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HAYWOOD, Suzanne Mary:
7/5/1940 – 1/11/2026
Peacefully in the care of Longwood Riverton Rest Home with her loving family by her side. Dearly beloved wife of Albert Raymond for 65 years. Loved Mum of David and Debbie, Sandra and Lawrence, and Dianne and Graeme. Adored grandmother of Kelvin, Raymond, Jason*, Shaun, Mecaela, Chantelle*, April, and Cody and great grandmother of her 8 great grandchildren. A service to celebrate Suzanne’s life will be held in the Riverton Anglican Church, Riverton, on Thursday 5 November at 1:00pm, the service will conclude with the interment at the Riverton Cemetery. Suzanne’s family would like to thank the staff of Bupa Longwood for their care of their Mum and family. Messages to 237 Orepuki-Riverton Highway, 1 RD, Riverton 9881.
KIRKPATRICK, James Alexander (Jimmy):
15.7.1959 - 22.10.2026
It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Jimmy, dearly loved husband of Wendy, much loved father of Olivia, Demi, James, Jessica, and Katie. Loved son of the late Jim and Margaret. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Asta and Steve, and Shaun and Tracy. Loved grandfather and uncle. A private funeral has been held, as per Jimmy's wishes. Special thanks to Tauranga Hospital and Waipuna Hospice for their kindness, care and support. Donations to Waipuna Hospice in memory of Jimmy would be greatly appreciated. Messages and condolences can be sent to [email protected].
LAWSON, Jennifer Louise (Gerry):
17.6.1944 - 30.10.2026
Gerry peacefully passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026. Treasured wife and soulmate of Neville for 66 years. Much loved mum of Michael and Jo and mum-in-law of Nicki. The best Granny to Grace, Olly, Vinny and Charlie. Any messages can be sent to 46 Rene Street, RD2, Blenheim, or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz. In accordance with Gerry's wishes, a private cremation has been held.
MATHIESON, Noeline Florence: (Of Heddon Bush and Winton)
Peacefully at Southland Hospital on Friday October 30, 2026. Aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Maurice. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Andrew and Jennifer (Melissa, Texas) and cherished nana of Tyler and Tristan. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Jenny and Geoff Wynn (Geraldine) and loved sister-in-law of the late Sylvia and Bill King, and the late Colin and Eudora Mathieson (Rangiora). Loved Aunt of Sandra, Stephen and Brenda, Margo and John; Sandy, the late Karen, David and Jan; Vicki, and Daimon. A service to celebrate Noeline’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 11am , on Wednesday November 4. The funeral will then leave for the Otautau Cemetery. Messages can be sent to 11 Niddry Crescent, Winton or to Noeline’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there is a livestream link to the service.
OWEN, Peter William:
Peacefully at BUPA Ascot Care Home, Invercargill on Monday, 2nd November 2026, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Janet. Loved father and father-in-law of Bruce & Julie (Waimate), Dale & Nicky, and Ross & Leanne. Adored Grandma of all her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Cherished son of Harold* and Gladys* and son-in-law of Bill* and Myrtle* Bailey. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Bernie* and Janet*, Ian* and Leonie, Terry and Lois, Murray and Jocelyn, and Kevin and Jill, George* & Beth, Robin* & Gaye, Alan*, and Murray and loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Peter’s life will be held in the Southland Crematorium Chapel, Rockdale Road on Thursday, 5th November at 10:00am. Messages to 158 Inglewood Road, Newfield, Invercargill 9812
RICKERBY, Kevin Francis:
Sunrise: 27 December 1940
Sunset: 31 October 2026
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, at Hospice Southland. Deeply loved husband of Judith, brother of Allan* and Michael, and adored father of Roger, Steven*, Jenni and Cheryl. Much-loved grandfather of Jemma, Sharne and his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A loved uncle, family member and dear friend to many. Kevin will be immensely missed by all who knew and loved him. A funeral service to celebrate Kevin's life will be held at St Patrick's Church, 21 Rimu Street, Heidelberg, Invercargill, on Friday, 6 November 2026, at 1.00 pm. Messages and cards may be sent to 115 Grace Street, Appleby, Invercargill, or left on Kevin's tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz.
RIDDLE, Margaret Rose 'Peggy':
On October 31 2026 peacefully at Oakwoods Retirement Village, Richmond, Nelson with family by her side. In her 91st year. Much loved wife of Eddie (deceased). Loving mother and mother-in-law of Dale and Jill, Kevin, and Lisa. Dearly loved Nana of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Heartfelt thanks to the staff at Oakwoods for all their loving care and support. A private cremation has been held.
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HENDERSON, James Gibb:
17.10.1913 - 3.11.1976
Beloved husband of Ivy Gladys*. Beloved father of Ainsley Ronice, James Frederick, Robert Murray and David John. 50 years today. Still missed. (*denotes deceased).