Funeral Notices – Wednesday 6th May

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BATEMAN, Lynley Ann (formerly Balloch):
Taken from us far too early on May 3, 2020; aged 66 years. Much loved wife of Glenn, step-mother of Emma, Nicole and Sean, and mother-in-law of Stephanie. Proud Grandma of Levi, Bella, Haylee and Riley. Loving daughter of Ivy and the late Ray Balloch, loving sister of the late Terry and special niece of Jean Bulmer (Invercargill). A heartfelt thanks to the staff at Nurse Maude Hospice.
The world is an open doorway to life’s most extraordinary moments.
Due to current Covid-19 restrictions, a Funeral Service for Lynley will be held at a later date and will be duly advised in next Wednesday’s edition of the Southland Times. Messages to the Bateman family, c/- P.O. Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443.

HAZLETT, R Trevor:
09.08.1947
It is with great sadness the family announces that on May 4, 2020, in the care of the Wakatipu Rest Home, Trev lost his courageous battle. Dearly loved husband and rock of Kris, much loved father and father-in-law to Sam and Chic (Lincoln), Matt and Sonya (Christchurch), and Tom and Lee (Arrowtown). Beloved Goompy to Ally, Connor, Charlie, Ben, Ashlee, Kasey, DeeDee and Mac. “A great tree has fallen”
The family is greatly appreciative of the compassionate care given by the staff at the Wakatipu Rest Home and the unwavering support of his friends and wider family throughout his illness. Due to the current Covid situation a private cremation has been held and a gathering in his memory will follow at an appropriate time in the future. Messages can be sent to [email protected] or c/- Hazlett Family, 15 Yewlett Cres, Frankton, Wakatipu 9300.

HOWLEY, Robert Desmond (Bob):
Passed away March 27, 2020. Loved son of Herbert* and Eva* (Peggy). Loved brother and brother-in-law of Caryl* and Jack Churchill, Gay and Eddie* Griffiths (Christchurch), Pam and Robbie Hill, and Lance and Michele Howley (Murchison).
(*denotes deceased)

MORRIS, Janet Beatrice Jessie. (nee Johnson) (Aunty J):
Sadly, Janet passed away 30/4/2020 after a short but courageous battle with cancer, aged 69 years. Loved sister of Frank Griffen (Auckland) and David Griffen, (Perth) Loved mother of her 4 daughters. Loved sister and sister in Law of Alice* and Alec* Reade, Louisa* and Ben*Peters, Charles* and Tima* Johnson, (all of Fiji) and Grace & Trevor Wilkes (Invercargill). Loved Aunty J of Clive, Mary & Michael, William & Lisa, Jenna, Madison & Olivia. Loved friend of Mike. A private cremation has been held, with a private memorial service planned for a later date. “Many thanks to Peacehaven Rest Home for their excellent care”. Messages to 439 Bainfield Road, Invercargill. ph. 03 2154552.
* denotes deceased.

NEIL, Marianne (nee Humphries):
51 years young, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2020 in Gore. Much loved wife and best friend of Fraser. Dearly loved Mum of Michael, and Matthew. Beloved daughter of Wayne and Lone Humphries. Precious sister, sister-in-law and Aunty of Doyta, Charlie and Jessie. Loved daughter-in-law of Clarkson and the late Marion Neil. Loved sister-in-law of Adrienne and John Barrow, Susan Neil, Hamish and Lisa Neil and loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. “Love you to the moon and back”
A private graveside service for Marianne will be held at Charlton Park Cemetery. Special thanks to all the carers, nurses and the M.S Society for all their loving support. Messages to 15 Crewe Street, Gore 9710.

RYE, Maxwell (Max):
On May 4, 2020, aged 84, at Iona Rest Home, Oamaru. Dearly loved husband of Jacquie for 64 magnificent years. Loved and respected father, father-in-law and Pa of Peter, Joshua, and Levi; Kim; Lance and Rachel, Jackson, Annilese, Hannah (deceased), and Benjamin; Mark and Sharon; Shane and Erica, Sammuel, and Emma; Michaela and Russel, and Juilette; Rachell and Michael, Faith, and Maxwell.
“Our father was a legend and absolute gentleman and admired by many.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions a private graveside service will be held at the Twizel Cemetery. Messages to 37 Maryburn Road Twizel 7901.

SEXTON, Jaki (nee Hawes):
Jaki slipped away gently at Nelson Hospital on April 29, 2020, with her family present. Beloved partner of Joseph Tokomauri, daughter of Helen, sister to Nikki and Phil, Aunt to Zen, Sam and Tye. Dearly loved by Nikki and Zen’s partners’, John and Taylor, and Joseph’s sisters Genith and Nisa. Life-long best friend to Kathleen, Pam, Helen and Kershni. Cherished friend of former husband Stephen. Loved by the Warnock, Faul, Hawes and Creighton families. Admired greatly by her many colleagues. A strong, courageous woman who had beat cancer three times. May she now rest in peace.
A cremation service for Jaki has been held. Tributes to Jaki’s family can be made at nelson.simplicity.co.nz/hugs-from-home.

STIVEN, Lee Robert:
Tragically in Dumfries, (Scotland) on Thursday April 23, 2020, aged 25. Much loved son of John and Judy Stiven (Tapanui), and brother and brother-in-law of David and Cindy, Scott and Danielle and Kate. A private service for Lee will be held in Scotland on Thursday May 7, 2020 and his ashes will be brought home to West Otago. Messages to J and J Stiven, 117 Boundary Street, Tapanui, 9522.

In Memoriam

JOHNSTON, Violet Rosina:
1933 – 2018
Sadly missed. Les and family.