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Loading...ANDERSON, Peter Warren:
10.08.1941 – 13.09.2026
Peacefully passed away at Southland Hospital on Sunday, 13 September 2026. Much loved husband of the late Wilma Anderson. Loved father and father-in-law of Cheree, Michelle, Symon, and Heath and Heather. Loved stepfather of Arlene and Kennith, Denise, Sheryl and Andrew, Rae, and Adrian and Amanda. Loved Pop to 24 grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren. Loved son of the late Nellie and Tom Anderson. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Bob*, Val, Sam*, Helen, Joan, and Muriel, and brother-in-law to many. Peter’s service will be held at the Southland Crematorium on Monday, 21 September, at 1.00pm. Messages to the Anderson family may be sent c/- Distinct Funerals, 69 Bond Street, Invercargill 9810, or may be left on Peter’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz, where a livestream link can also be found.
KENNEDY Garry Earl (Gaz):
Unexpectly, doing what he loved on Friday, September 11, 2026, aged 64 years. Dearly loved husband of Sue, loved father of Jason, adored Poppy of Lacey, and Skyla. Son of the late Earl and Elsie (Oamaru), brother and brother-in-law of Bruce, Glennis and Colin Middlemiss, Karen and *David Mills, Lousia and Michael Borgman; loved by all his nieces and nephews, and best friend of Red and Gonzo. A service to celebrate Garry's life will be held in Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore on Friday, 18 September at 11.00 am followed by a private cremation. Family warmly invite you to join them at the Gore Town and Country Club after the service to share further memories of Garry. Special thank you to Matt White for supporting Garry in his final moments and the care he gave. Messages to 375 Dunns Road, Oreti, Invercargill 9879. (Denotes deceased). Southern Funeral Home. FDANZ
SMITH, Patricia Elizabeth (nee McCauley):
Peacefully in the care of Hawthorndale Care Village on Sunday 13 September 2026; aged 88 years. Love wife of the late Roy, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Beverley*, Sharon Hinga, Debra and Chris Petersen (Te Anau), Peter and Kaylene (Adelaide), Neil and Sandra, David and Amanda, Craig and Claire. A much loved Nanny of all her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. A loved sister, sister-in-law, and aunty. A service to celebrate Pat’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Thursday 17 September at 2.00pm, private cremation to follow. You are invited to join the service via livestream by going to the Avenal Park website, obituaries page and clicking on the link on Pat’s profile. Messages to 33 Maitland Street, Invercargill 9812.
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