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Loading...GATLEY, Anne Marie:
Of Winton . Passed peacefully on Wednesday 8th July 2026, surrounded by family on her 71st birthday. Beloved wife and best friend of Paul (Joe). Loved daughter of Maurice* and Nell* Galvin. Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Gerard*, Deidre and Ross Moffat (Fairfield), Sylvia and Bill Carson (Ranfurly), Corinne* and Donal* Swinney (Cromwell), Kay and Paul* Galvin (Dunedin); Kevin* and Lenore* (Temuka), Annette and Murray* Shaw (Winton). Love aunt and great-aunt of all her nieces and nephews.
RIP
Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Winton on Monday 13 July at 1:30pm, followed by interment at East Winton Cemetery. Messages can be sent to 2 Douglas Street, Winton 9720 or to Anne Marie's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream link to Mass will be available.
MANSON, John Andrew:
(17/06/1948 – 04/07/2026). John passed away peacefully after a long illness, surrounded by his family, in the loving care of the staff at Clare House, Invercargill. John was the loved husband of Lynley, and adored father of Paul*, Andrew* and Rachael. Treasured son of Ernest* and Caroline* Manson, and cherished brother of Stuart*, Barrie*, and Carol-Ann. Loved son-in-law of Mick* and Chris* Callahan, and beloved brother-in-law, uncle, and great-uncle to the Manson and Callahan families. A private cremation and celebration of John’s life has been held in Invercargill. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the wonderful staff at Clare House, Wyndham Community Rest Home and MonArc Health for the amazing care they provided to John. Messages can be sent care of Distinct Funerals, 69 Bond Street, Invercargill 9810 or left on John’s Tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz (*denotes deceased).
PATERSON, Joyce Catherine (formerly Young) (nee Coutts):
In the care of Cargill Rest Home, Invercargill on Thursday 25 June 2026; aged 93 years. Dearly loved Wife of the late Ean Young, and Ian Paterson. Much loved Mother of Chris, Alan, and Catherine. Loved Nana of Robert, Shane, and Ean; Jaimee, Flynn, and Ruby. Loved Great Nana of Claire, Alex, Breanna, Hunter, Ava, and Tahlia. A memorial service to celebrate Joyce’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Lounge, 75 Fox Street Invercargill on Friday 24 July at 11.00am. Special thanks to the staff at Cargill Rest Home for the love and the care shown to Joyce over the past years.
RATIMA, George Hori Paru:
He kura tangihia, he maimai aroha
He uri nō Waikato, nō Ngati Raukawa ki Wharepuhunga, nō Ngati Ranginui, no Ngati Pikiao. Kua hinga atu a George Hori Paru Ratima ki ngā whetu o te pō. E te Rangatira moe mai rā i roto i te ringa kaha o te atua. Hāere hāere okioki atu rā ki ō tūpuna.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved papa, George Hori Paru Ratima, on Tuesday, 7th July 2026, in Winton, Southland. Whānau
Parents: Beloved son of George Hori Paru Te Ratima Ratima and Te Aira Ratima (Tahana). Siblings: Loved brother to Smithy, Blundell, Edward (deceased), Maureen, Karen, Merle, Richard, Raymond, Ida, and Hoki. Partner: Cherished partner of Barbara Taukamo. Children: Dearly loved father of George, Leonard, Sarah, and Sonny. Extended Whānau: Dearly missed grandfather, uncle, friend, and whānau member to many.
Tangihanga / Lying in State
George will lie in state at 12 Bute Street, Winton, from Friday, 10th July 2026, to Monday, 13th July 2026.
Rā Nehu (Funeral Service Details) The funeral service will take place on Monday, 13th July 2026 at 11:00am at the Memorial Hall, Winton. 1:00 pm: Burial at the East Winton Cemetery, Devereux Road.
Kai Hākari
Following the burial, the whānau warmly invite everyone to gather for the kai hākari at the RSA Hall to share memories and celebrate George's life. The whānau wish to express their deepest gratitude to everyone for your incredible aroha, kindness, and support during this difficult time.
SHAW, Nathan Wayne:
Suddenly but peacefully on Friday 3rd July 2026, aged 35 years. Loved oldest son of Wayne and Paula. Loved brother and brother in law of Craig and Row, Kelly, Chrissy, Missy. Loved Grandson of Colin (Sam) and June* Moyles, Peter* and Rita* Shaw. As per Nathan’s wishes a private service has been held. Messages to the Shaw Family can be sent to P.O. Box 632, Invercargill or on Nathan’s tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/nathan. * Denotes deceased.
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