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FORDE, Isobel Nancy ( Nancy):
Of Heddon Bush , peacefully at Clare House, Invercargill on Saturday 31st October 2026, in her 96th year. For 64 years the much loved wife and best friend of the late Des. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Greg and Liz ( USA), Dalene and Howdy, Paula and Dave, Mark and Joan. Loved and respected Grandad Nana of Richard, Shaun, Tony, Nicolas, and Emma. Nana Nancy to Mitchell, and Finlay, Charlotte, and Willow. Loved sister and sister -in-law and Aunt of the Rizzi and Forde families. A service to celebrate Nancy's life will be held at 11am, Monday 9th November at J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr of Esk and Doon Street, Invercargill followed by interment at the East Winton Cemetery. Messages to 59 Gerard Road, Drummond RD3, Otautau. 9683 or to Nancy's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes, where the livestream link can be found.
MATHESON, Stephen John:
Peacefully, at home in Wanaka, on Friday October 23, 2026; aged 76 years. Much loved husband of Robyn. Father and father-in-law of Claire and Chris, and David and Chloe. Adored Poppa to Spencer, Adeline, Kit and Jack. Dear brother of the late Candy, brother-in-law of Alan, and uncle to Cath and Emma. A wonderful friend to many, Stephen will be dearly missed by all who knew him. A special thank you to Hospice, RDS and all the medical staff involved in Stephen’s care. A private family cremation has been held. A memorial service to celebrate Stephen’s life will be held in The Wanaka Community Hub, 34 McDougall Street, Wanaka, at 2pm on Friday, 6 November. Messages to the Matheson Family, 2 Briar Bank Drive, Wanaka, 9305.
RIDDELL, Hugh Irvine:
Peacefully, on Monday, November 2, 2026; aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of Sandra “Sandy”, much loved father and father-in-law of Zarlene and Brian Hannam (Hastings), Darryn and Raewyn, devoted grandad “Gangy” of Emma, Kate, Jane, Millie; Ruby, Harrison, Will and Great “Gangy” to baby Imogen. Special thanks to all the staff at Mossbrae for their wonderful care and support. A memorial service to celebrate Hugh’s life will be held at Campbell & Sons, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel at 2:00pm on Friday, November 6. Livestream will be available via www.campbellandsons.co.nz/live-stream. Messages to 7a Ayr Street, Mosgiel 9024.
Acknowledgements and Memoriam's:
WINDLE, John Kevin:
In Memoriam
John Kevin Windle 5-11-2025
Remembering you is easy
I do it every day.
Missing you is a heartache that never goes away.
Special memories shared 2day.
Marilyn Brendan and Sean.
WINDLE, John Kevin:
5th Nov is the day you left this world, but never our hearts. We no longer hold your hand But will always carry your love. You remain a beautiful part of every tomorrow we live .Special memories shared 2day Marilyn Brendan and Sean .