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Loading...JONES, Doreen Cecile (nee Holgate):
Peacefully on Wednesday July 22, 2026, in her 98th year. Dearly beloved wife of the late Richard (Dick). Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Pamela and Barry Aitken (Melbourne), Richard and Sandy Jones (Whangaparaoa). Loved Gran of Dylan and Lisa, Billie and Dan, McKenzie and Jonny, Steven and Tahnee, Paul and Suzie, Sarah and Stew and loved Great-Gran of all her Great Grandchildren.
‘Will be sadly, missed by us all’
A service to celebrate Doreen’s life will be held in the Waikaia Presbyterian Church, Waikaia on Wednesday 29 July at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation. To view on livestream https://vimeo.com/event/6070667 In lieu of flowers donations may be left at the service for the Hokonui St John Ambulance. Messages to 884 Whangaparaoa Road, Manly, Auckland 0930
LITTLE, Peter (Ronald David):
Unexpectedly at Southland Hospital on Thursday 24 July, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Charmaine, adored father and father-in-law of Deborah & Bruce Crowther, Christine & Bernie Bell, Suzanne & David Lankshear, Bronwyn & Peter Williams. One of a kind grandad to Andrea, Jacqui, Aimee, Andrew, Christopher, Rachel, Gemma, Joshua, Lucy and Emily. Loved Great Grandad to his seventeen great-grandchildren. Peter is at home for those who wish to visit him. A service to celebrate Peter's life will be held on Thursday 30th July, at Windsor Church, Windsor St, Invercargill, commencing at 1 pm, followed by interment at the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to Little Family, c/o 69 Bond Street, Invercargill 9810, or may be left on Peter's tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz
MATHIAS, James:
Peacefully, at Southland Hospital, on Saturday, July 25, 2026, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of Lucy and Pat (both deceased). Beloved father and father-in-law of Victor, Kara and Sue, Raihera and Ewen, Hemi and Donna. Treasured Grandfather and Great-Grandfather. Loved brother and brother-in-law, Uncle and friend to many. A celebration of Jim's life will be held in the Southern Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, July 31, at 11.00am, with refreshments to follow, before leaving for burial at Charlton Park Cemetery. Livestream link available www.southernfunerals.co.nz. Donations can be made at Jim's service to Hato Hone St John, Gore. Family would like to thank the doctors and staff at Southland Hospital and Gore Hospital for their care. Messages to 15A Duke Street, Gore 9710.
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