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MATHIESON, Noeline Florence:
(Of Heddon Bush and Winton) Peacefully at Southland Hospital on Friday October 30, 2026. Aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Maurice. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Andrew and Jennifer (Melissa, Texas) and cherished nana of Tyler and Tristan. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Jenny and Geoff Wynn (Geraldine) and loved sister-in-law of the late Sylvia and Bill King, and the late Colin and Eudora Mathieson (Rangiora). Loved Aunt of Sandra, Stephen and Brenda, Margo and John; Sandy, the late Karen, David and Jan; Vicki, and Daimon. A service to celebrate Noeline’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 11am, on Wednesday November 4. The funeral will then leave for the Otautau Cemetery. Messages can be sent to 11 Niddry Crescent, Winton or to Noeline’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there is a livestream link to the service.
NICOL, Tracy Lee:
Sadly passed away on Wednesday 28 October 2026. Loved daughter of Maureen Nicol, sister to Kim, Aaron, Cheryl, and Glen. Much loved mother of Melody, Ashleigh, Tama, and Harmony. A loved and cherished Grandmother to 18, Great Grandmother to 2. Tracy will be resting and Nga Hau E Wha Marae from Saturday 31 October, all welcome to come and share stories and say goodbye. A service will be held for Tracy in the Southland Crematorium Chapel, Rockdale Road Invercargill, on Monday 2 November at 1.00pm, followed by refreshments at the Glengarry Tavern.
“She said, bring the Rum!”
Acknowledgements and Memoriam's:
BOURKE, Nicholas Campbell (Nick):
In Loving Memory of Nicholas Campbell Bourke (Nick) 29 August 1962 - 1 November 2025
One year has passed since you left us, yet it still feels like yesterday. Not a day goes by without thoughts of you and the many happy memories we shared.
Your kindness, humour, and friendship touched so many lives, and you are deeply missed by all who knew and loved you.
As we remember you on this first anniversary, we would also like to express our heartfelt thanks to our friends, neighbours and community for the love, support, friendship, prayers, and kindness shown to us throughout the past year. Your encouragement and care have helped us through some difficult days and have been greatly appreciated.
Forever loved, forever missed, forever remembered.
Nick's family.
LAKE, Isabel:
02-11-2025
We cherish the years we had with you.
Miss you Mum
Loved and Remembered Always Alistair and Debbie, Sally and Sharon and Benjamyn.