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CLARIDGE, Paul Edward, (Mataura):
Suddenly at home on Sunday, October 25, 2026, aged 47 years. Adored soulmate of Cara, and loved Dad of Rylee, and Flynn. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Rhys and Maree (Wellington), Cassandra and Vaughan Baylis (Wellington), Ian and Sarah Henderson (Christchurch), and loved Uncle of Peppa, and Carter; Calin, and Jorja. Adored son of *Owen and *Bev, loved Grandson of *Eileen and *Ted Claridge, Rose and *Melvin McCorkindale and a loved nephew and cousin. A respected and loved brother from another mother of Andy Gillies, Malcolm Troupe, Steven James, Mouse James, Kylie Dalgleish, Jen Gould, and loved workmate of all the team at Southland Helicopters Ltd. Respected by so many.
Fly higher now than ever before my love. Always loved, never ever forgotten. Till we meet again xx.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Paul will be held at Southland Helicopters Ltd, 516 Collinson Road, Tussock Creek, on Thursday, November 5th, at 3.00pm, followed by refreshments. Livestream link available at www.southernfunerals.co.nz. No flowers but please think about donating to Otago Rescue Helicopters instead. We want to remember Paul for the character he was. Our door is open if you wish to pop round, with all messages, cards stories and photos of Paul greatly appreciated to: 33 Bangor Street, Mataura 9712. (*denotes deceased).
KEMP, Herbert Charles (Bert):
after a short illness, peacefully at Ranui Court Retirement Village, on Wednesday 14 October, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of the late Annette, loved and respected father and father-in-law of Stephen and Libby, and Louise and Ross Calder, treasured Grandad of Liam and Finn, and Erin and Aimee, loved brother, uncle, cousin and friend to many. A heartfelt special thank you to the team at Ranui Court Retirement Village for their care and support not only of Bert, but also of his wife and sister. A service to celebrate Bert’s life will be held in the Masonic Lodge, 83 Tarbert Street, on Monday 19 October, at 1pm. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Otago Hospice, cash can be left at the service, messages to 19 Earnscleugh Road, Alexandra, 9210 – Central Otago Funerals FDANZ.
SCOTT, Leslie James “Brigsy”:
Passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with family by his side, at Longwood Care Home, Riverton, on Thursday 22 October 2026. In his 99th year. Dearly loved and devoted husband of Alison for 73 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Colin and Heather (Te Anau), Barry and Pam (Manapouri). Loved Grandad of Christine and Mark, Tracey and Ricky, Aaron and Kymm, Mark and Shanelle, and a loved Great- Grandad of 10. Special thanks to Southland Hospital, Hospice Southland, Tuatapere Medical Centre, and Longwood Care Home for their special care of Les. Thanks also to Mel and Les’s many carer’s. A service to celebrate Les’s life will be held in the Waiau Town and Country Club, 41 King Street, Tuatapere on Saturday 31 October at 1.00pm. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated and may be left at Les’s service. Digital messages can be left on Les’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes