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CENNAMO, Mark Stephen:
Passed away peacefully on October 15, 2026 in the presence of family and loved ones, at Dunstan Hospital, aged 76 years old. Dearly loved husband of Glenys, brother-in-law to Leslye, father and father-in-law to Lucy and Garth, Georgia and John, stepfather to Jeremy and Melissa, Sally and Nick, Juliet, Jessica and Julian, loved brother of Martha and uncle to Jackson, very special Grandpa of Samantha, Alexandra, Lachlan, Jamie, Harry, Sam, Gus, Henry, Olivia, Hunter and Woody, Great Grandpa to Millie. There will be a service to celebrate Mark's life in the All Saints Chapel at Purewa Cemetery and Crematorium, Auckland, at 2.00pm, on October 28. This will be followed by a second gathering in Wanaka to be arranged for a later date.
HALL, Graeme Lindsay:
Peacefully on Thursday, 22 October 2026 after a long battle with Parkinson’s, aged 78 years. Loved husband of Lois. Adored father of Malcolm and Alison, and Adrienne and Chris. Loved Grandad of Kaitlin, Liam, Connor, and Quinn. A loved brother and brother-in-law of the Hall and Chisholm families. A loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Graeme’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, on Tuesday, 27 October at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, donation on behalf of Parkinson’s Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to G L Hall Family, C/- PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9840.
HANNA, Bruce Phillips:
Peacefully, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family at Southland Hospital on October 19, 2026. Dearly loved husband of Barbara. Cherished Father and Father-in-Law of Rachel and Nathan, Andrea and Anton, and Phillippa and Shane. Much loved Grandad of Jamie, Dylan, Harrison, Olly, Sarah, Mathew, Mikayla, Ashleigh and Olivia. Adored Great-Grandad of Novak, Mack, Florence, Riley, Theo and Frankie. And best mate of Travis the dog, who will miss him dearly. Thank you for the memories, the love and the moments we will treasure forever. Respecting Bruce's wishes a private celebration will be held.
HANNA, Bruce Phillips:
Dearly loved second son of Phil and Lily. Loved Brother and Brother-in-law of Geoff and Patsy, Keith and Faye, Gerald and Bronwyn, Mervyn and Gloria, Sydney and Toni. Loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews.
"Brucie’s a good boy."
SEYB, Shirley Eileen:
Passed away peacefully in her sleep on 19 October 2026, surrounded by her loving family; aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ian, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Cheryl and the late Chris, Dariel and Geoff, the late Warren and Kathy, Ken and Lesley, and Kelvin and Amanda, adored Nan of Sherrie and Scott; Jason and Sarah; Megan and Matthew; Connor and Aidan; Nicole, Carla, Deanne and Tony, treasured great-grandmother of her 15 great-grandchildren. Shirley has been cremated and a memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at Campbell and Sons, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel at 2pm on Thursday 29 October. Livestream available at www.campbellandsons.co.nz/live-stream. Messages to 16 Orchard Grove, East Taieri, Mosgiel, 9024. The family would like to thank Access Community Health and Yvette Williams Care Centre for their loving care of Mum. “A long life beautifully lived, now at rest.”
STEWART, Paul Gregory:
Peacefully, on October 20, 2026, after a short illness; aged 73 years. Dearly loved husband of Liz, much loved father and father-in-law of Kendall and Sarah, Jarrod and Kelsey, cherished Grandad of Connor, Liam; Quinn, and Spencer, loved by the wider Stewart and Nolan families. A celebration of Paul's life will be held at Campbell and Sons, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 2pm, on Wednesday, October 28. Paul's wish was that black isn't worn to the service. Messages to the Stewart family c/- PO Box 183, Mosgiel 9053.