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Loading...BURNS, Antony Grant (Tony):
Peacefully passed away at Southland Hospital with his family by his side on Tuesday 22 September 2026; aged 63 years. Soulmate of Annie. Cherished father and father-in-law of Ricky and Jenny, Jarred and Lisa, and Rory and Gitu. Cherished grandad of Max, Katie, Liam, Freya, Ashriya, and Ollie. The family would like to say thank you to the staff at Hospice South and at Mercey Cancer Care. A service to celebrate Tony’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Tuesday 29 September at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation. If you wish to view Tony’s service via livestream, please visit the Avenal Park website obituaries page and click on the link on Tony’s profile. Messages to 198 Marama Ave North, Otatara, Invercargill 9879.
BURNS, Antony Grant (Tony):
Most dearly loved brother of Cyril and Jan, Vanna and Mike, Blain and Pip, Kevin and Dot. Much loved and respected uncle of San and Zoe, Marc and Emily, Tony, Steve and Courtney, Corey and Amy, Joel and Rachel, Andrew and Gem, Rebecca, Billy, and Jono and Laura.
HEDLEY, Jean Ritchie:
Passed away peacefully at Rowena Jackson, Invercargill, on Saturday, 19 September 2026, aged 100 years, after living a full and happy life. Dearly loved Mum and Mother-in-law of Tom and Lanie, Jan and the late Barry, Bob and Linda, Sandra and Chris. Loving Nan of Lisa and Ronnie, Megan, Anna; Mark and Jaime, Danny and Christine, Sara and Simon, Michael; Tim and Laura, Kelly and Tayne, Kate and Hayden. Great Nana to Bradley, Connor, Lily, Blake, Ella, Hannah, Grace, Jaxon, Emma, Josh, Maia, Amber, Xavier, Max, Quinn, Alex, Leo, Coby, plus one on the way. Great great Grandmother to Billy. As per Mums wishes a private service has been held. Special thanks to the team at Rowena Jackson, Edinburgh Wing for their loving care of Mum. Messages to 465 West Plains Road, RD4, Invercargill 9874.
MacGIBBON, Margaret:
Peacefully on Friday 18 September at Parata Rest Home, Gore; aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of Eric*, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Andrew, Stan and Judy, cherished Nana and Nana Margaret of Sarah and Ashlin Urieli; Lisa and Sam Sanson, Kylie*, and Stacey Hansen; great Nana Margaret of Robbie and Olivia Sanson. Much loved sister, sister-in-law and aunty of all her nieces and nephews. (*denotes deceased). A service to celebrate Margaret’s life was held on Thursday 24 September, 2026 at 1.00pm at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Devon Street, Gore. Margaret was reunited with Eric at Charlton Park Cemetery. Messages to 606 Waipahi Highway, RD1, Gore 9771
PICKWELL, Terrance John:
Passed away peacefully, aged 85, on September 21, 2026, at Kew Hospital, Southland, after a short illness. Husband of the late Denice Pickwell (née Driver), and ex-husband and friend of June Pickwell. Loving Dad of Shirley, Debbie, Shane, Joanne and Michael, and their partners, and a much-loved Grandad and Grandpoppy. To honour Terrance’s wishes, a small family gathering has been held privately. Messages to 24 Railway Esplanade, Gore or may be left on Terrance's tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz
ROBERTS, Audrey Helen (Mick):
Peacefully in the care of BUPA Longwood, Riverton on Wednesday, 23rd September 2026, in her 101st year. Dearly loved wife of the late Bordy. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Bryan and Annette, Neville and Lulu, Frank and Pam. Much loved grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother and aunt. As per Mick’s wishes a private family service has been held.
SCHERP, Sylvia Teresa (nee Geers):
Suddenly at home after a brief illness on Friday, September 25; aged 54 years. Dearly loved wife for 30 years of Ron, much loved mum of Petrina, and Caitlin. Much loved daughter and daughter-in-law of Henk and Tineke Geers, and Gerald and June Scherp. Funeral details to follow Messages to 181 Clyde Street, Balclutha 9230.
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