Funeral Notices – Wednesday 9th March

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BENFELL, John Charles (Jack):
On March 3, 2022, peacefully at home with family, aged 86 years. Cherished and loved husband and best mate of Janice. Dearly loved father of Shirley and Les, Karen and Warren, Louise and Lawrence, Ian and Robin. Much loved Pop of his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. A private service for Jack has been held. Messages c/- Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin 9020.
Gillions Funeral Services FDANZ NZIFH.

LEE, Colin David:
29.10.1963 – 7.3.2022
Suddenly at Southland Hospital on Monday, March 7, 2022. Loved husband and best friend of Judith (nee Allan). Loving father of Shana, Kady, and Jenna, and loved Grandad (Grumpa) of Veyda. A private farewell for Colin will be held on Thursday, March 10. An opportunity for friends to pay their respects and remember Colin will be held at a later date. Messages to 27 Eden Crescent, Invercargill 9810, or to Colin’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

LEONARD, Thomas Patrick (Tom):
Passed away on February 26, 2022 in Sarina, Australia. Late of Rakahouka. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Mona* and George Burgess, Vernie* and Lorna Leonard, Joan and Ray* Leonard (all of Invercargill). Adored uncle of all his nieces and nephews plus his great and great-great-nieces and nephews. Messages to Joan Leonard, Flat 8, 215 Centre Street, Heidelberg, Invercargill 9810.

McKENZIE, Keith Lex:
On Saturday, 5 March 2022; aged 63 years. Loved father of Andrew, and Craig; loved grandad of Layla. A loved brother and brother-in-law of Lynne, Kay and Steve. Friend of Ann and Kevin McDowall. A private service will be held for Keith on Thursday 10 March at 11.00am. You are welcome to join the service via livestream by going to the Avenal Park website obituaries page and clicking on the link on Keith’s page.
avenalpark.co.nz

McLEOD, Reginald George Alexander (Reg):
Unexpectedly on Monday, 7 March 2022, aged 84 years, surrounded by his loving family. Cherished husband of Shirley. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Dean and Yumi, Jo and Warren. Loved Grandad and Great-grandad of Chanelle and Daniel, Teash and Ray, Josh and Jess, Paige and Hayden; Jett, Isla, Ziggy, and Oaklee. A service to celebrate Reg’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Friday, 11 March at 1pm. The service is limited to 100 people and a vaccine pass will be required to attend the service. You may watch the service via livestream by going to the Avenal Park website obituaries page and clicking on the link on Reg’s page. Messages to 7 Morton Street, Georgetown, Invercargill 9812.
avenalpark.co.nz

McLEOD, Reginald George Alexander (Reg):
Unexpectedly on Monday, 7 March 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved eldest son of Reg* and Annie*, much loved brother and brother-in-law of Keith* and Jean, and Rosalie* and David Gray. Much loved uncle of Shayne, Karen, and Julie McLeod, and Diane May, and a much-loved great uncle. “Rest well Reg” avenalpark.co.nz

ROBERTSON, Colin Pringle:
Surrounded with love on Monday, March 7, 2022, in his 94th year. Much cherished and devoted husband of Helen. Loved and respected father, father-in-law and grandfather of Maryann and Brent Scully, Matthew and Cameron; Colin and Cathy, Gilbert and Alice, Angus, and Struan; Sarah Kerr; Jayne and Tim Maslin, Anna and Bradley, Megan, and Laura; Rachel and Dave Brinson, and Lola. “May he Rest in Peace”
Due to covid restrictions the family will have a private service. Message to Helen, Windsor Park 27/9 Reaby Road, Gore 9710.

ROBERTSON, Gerald William:
Passed away peacefully on Monday, March 7, 2022, at his home in Wyndham surrounded by his loving family. Much loved partner and best friend of Jan for an awesome 23 years. Very much loved and cherished dad of Leanne and Mark, Bronwyn and Shane, Craig and Kelly. Loved step-dad of Joanne (Missy) and loved Koro of Frankie, and a much loved brother and brother-in-law and uncle.
“Lovingly remembered – forever in our hearts”
In accordance with Gerald’s wishes a private family service will be held at Southland Crematorium, following the service the family wish to extend a warm invitation for friends to join with them in a remembrance gathering at 35 Inkermann Street, Wyndham, on Friday, March 11, from 3.00pm onwards. Vaccine passports required. Messages to 35 Inkermann Street, Wyndham 9831.

SPAIN, Blair Duncan:
Died 5th March 2022, aged 51 years Car Accident. Dearly loved and cherished dad of Kaylee and partner Greg (Rolleston), and Rebecca (Buddy) (Christchurch). Loved son of Brian and Ruth Spain (Invercargill), and loved brother of Fergus (Rolleston), Stephen and Bev (Tasmania), and Liss (Opio), and a loved uncle of Tait, Logan, and Jack. A service to celebrate Blair’s life will be held in Invercargill, details to be advised.
avenalpark.co.nz

In Memoriam

TE TAI, Dorothy Tui:
One year today
In loving memory of a dearly loved Wife, Mum and Nana.
A Silent Tear
Just close your eyes and you will see,
All the memories that you have of me,
Just sit and relax and you will find,
I’m really there inside your mind,
Don’t cry for me now I’m gone,
For I am in the land of song,
There is no pain, there is no fear,
So dry away that silent tear,
Don’t think of me in the dark and cold,
For here I am, no longer old,
I’m in that place that’s filled with love,
Known to you all as ‘up above’.

“Our hearts ache for our forever Angel”
“Loving memories always”
– Peter, Nathan and Karley, Joanne and Marc, Dion and Lisa, and all of Nana’s grandchildren and great- grandchildren.

RYDER, Colin James:
01.11.1946 – 09.03.2021
One year ago we lost a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. A giant of the Wellington conservation community and loved by many.
When you feel that gentle breeze,
Or the wind upon your face,
That’s me giving you a great big hug,
Or just a soft embrace.
We miss you – The Ryder Family.