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GERKEN, Allan Leslie (Gerk):
After a long battle Allan fought to the end. Passed away with family by his side on Wednesday, 23 September 2026; aged 70 years. Soulmate of Sandra (hun). Cherished father and father-in-law of Keri and Allan, Antoni and Courtney, and Amber and Mark. Cherished grandad of Ante, Jade, Zack, Jacob, Mikayla, Macy, Pippa and Noah, and Great-grandad of Alby. The family would like to say thank you to the staff at Hospice Southland, Otautau Medical Centre and Winton Pharmacy. A service to celebrate Allan’s life will be held at the Ascot Park Hotel, Invercargill, on Monday, 28 September at 1.00pm, followed by a convoy to Otautau Cemetery. For those unable to attend in person, a livestream will be available. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland in Allan’s memory would be deeply appreciated. A donation box will be present at Allan’s service. Messages may be left on Allan’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz where a link to the livestream can also be found.
GERKEN, Allan Leslie (Gerk):
Dearly loved son of the Late Allan William & Glamis Rose Gerken (Turner). Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Sharon, Barbara, Garry (aka Bill), Debbie & Vickie. A treasured uncle to all his nieces and nephews
JONES, Jacqueline:
Tragically, as the result of an accident, on September 18, 2026, at Invercargill; aged 52 years. Dearly loved daughter of David and Pat Jones. Much loved sister of Rhys, Chris, and Peter, and a treasured aunty to all her nieces and nephews. Loved companion of Neville. A celebration of Jackie's life will be held at Wingatui Racecourse, 285 Gladstone Road North, Dunedin, at 2.00pm, Monday, September 28, followed by a private cremation. Bright colours welcome. Jackie loved bright, fragrant flowers, especially lilies. The service will be livestreamed for those unable to attend campbellandsons.co.nz/live-stream. Messages to the Jones family, c/- PO Box 1720, Queenstown 9348.
Acknowledgements and Memoriam's
MARTIN, Gwendolyn Isobel:
Sunrise 06-12-1960 • Sunset 25-09-2025
I think of you every day, Mum. Not a single day goes by that you don't enter my thoughts. I miss our chats, the way you rolled your eyes at me every day, and the way you loved me unconditionally. I'll never stop telling everyone how lucky I was that you were my mum, and how lucky we all were to have you.
It hurts, Mum, and I'll never stop wishing we had more time. x♥
Love always,
your precious children
Michelle and Ricki xx.