Funeral Notices – Wednesday 9th December

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ADAMS, Leslie William (Les):
Aged 85, of Invercargill (formerly of Otahuti). Passed peacefully surrounded by family at Southland Hospital on Tuesday 8 December 2020. Beloved husband of Dorothy and the late Avis. Dearly loved father of Annette, Derrick and Jo. Very much loved Grandad of Bob, Shane, and Ean Young; Richard, and Vanessa Adams, and their families. Dearly loved brother of the late John and Ivan, and Val and Ken. A service to celebrate Leslie’s life will be held in J Fraser & Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Thursday 10 December at 10am followed by private cremation. Messages can be sent to 15 Adamson Crescent, Invercargill 9810 or to Les’ tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

ANTONIAK, John Norman:
Passed away suddenly on Monday 7th December at Southland Hospital.
Special friend of Doreen.
Loved father of Brent and Gina (Canada), Keri and Dean (Te Anau).
John was a loved brother and brother in law of all his families in both Canada and New Zealand.
A farewell for John will be held on Thursday 10th December 2020, 2pm at J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. A private cremation will follow.
Messages to John’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

CAIRNS, Denise Margaret:
Peacefully in the care of BUPA Longwood Rest Home, Riverton on Monday, 7th December 2020, aged 80 years. Loved wife of Kevin. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Shane, Jacqui, Lyndon, Lisa and John Humphries, Vaughan*, and Owen. Dearly loved Nana of Liam, Rachel, and Henry. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Pat and Roger* Tippen, Brian* Hogan, Neil Hogan, Marie and Dennis Kean. Loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews. R.I.P.
The Rosary will be recited in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Friday, 11th December at 7:00pm. A private family service and interment will be held. The family would like to thank the lovely staff at BUPA Longwood for their care of Denise. Messages to 456 Ellis Road, 3 RD, Lumsden 9793.
avenalpark.co.nz

CAMPBELL, Elizabeth Claire:
Surrounded by her loving family at Rowena Jackson Village, Invercargill. On Tuesday December 8, 2020. Aged 82 years. Beloved wife of Donald. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Bob and Ina McNeill, John and Alison McNeill, Lynley and Mike Barnett, and Olive McCall. A much loved Aunt and Cousin. Treasured niece of Jean Winning. A service to celebrate Claire’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, at 10.30am, on Saturday December 12. Private thereafter. In lieu of flowers, donations may be left at the service for the Alzheimer’s Society. Messages to Donald Campbell. TH 45, Rowena Jackson, 40 O’Byrne Street, Invercargill 9810. frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

DE CROOS, DR, Giovan Vincent Anthony Vignesuara, (Dr. Anton De Croos):
As the result of an accident on Saturday 5th December 2020. Aged 81 years. Loved son of the late Vincent and the late Mary De Croos. A very loved brother. A very special Doctor, friend, coach, and mentor to many. A private service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses on Saturday. A Memorial service for Dr De Croos will be held in the Victoria Room at the Civic Theater on Wednesday 16th December 2020 at 1pm. Messages to the “De Croos Family” PO Box 632, Invercargill. https://mwfunerals.co.nz

FORDE, Marie Eleanor:
Passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020, at 7.00am, at Ross Home, Dunedin. Wife of the late Norman Forde, loved mother of Cavan, and loving grandmother of Marty. Well remembered by all her friends and extended family. A private cremation has been held and a memorial service will take place in the new year.
“Remember the good times”

McLENNAN, Alexander Thomas (Alex):
Of Riversdale. Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret, cherished and respected Dad of Debbie and Trevor Allan (Riversdale), Julie and Graeme Collins (Dunedin), Chris (Glenorchy), Steve and Tracey (Wallacetown), Dean and Bronwyn (Christchurch). Dearly loved Grandad Alex and Pop of his 17 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. A service for Alex will be held in the Riversdale Community Centre, on Friday, December 11, at 2.00pm, private interment. Special thanks to the staff at Resthaven, Oban ward, for their love and care of Alex. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hokonui St John Ambulance. Messages to PO Box 22, Riversdale, 9744.

MUNRO, Betty:
(formerly of Invercargill) On December 4, 2020, peacefully but suddenly, aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Dick (Richard). Loved Aunt to her nephews and nieces. Messages to c/- PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz (Betty’s service is being livestreamed on the website). Donations to the Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind (Guide Dog Training), c/- PO Box 1696, Christchurch 8140, would be appreciated. A celebration of Betty’s life will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street, Blenheim, on Thursday, December 10, at 2.00pm followed by private cremation.

PUKI, Mereana:
Peacefully at Hospice Southland on Sunday 6 December 2020, surrounded by family and friends; aged 58 years. Loved partner and friend of Chris McKinnel, loved mum of Tahi Wano, Corey McKinnel and Erin, and Pete McKinnel, a much loved grandma of Carmen, and Harlem; Chace, Tai, Christopher, and Willow; and Tyler. Loved daughter of Tui and the late Tai, loved sister of Ricky, Boo, Rangi, and Ra and their families, a dear friend of the McKinnel family. Mereana will be resting at home until her service which will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Thursday 10 December at 2.00pm, private cremation to follow. Messages to 41 Regent Street Invercargill 9812.
avenalpark.co.nz

In Memoriam

BLACKBURN, Michael:
09.12.2007
Gone but never forgotten
– Love Uncle Tony, Aunty Renita and Rudy.