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DE’BLECOURT (KETTINK), Timothy Peter Mark (Tim, Timmytink):
Tragically as a result of an accident on Wednesday, October 14; aged 42 years. Loved and devoted father of Pascalle and Bryce. Special Son of Marilyn and Gerard Kettink, Brother and Brother-in-law to Rochelle & Paul Urquhart, Denise & Steve Tasker. Uncle to Harrison, Myah, Liam, Katelyn and Ewan. Heartfelt thanks to Tim’s colleagues, the nurse, and the Clydevale and Balclutha emergency services who were first on the scene - your efforts were truly appreciated. A service to celebrate Tim's life will be held on Thursday, October 22 at 11:00am in the South Otago Town & Country Club, 1 Yarmouth Street, Balclutha, followed by private cremation. For those unable to attend the service, a livestream link will be available on Leishman's website. Messages to PO Box 15200 Waihola 9243
HARRADINE, Kevin Owen:
Suddenly on Tuesday 13th October 2026 at Waikawa. Loved son of the late Richard and the late Fay Harradine. Loved Brother and Brother-in-law of Judy and Colin Jefcoate (Tuatapere), and Annette Barnes (Australia). Loved Uncle to Lance and Andrea, Scott and Jenny, Riki and Melissa, Angela and Andrew. Loved great uncle to Georgia, Cooper and Chloe. A special mate to many around the Lakes District, Waikawa, and Invercargill areas. A service to celebrate Kevin will be held in the Invercargill Christian Centre, Leet Street, Invercargill, on Wednesday 21st October 2026 at 1.30 pm, followed by an interment at the Eastern Cemetery. If you are unable to attend, a livestream will be available on Kevin’s tribute page. Messages for the “Harradine Family” can be sent to PO Box 632 Invercargill 9840 or leave a message on Kevin’s tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/kevin.
PRICE Margaret Martin (nee Mathieson):
Passed peacefully after a short illness on Saturday 17th October 2026. Dearly loved wife of the late Edwin. Loved mother of Nicola* and Malcolm. Loved Grandmother of David and James, and loved great grandmother of Hudson. A service for Margaret will be held on Tuesday 27th October 2026, 10.30am in First Church, Tay Street, Invercargill. Private Cremation will follow. Messages to 72 Regent Street Invercargill or to Margaret’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where her livestream link is available. (*denotes deceased)
SHAW, Russell Alan:
Born: 30/4/1951 Passed: 17/10/2026 It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful, unexpected passing of Russell, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Lynley. Cherished and loved father and father-in-law of Melanie and Joe, Carla and Sean.Loved Pop of Caleb and Sian, Jordan and Haylee, Cait and Luca, Emma and Ollie.Dearly loved son and son-in-law of *Peter and *Reta, and *George and *Olive. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Peter and Karen, William and Jennifer, *Reta and *Kevin, Wayne and Paula, *Maurice, Annette and Graham, Stephen and Robyn, and Raelyn.The family would like to say a huge thank you to the staff of the Critical Care Units at Southland and Dunedin Hospitals for the support and amazing care provided to Russell. A service to celebrate Russell's life will be held at Ascot Park Hotel, Invercargill, on Friday the 23rd of October at 1 pm, followed by interment at the Eastern Cemetery.Messages may be sent to 113B Lorn Street, Invercargill, or may be left on Russell's tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz* denotes deceased
VELLINGA, Antonie (Tony), (of Edendale):
Suddenly at home on Sunday, October 11, 2026, aged 80 years. Dearly loved Dad and father-in-law of Johnny (Mataura), Keri-Ann Brand and Shane (Riverton), loved Grandad of Jade and Taryn Latta; Reuben, Kobe, and Riley Brand; great Grandad of Hudson, and Karsden Latta. Son of Henk* and Trijntje*, brother and brother-in-law of Henk and Helen (Amsterdam), and uncle of Thomas. Dad was born in Amsterdam, came to NZ when he was 18, and made NZ his home. He got his wish by staying in his home, Turner Street, Edendale, till the end. Thank you to the Police, Ambulance staff, and Rob Hall (Southern Funeral Home) for your care of Dad in the last part of his journey. As per Tony's wishes, a private cremation has been held. Messages to 40 Shrewsbury Street, Riverton 9822. Southern Funeral Home FDANZ. (*denotes deceased)