum on Saturday, 7th May at 1pm. Tammy, Judy & Jemma wish to give special thanks to the
wonderful care mum received at Ascot Care Home. Messages to 139 Dipton Street, Invercargill. avenalpark.co.nz
TODD, Mary Olive (Olive):
At Christchurch Hospital on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, peacefully with her family by her side. Dearly loved wife of the late Ray. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Judy Davidson (Invercargill), Barry and Pam (Pegasus). Loved nana of Aaron and Andrea, Katrina, Anna and Wade; Nigel and Jayne, Tracey and Nathan, Hayley and Alex and Regan. Loved great-grandmother of Shanae and Matt, Kobie, Rayden, Caity and Brodie, Carter, Max, Hudson and Oliver. Great-great-grandmother of Avah and Axel. Sister-in-law of Mervyn and Val Todd, and loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Waikiwi Gardens (Invercargill), Holmwood (Rangiora), and the medical assessment team at Christchurch Hospital for their loving care of Mum. At Olive’s request, a private graveside service has been held. Messages to 29 Anglesey Street, Hawthorndale, Invercargill 9810, or on her tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
WAITE, Maurice Leslie (Les):
Passed away peacefully at Southland Hospital on April 30, 2022, aged 84. Dearly loved husband of Lee. Father of Terrence, Raymond, Sheryl, and their families. A service for Les will be held at the Southland Crematorium, Invercargill, on Wednesday, May 4, commencing at 3.00pm. Messages to 12 Robertson St, Frankton, Queenstown 9300.
In Memoriam
BYRNE, Thelma Agnes:
04.05.2004
“Not a day goes by we
don’t think of you Mum”
“Keep smiling”
Love always – Janelle and Shane
