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CALDWELL, Jane:
Peacefully at home in Kingston on Thursday, January 15, 2026, aged 67 years, beloved wife, and partner of Ian, and a friend to many. A service to celebrate Jane's life will be held in Kingston Golf Club, 38 Gloucester Street on Wednesday, January 21, at 1.00pm. Livestream available www.southernlakesfunerals.co.nz In lieu of flowers donations to The Cancer Society kindly accepted. PLEASE BE AWARE – We advise you get to Kingston by 11.00am to avoid travel delays with the Tour of Southland cycle race.
LAFFERTY, Isobel:
Peacefully with Kevin (Joe) and Pam by her side on Saturday 17th January 2026 at Resthaven Village Gore. Beloved wife of the late Joe. Loved Mother and Mother-in-law of the late Barry, Kevin (Joe) and Pam. Loved Granny Izzy of Angela, Nicola, Nigel and their families. A loved aunty to all her nephews and nieces.
"The family would like to thank the staff at Resthaven Village for their love and wonderful care of mum over the years".
A service to celebrate Isobel’s life will be held in the Mataura RSA, River Street, Mataura on Thursday 22nd January 2026 at 11am, followed by a private interment at the Mataura Cemetery. Messages to “Lafferty Family” 45 Medway Street, Gore or you can go to Isobel’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/isobel
MUIR, Sybil Helen Coyliss (née Paulin):
Peacefully on Friday 16 January 2026, at Enliven Vickery Court Rest Home. Beloved daughter of the late Daphne and John Paulin. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Sean and Ngaire, Kerry, Bindi and Andrew. Cherished sister and sister-in-law of Alma, Daphne Wilma*, Sonia and Danny, Jim and Garland*, Alan and Sharlane*, Rex, Mervette and Lewis, Twayne and Moana and Margaret Muir. A loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Helen’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Wednesday 21 January, at 10:30am, at the conclusion of the service an interment will take place at the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to The Muir Family C/- PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9840.
ROSS, Helen:
Passed away at home in Mosgiel on September 27, 2025, aged 76. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Paul (Mosgiel), Diane and Wayne (Otago), Debbie and Andrew (Hokitika). Cherished Nan of Cameron, Kelly and Lance, Luke, Jed and Ella. Dearly loved daughter of the late Walter and Jean Buchanan of Gore, Alexandra and Mosgiel. A late notice and private service was held at Helen's request.
SCOTT, Fergus:
Born sleeping at Southland Hospital on Friday, January 16, 2026. Darling, precious baby boy of Melissa and Reid, adored baby brother of Sophie, deeply loved by his grandparents, aunties and uncles. A private cremation for Fergus has taken place. Messages to 43 Landslip Valley Road, RD1, Gore 9771.
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