Funeral Notices – Wednesday 6th March

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FOWLER, Gene Byron.
Passed away on March 3, 2019, aged 58 years. Dearly loved son of the late Honey and Mick. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Cheryl and Stewart McGregor; Walter and Pam; Louise; Anthony; Kathryn and David Edminstin; Allan and Rhonda; Eve and David Stockwell. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Special friend of Terina Simeon. A service for Gene will be held on Thursday, March 7, 1.00pm, at J Fraser and Sons Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Interment at Greenpoint Cemetery will follow. Gene will be resting at 40 Greenpoint Road until his service on Thursday. Messages to 40 Greenpoint Road, Bluff. frasersfunerals.co.nz

GIBSON, Rachel Ruth (nee Moore). Aged 42 years (peacefully after a short illness). On Sunday, March 3, 2019, surrounded by love at Hospice Southland. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Jason. Much loved daughter of Neil and the late Julie Moore. Loved eldest sister and sister-in-law of the late Nathan, Rebekah and Jack Hay, Esther and Rolly Hay and loved aunty of Alick, Ephini, and Nathan (all of Invercargill).
“Dearly loved and missed”. A service for Rachel will be held in the Gore RSA Function Lounge, Bowler Avenue, Gore, on Thursday, March 7 at 1.00pm. Then leaving for the Charlton Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be left at the service for Hospice Southland. Messages to 35 Hamilton Street, Gore, 9710.

PARKS, Graham Roy. Passed away peacefully at Gore Hospital, after a battle with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), on Friday, March 1, 2019, with his loving family by his side; loved husband and soulmate of Yvonne, loved father and father-in-law of Lyndon and partner Nicci, Sharon and Dann Arthur, Grandad Sparky of Liam, and Reuben, and his wee mate Toby. In accordance with Graham’s wishes a private family service has been held. A mighty big thank you to Gore Hospital (especially nurse Carina). Messages to 2A William Street, Gore.

SMITH, William John (Bill). Aged 87 years (Peacefully) at his home, Gore, on Saturday, March 2, 2019. Dearly loved husband of Christine. Loved father and father-in-law of David and Barbara, Daryl, Christopher and the late Isabella. Loved by all his extended family. In accordance with Bill’s wishes a private service has been held. Messages to 52B Milton Street, Gore 9710.