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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.
SANSON, Mark William:
Suddenly taken from us on Monday 21st September 2026, at home in Riversdale, aged 60. Son of the late Bill and Shirley Sanson. Loved and devoted partner of Robyn. Highly regarded father and father in law of Raymond and D'nique; and Ricky. Life long guardian of Jason and Emily, Kelly and Tim; and Sophie Forever loved and remembered by his grandchildren Archie, Gracie and Hudson, Isla, Lily, Hemi and Fiah, Conor, Dale and Briar. He will be greatly missed and remembered by family, friends and the wider Riversdale community. As per Mark's wishes, a private cremation has taken place. Further details to be confirmed regarding an informal yet appropriate gathering to honour Mark. Messages to Robyn Hawker , 41 Kingsbury Road, 6RD, Gore.9777 or to Mark's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
WILSON, Murray David (Muzz):
Suddenly passed away on Sunday 20th September 2026, aged 66 years. Dearly loved husband of Yvonne. Cherished dad and father in law of Jaidyn and Bonnie, Tiegan and Nicol and the late Dallas. Family sincerely thank Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter, Wanaka Fire Brigade and Police, and those who stopped to help and offered their kindness and support. As per Murray’s wishes a private service has been held. Messages to 113 Albert Street Invercargill or to Murray’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
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