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Loading...FENSOM, Arthur James (Jim):
After a courageous battle Jim passed away with Mary by his side, at Peacehaven Village, Invercargill on Tuesday 8th September 2026, aged 63 years. Dearly loved husband of Mary and *Bonnie Fensom. Loved father and father in law of Colin and Jill O’Brien (Blenheim), Julie and Melvin Hall (Drummond), Loved Poppa of Caryssa & Cory, Braedon and Emma, Melissa and Kalib, Shannon and Angus. Loved Poppa Jim of Shelby and Elayna; Finn; Charlotte, Lucca and Nixon; Ruben and Brody. A special Friend to Jayne and *Mick, Abbey-May and Daisy Reynolds; Steven Race and Katie Race. Loved youngest Brother and brother-in-law of *Jeff and *Mike and Gay Gould. Loved Brother-in-law of Anne & Henry Siave (Christchurch), Claire and Martin Chamberlain (New Plymouth), Des and Lynda Ford (Invercargill), Jim and Jude Ford (Drummond), Joe and friend Christi (USA), Colleen Burdon (Gore). Loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A celebration of Jim’s life will be held on Monday 14th September 2026 at Southand Crematorium Chapel, Rockdale Road, Invercargill, at 2pm. No flowers by request but donations can be made at the service to Hospice Southland. Messages to 75A Venus Street, Georgetown, Invercargill 9812. Digital messages can be left on Jim’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes. (*denotes deceased).
HAMPSTEAD, Ngaire Marion:
19/11/1940 - 23/08/2026
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Ngaire Marion Hampstead. Mum died peacefully on Sunday 23rd August at Bupa Ascot Rest Home in Invercargill, aged 85 years. Mother of Vicki, Paul, Keri, Jason, Rochele and Melissa; Mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. As per Mum's wishes, there was no service, so please remember Mum in your own special way. Messages can be left on Ngaire’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz
MCDOWELL, Georgina Ann (Gina):
Suddenly at home on Saturday, September 5, 2026, aged 69 years. Loved Mum and mother-in-law of Natashia, Adam and Kelsi, Ashley and Sarah, Bronwyn, Lateshia; and cherished Nana and Nan of her 18 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Loved sister, sister-in-law, and aunty of her extended family. A service to celebrate the life Gina will be held in the Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore on Monday, September 14, at 1.00pm, followed by light refreshments before a private cremation. Livestream available at southernfunerals.co.nz. Messages to: 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore 9710. Southern Funeral Home. FDANZ.
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