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Loading...GIBSON, John:
On July 4, 2026 at Margaret Wilson Home, surrounded by his family, aged 84. Dearly loved husband of Sue, much loved father and father-in-law of John and Lyn, Emma and Phil, Kate and Adam Evans, dearly loved granddad of Jake, Toni, and Sam; Cassie, and Ben; Jack and Brylie, and Wills. A massive thank you to the staff at Margaret Wilson for the amazing care given to John over the past months. A service for John will be held at St Mary's Anglican Church, Timaru, on Thursday July 9, at 1:30pm, followed by private cremation. The service can be viewed live at https://betts.co.nz/live-stream/. Messages to 1/3 Woodlands Rd, Timaru 7910.
SHAW, Craig William Nelson:
Late of Moura QLD and formerly of Invercargill NZ. Craig passed away on Sunday 21st June 2026, aged 52 Years. Loved Partner of Kerrie, loved Father of Erin (dec’d) and Tyla, son of Ann and the late Bill Shaw and brother and brother-in-law of Donna and Steve. A funeral for Craig will be held at Kianga Hall, Moura QLD on Monday 6th July 2026, commencing at 2pm, followed by Private Cremation.
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A celebration of life for Craig will be held for friends and family to attend and say their goodbyes in Invercargill in the coming weeks when we bring him home. Callide Dawson Funerals, Biloela, QLD.
TOU, Maiatua:
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Maia, on Friday, July 3, 2026. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Glenis. Cherished Dad and father-in law of Lisa and Andrew McNaughton, Michael and Sharon, Melanie, and Mike and Sonya Prescott. Loved Grandad of Chantelle and Dan Perry, Sam and Kate, Brodie and Eve, Jesse and Jessica, Breeanna Rawlinson, Finlay and Kate McNaughton. Adored great-grandad of Declan, Ardie and Mason Perry, Sven and Tora, and Austin. Beloved brother, brother-in-law, family member and friend to many. Maia will be resting at his home until his service on Thursday, July 9, at 1.00pm at Southland Crematorium, 111 Rockdale Road Invercargill. Messages to 143 Layard Street, Invercargill, 9810. Livestream link- https://vimeo.com/event/6033076.
TURNER, Susan:
Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Aged 57 years. Beloved wife and best friend of Philip. Devoted and cherished Mum of Hailey and partner Sam Will, and Sam. Loved daughter of the late Allan and Devoy Baxter. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of David and Sheryl, Warrick and Debbie, and Larry and Kirsten and a loved aunty. Also, a loved sister-in-law of Paul and Allanah. Messages to the Turner family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In memory of Susan, donations to MS Parkinson's Canterbury would be appreciated and may be made at the service. A service to celebrate Susan's life will be held at our Chapel, corner East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday, July 9, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton Seafield Cemetery.