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HORRELL, Victor Ivan Charles (Ivan):
Suddenly at home after a medical event, on October 23, aged 61 years. Dearly loved husband of Tracy, beloved Dad of Ainsley and Joesph, loved Grandpa of Leo and Flynn. Son of Phylis* and Vic*, brother of David, Debbie*, Heather and Irene. A tortured soul who nobody understood, is now at peace. Devastatingly missed already. He was a fantastic smart guy and was so loved. As per Ivan’s wishes, a private service has been held. Messages to 38 Gormack Street, Balclutha, 9230.
JESSOP, Warren Karl (Jess):
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Warren (Jess) on October 26, 2026, at the Radius Fulton Home, Dunedin after a brave battle; aged 66 years. Adored and cherished fiancé for 16 years of Jenny, beloved son of Brian and the late Yvonne, beloved brother and brother-in-law of Mark and Caroline (Millers Flat), Sarah, and loved uncle to Jak, Georgie, and Lola, dearly loved stepdad of Diana and Tim, Sarah, Nick and Alyse, and treasured Poppa to Sylvie, James and Emma. A big thank you to the staff at Radius Fulton Home for their care and support. A service to celebrate Jess’s life will be held at Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin at 1pm on Wednesday, November 4. Please bring a flower from your garden, as Jess would have loved that. Jess's service will be livestreamed on gillions.co.nz/kiwi-channel.
PASCO, Tui Marie:
Peacefully at Southland Hospital, surrounded by her loving family on Friday 23 October 2026. Dearly loved wife of the late Geoff, and amazing mother, mother-in law, nana and great-nana of Michelle and Terry Keene, Alex and Troy, Ollie, Sam and Conner, the late Albie; the late Nicola Parkes, Ryan and Nish, Tori and Josh, Toby; Pete and Tracy, Reuben; Karen. Very special and loved friend of Chris and Cheryl Parkes and family. A much loved sister, sister-in-law and aunt.
R.I.P.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Patrick’s Church, corner Rimu and View Streets on Friday 30 October at 1.30 pm, followed by interment at Eastern Cemetery. Rosary at the church on Thursday 29 October at 7pm. Messages can be sent to 245 Bowmont Street, Invercargill 9812 or to Tui’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there is a livestream link to the service.
ROSS, Ruth Anne:
On Monday, October 26, 2026, peacefully after a short illness, with family by her side, at Summerset at Bishops Court; aged 75 years. Much loved Mum of Nicky, and Megan, loved partner and friend of the late Paul Berry, loved Granny of Jari, Josh, Matt, Elden, and Kate, loved sister of Viki*, Steve, and Geoff*, and mother-in-law of Craig (*denotes deceased). A service for Ruth will be held in Hope and Sons Chapel, 523 Andersons Bay Road, at 2pm on Monday, November 2, followed by private cremation. Messages to the Ross family, C/- PO Box 5013, Dunedin 9054, or via Ruth's notice at hopeandsons.co.nz.
Acknowledgements and Memoriam's:
BARTON, Susan Margaret:
20.2.1966 – 28.10.2012
Gates of memories will never close
How much we miss you no one knows
Days will pass into years
And we'll think about those memories with silent tears
Love always Diana and Karl.