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Loading...AICKEN, Gary Errol Francis:
Unexpectedly on Wednesday 26 August 2026, at Southland Hospital, with his loving family by his side - aged 80 years. Treasured husband and best friend of Gaynor, for 58 years. Loving father and father-in-law of Aaron, Troy, Natasha and Richard Batt, Wade and Justine, and Quinn. Adored grandad of Riley, Leila; Harry, and Eloise. Loved son of the late Frank and Irene Aicken (Otatara). A loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to the Aicken and Patterson families. A service to celebrate Gary’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Tuesday 1 September at 10:00am. Interment to follow at the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to 162 Drysdale Road, Myross Bush, Invercargill 9872.
ALLOTT, Desmond Stuart (Des):
Peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, aged 73 years. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Lynette and *Rod Lovett (Ashburton), Geoff and Sheryl (Riverton); and loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A respected and valued friend of many. At the families request a private cremation has taken place and details of a celebration of Des's life will follow at a later date. Messages to: 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore 9710. Southern Funeral Home. FDANZ. (*denotes deceased)
CASEY, John Malley:
Died peacefully on 26 August 2026, aged 89 years. Beloved husband of the late Eileen. Much loved father and father-in-law of Christopher and Fiona, Cushla and Tom Dowling, and Timothy. Loved Grandad of Simon, Nicholas, Maeghan and Natascha and proud Great-Grandad of Lily. A dearly loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be deeply missed by his family. Loved brother and brother-in-law of, James*, Lenny and Jannette, Maurice* and Margaret, Danny, Russell, Richard* and Diane, Catherine and David Collison, Mary and Colin Chittock, Brian and Katherine. Loved Uncle of his many nieces and nephews especially Craig for his kindness and support. Our heartfelt thanks to the caring and dedicated staff at Cargill Lifecare Village and Southland Hospice for their compassionate care of our Dad. Donations may be left at the church for the Southland Hospice. Requiem Mass to celebrate John’s life will be held in St Therese of Lisieux, Perth Street, Invercargill, at 1pm, on Saturday 29 August, then leaving for the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to 4/86 Catherine Street. Digital messages may be left at John’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes (*denotes deceased).
CROSS, Mireille:
On Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the Totara Hospice, Manurewa, Auckland. Aged 72. Beloved wife of Russell and loved mother of Pascal (Wellington) and Aline (Auckland). Loved daughter of the late Adam Tasnadi and the late Juliette Tasnadi (France), loved sister and sister-in-law of Claire and Jacques, Jean Pierre and Michelle, Serge and Monique, Nelly and Bernard, Marie-Odile and Pascal, and the late Remy, and loved sister-in-law of Marilyn and Tony Forde (Invercargill), and the late Ian Cross. "Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His Saints"
Psalm 116:15.
A Service will be held at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 77 Rogers Road, Manurewa, South Auckland, at 11.00am on Friday, August 28.
TIPLADY, Margaret:
Loved wife of the late Aff (Arthur) and loved mother and mother-in-law of Trevor and Margaret, Allan and Jenny. Loved grandma of her 6 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Passed away peacefully with family by her side in her 102nd year. Long time resident of Nightcaps and TeAnau. Respected life member of the TeAnau Bridge Club and TeAnau Bowling Club. Thanks to the staff of the Acacia Park Care Home in Omokoroa for taking good care of Margaret. A private cremation will be held. Messages can sent to Allan Tiplady, 85/4 Greystone Place, Omokoroa 3114.
Acknowledgements and Memoriam's:
WISHART, Shirley:
In loving memory of our much loved mum wife grandmother and great grandmother who passed away 20 years ago on the 30th August. Always in our hearts and never forgotten. Grant Karen Alister Noni and families
TIMMS, Beverly Margaret (nee Donovan):
18th August 1933 - 28th August 2024
In loving memory of our much-loved wife, mother, Nana & Great-Nana.
It's been 2 years since you left us, you are always in our thoughts & lovingly
remembered by Alan, Michele, Brian, Roger & our families.