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MUNRO, Nancy:
Peacefully at Windsor Park Care Home, Gore (formerly Conical Hills), on Monday, April 4, 2022, aged 86 years. Loved wife of the late Russell, loved and respected mother, mother-in-law, and Grandma of Barry, Felisa, Pablo and Marcos (Wellington); Paul, Cath, Ben, and James (Nelson); Ken, Raewyn, Fraser, Piper, and Rory (Conical Hills); Jan, Shane, Michael and Luke Sinclair (Hastings). A private family interment will be held on Friday, April 8, thereafter family would like you to join them at Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, commencing at 2.00pm to share further memories of Nancy. Family would like to thank Windsor Park Care Home for the care Nancy over recent years. Messages to 505 West Otago Road RD1, Gore 9771.
NAUNAU, Lepupa Lole Samaotâ (Lenny, Olly):
Unexpectedly passed away on Saturday 2 April 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Best friend and soul mate of his wife Hazel – the love of his life. Great mentor, loving father and father-in-law to all, of Seiloga and Phillip Rangi, Lole and Kerstyn Lole, Utufiu and Kandice NauNau. Kindest, generous, biggest hearted loving Grandad and Great-Grandad of all his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren – and all those he opened his home and heart to. Lepupa was a loving brother, brother-in-law to all his family and extended family. Loving Uncle to all his nieces and nephews. The Family service will be held on Friday 8 April at 5pm, the Funeral service to be held on Saturday 9 April at 11am, both in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 205 North Road, Invercargill. Interment at Eastern Cemetery to follow. Messages can be sent to 57 Carlyle Street, Invercargill 9810 or to Lepupa’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
ROSS, Bryan Neville:
Passed away peacefully at Southland Hospital on Thursday 24th March 2022. Loved son of the late Neville and Mary Ross. Loved Dad of Bradley, and Dianna. Adored grandad of Sakara Whyte, and Korbyn Ross. Brother of Marilyn and John Duncan, and Sue Ross, and Uncle of Cain, and Abbey. A service to celebrate Bryan’s life will be held in the Ascot Park Racecourse on Friday 8th April at 1pm, where Bryan will take his final laps. The family look forward to seeing you there and sharing yarns, stories, and memories. A private cremation to follow. The family would like to thank everyone that has offered support and sent messages. Messages to 24 Derwent Street, Invercargill 9810. avenalpark.co.nz
TIDEY, Ian Leslie:
Peacefully at home on Saturday, April 2, 2022, in his 91st year. Beloved husband of the late Valerie. Loved father of Trevor, Allan, Wayne, and Jason. Father in-law of Karen, and Neyla. Cherished grandfather and great grandfather to all his grandchildren. A service to celebrate Ian’s life will be held at the Lumsden Memorial Hall, Flora Road, Lumsden, on the 7th April 2022 at 1pm, followed by interment at the Lumsden Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the R.S.A. would be greatly appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the “Tidey Family” PO Box 632, Invercargill, or you can leave a message on Ian’s tribute page at: https://mwfunerals.co.nz/s/ian
YOUNGMAN, George Richard:
Unexpectedly, at Gore Hospital, on Monday, April 4, 2022, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband to Mary for 62 years, loved and cherished Dad to David, *Murray, Brendan, Nadine and John, and much loved Grandad George to Jason, *Melanie, and Gina; Regan, Kristy and Brayden. Loved brother of Pearl, Marie, *Lorinne, and Beverley, and loved by all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate George’s life will be held at Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Saturday, April 9, at 1.00pm, followed by interment at Charlton Park Cemetery. A special thank you to the wonderful nursing staff at Gore Hospital and Rural District Nursing Service for taking such special care of George. Livestream link: www.oneroomstreaming.com Event ID: SouthernFH
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Messages to 16 Bowmar Road, RD4, Gore 9774.
(*denotes deceased)