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Loading...HARTMAN, Elizabeth Shirley:
Peacefully passed away at Hawthorndale Care Village, on Saturday 22 August, aged 79 years. Loved wife of Tom* and mother of Alex. Loved daughter of Joan* and Harold* Boult. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Jen* and Max* Ffitch, Denise and Ross* Smith, Ted and Bev Boult, and sister-in-law to her Irish family. Loved “Aunty Liz” to her nine nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Liz’s life will be held at the Salvation Army Church 29 Victoria Ave, Invercargill on Friday 28th August at 1.30 pm.Messages to Hartman Family c/o 69 Bond St, Invercargill 9810, or can be left on Liz's tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz
MacGREGOR, John:
Passed away in the tender care of Gore Hospital staff, on Saturday August 22, 2026, with his loving family by his side, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Edith* for over 60 years, much loved dad of Andrew and Fiona (Oamaru), Ken (Auckland), Jo and Terry (Lake Hawea), much loved Grandad of Callum, Lachlan, and Isabel, Larissa and Daniel, Regan and Meg, treasured Great Grandad of Isla, and Maddi. Dearly loved and special brother and brother-in-law of Duncan* MacGregor, Jim and Margaret Lamb and families, dearly loved son of Jo* and Jock* MacGregor. (*denotes deceased)
“Gone to be with Shorty”
A private family service for John will be held at Charlton Park Cemetery. A celebration of John’s life will be held at the Hokonui Bowling Club on Saturday August 29, 2026, at 2.00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations would be gratefully received for Hokonui St John Ambulance at his service. Messages to 100 Broughton Street, Gore 9710
WILLIAMS, John Reginald:
John passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and love on August 22, 2026, after a brief stay at Windsor Park care home. Aged 87. Dearly loved husband of Helen (nee Horrell) for 64 years. Loved and respected father and father-in-law of Judy and Stan; Diane and Anthony; Steven; Terry and Pam. Adored Granddad of Lisa and Sam, Kylie*, and Stacey; Penni and AJ, Mikayla and Kaea; Karen, John, and Rosie. Cheeky Grandie of Robbie and Olivia; Mason, Marley and Te Ariki; Zyah and Reggae.
‘Forever remembered for his cheeky smile’
A Requiem Mass to celebrate the life of John will be held in the Gore Catholic Church, Ardwick St, on Friday August 28 at 1.30pm. Interment to follow at Charlton Park Cemetery. A Rosary will be held at the Church on Thursday at 7pm. If you wish to view on livestream https://vimeo.com/event/6133074 Messages to Villa 11, 9 Reaby Road, Gore, 9710.
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