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BROAD, Toni Maria, nee Te Pana:
Passed away peacefully at Southland Hospital on Sunday 25th January 2026. Dearly loved wife of Adrian. Loved daughter-in-law of Lurleen Straith. Sister-in-law of Brian, Athol, Rosemary, and Linda. As per Toni's wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages to 20 Murphy st, Strathern, Invercargill 9812, or may be left on Toni's tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz
CHRISTIE, Harvey Bevan:
Peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday 24th January, in his 88th year. Dearly loved husband of Mary for 64 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Diane and Hughie, Karen and Paul, the late Susan, and Tania and Carl. Loved and respected Grandad of Scott, Shaun, Mellissa, Emma, Todd, Kristi, Kyle, Brylee, Josh, Sam and their partners. Dearly loved great-grandad of his 11 great-grandchildren. Respected mate of many.
‘You may now disconnect your landlines’.
Harvey’s funeral will be held Thursday 29th, commencing 11 am at the Salvation Army, 29 Victoria Ave, followed by an interment at the Riverton Cemetery, with approximate arrival time 2 pm. Messages to 147 Mary Street or alternatively on Harvey's tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz , where a livestream link can be found.
SLOANE, James Steven Patrick (Pat):
Patrick passed peacefully during the night, no more pain and suffering – resting in the arms of our Saviour eternally, surrounded by his loving family at Hospice Southland on Friday 23rd January 2026. Dearly loved husband of Donna. Loved dad of Skye and Torston and father in law of Lowe and Dannette. Loved Bappi of Mikhyra, Kylo and Haleigh. Pat was a loved son, son in law, brother, brother in law and Uncle. In lieu of flowers donations to Westpac Rescue Helicopter or Hospice Southland would be greatly appreciated and can be left at the service. A service for Pat will be held on Friday 30th January 2026, 1.30pm at J Fraser and Sons Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Private interment at Woodlands Cemetery will follow. Messages to PO Box 6006, Invercargill North or to Pat’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where his livestream link is available.
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