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ABBERTON, Glenys Ruth (nee Miller):
Glenys passed away peacefully at Royal Perth Hospital on 27th February after battling an illness for some months. Dearly loved wife of Gil, loved mother of Jessica & Daniel, daughter of the late Russell & Estelle Miller formerly of 30 Eden Crescent and loved sister & sister-in-law of Karen & Stuart McMillan, cherished Aunty to all of her nephews & niece's. Her funeral will be held on March 10th 11:15am Perth time at Pinnaroo memorial Gardens. Messages to [email protected]
DUGGAN, Christopher Anthony:
23/11/1945 - 04/03/2026
Chris passed away peacefully at Ascot BUPA Care Home. Beloved husband of Heather. Much-loved father of Tony, Julie, and Janaya. Chosen father and father-in-law of Kirsty and Jack, Janine, Sharon and Ted, and Barbara. Cherished grandfather of 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. A celebration of Chris's life will be held on Saturday, 7th March at Southland Crematorium, commencing at 11 am. Donations to the Cancer Society may be left at the service. Messages to Duggan Family, c/o 69 Bond St, Invercargill 9810, or may be left on Chris's tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz where a livestream link can be found.
KOLK, Emmy:
Loved Mum, Oma and great-Oma has joined her much loved husband, John Kolk, on February 28, 2026, aged 88 years. Mum's wishes were to be cremated and be joined with John. She will be missed by her children Ronald and Jenny, Johnny and Trish, Joyce and Johan, her grandchildren Demelza, Josh, Tim, Julius, Jessie, Jamie, Anita, Rachel, Petra and Kevin, and all of 13 great-grandchildren. Messages to J Kolk, RD1, Tuatapere.
"Rest in peace, Mum go and cause some mischief wherever you are."
Love from us all.
LINDSAY, Esther:
Formerly of Dipton and Winton. Peacefully at Waikiwi Gardens on Sunday, March 1, 2026, aged 95 years. Loved wife of the late Ross, mother and mother-in-law of Jenny and Murray Johns, John and Mary, Ann and Graham Cochran. Much admired Nana to grandkids, Nick and Juj, Katie*, Emma and Robbie, Aaron and Pru, Kirstie and Jed; Will and Erin, Nat and Ben, and Georgie. Great-Nana to Archie, Hughie and Alice; Theo; Annie and Charlie; Millie and Henry; Henry and Sadie. A private family graveside service is being held. Friends are invited to join us on Saturday, March 7, from 2.00pm – 5.30pm, at the Dipton Golf Club, to share memories. The family wish to especially thank the wonderful staff of Waikiwi Gardens for their dedicated care, love and support for Mum. Messages to Jenny Johns, 256 Spiritburn Road, Dipton RD, 9791 or to Esther's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes (*denotes deceased).
MacPHERSON, Campbell (Cam):
On Monday, March 2nd 2026, aged 85, Cam passed peacefully into God's loving care. Much loved husband of Ada. Loving father of Russell and Carol, Sandra and Chris, Jackie and Darryl, and Brenda and David. Cherished grandad and great-grandad. Loved brother of Heather, Beth, Jeanette* and Warren. A service to celebrate Cam's life will be held at Winton Presbyterian Church on Monday 9th March 2026 at 11am. Followed by interment at Forest Hill Cemetery Messages to 281 Winton Lorneville Highway, RD1, Winton.9876 or to Cam's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes