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HAGAN, June Annette Catherine:
Sunrise 23 June 1937 ~ Sunset 31 March 2026
Passed away peacefully at Ascot Care Home with her loving family by her side. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of the late Ivar Charles Hagan, His "Leader". Much loved Mum and June of Catherine and Paul Burke, Susan and Lindsay O'Brien, Stephanie and Dave Gridgeman, Raewyn and James Wharerau, and Megan and Richard Houghton. Adored Nana and Great-Nana, Special thanks to all the staff at Ascot Care Home, and Leah Brown for the kindness and care given to June. A family farewell has been held. Messages can be left on June's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes.
RANKIN, Murray Irving:
Formerly of Invercargill, having retired to Wânaka. Passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on 31 March 2026, aged 69 years. Dearly loved son of the late Ray and Mary Rankin. Loved husband of the late Gwenda Rankin (née McLeod). Cherished friend of Ann Walker. Loved father and father-in-law of Gregory and Rebecca (Brisbane), Simon and Ché (Wellington), and Anna and Scott (Invercargill). Adored Grandad of Olivia, Harriet, Hugo (Brisbane), and Charlie and Thomas (Invercargill). Loved brother and brother-in-law of Keith and Jeanette (Invercargill), Allan (Motueka). Loved brother-in-law of Fiona and Ray (Christchurch), and Elspeth and David (Paraparaumu). Loved uncle of Leah and Paul (Christchurch), Hayden and Rachel (Invercargill), Lauren, Finlay, Callum and partners (London). A service to celebrate Murray’s life will be held at J Fraser & Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, on Thursday 9 April at 10.00am. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated. The family sincerely thank the staff of the Medical Ward at Southland Hospital, the Dunedin and Christchurch Haematology teams, Rânui House in Christchurch, and Hospice Southland for their amazing care and support.
Messages to 17 Swinton Street, Gladstone, Invercargill 9810 or to Murray’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
Acknowledgements and Memoriam's:
Illona Maree Wood (nee Blomfield):
15.04.1969 - 02.04.2025
You left us beautiful memories
And your love is still our guide
Though we cannot see you
You are always by our side
Always cherished and forever in our hearts