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DAWSON, Luke Thomas:
Suddenly at home, due to a medical event, on Thursday 15th January 2026. Aged 30 years. Much loved son of Michelle and Hugh Dawson. Dearly loved brother of Gaby, and Hannah, and brother-in-law of Godwin, and Sam. Treasured partner of Chey, and loving Dad to Skylar, Aliya, and Aroha. Being a Dad was his calling and his happy place. He loved his work and friends at C.S. Art. A friend and brother to many. A service to celebrate Luke’s life will be held in J Fraser & Son’s Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, on Saturday, January 24th, at 12.00pm. Followed by an interment at Eastern Cemetery. Message’s to 109 West Street, Hawthorndale, Invercargill 9810 or to Luke’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream link is available.
McMILLAN, Vicki Maria:
On Tuesday 20 January 2026, after a courageous and inspiring battle with cancer, and surrounded by her beautiful children, Vicki passed peacefully into God’s loving care. Aged 59 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Jasmine and Ayson, Reuben and Liana, Jamaine, Georgia and Jack. Treasured nana of Alexis, Amelia, Arlo, Marlow and Jovie. Loved daughter of the late Mervyn and the late Gweneth McMillan. Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Paul and Tina, Lyneen and Michael, and the late Mark. A much-loved aunty, niece, cousin, and a very special friend to her faith family and many others whose lives she touched.
“Don’t worry, be happy.”
A service to celebrate Vicki’s life will be held at Four Winds Farm, 27 Shanks Road, Tuturau, on Sunday, 25 January 2026, commencing at 12.00 noon. Her final service will be held at the Southland Crematorium Chapel, Rockdale Road, Invercargill, on Monday, 26 January 2026, at 1.00pm. A livestream of Sunday’s service will be available at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/vicki. Vicki will be resting at home until Saturday, then she will be at Four Winds Farm until 11.00am Monday. Messages to the “McMillan family” can be sent to PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840, or left on Vicki’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/vicki.
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