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Loading...BEER, Norman Winston:
Peacefully at Southland Hospital, Invercargill on Sunday 6 September 2026. Aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Ruth. Loved father and father-in-law of Alan and Alaina, and the late Andrew. Cherished Grandad of Natasha and Robert. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Lindsay and Bronwyn Beer. Dearly loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Norman’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, at 10am, on Friday 11 September. Then leaving for the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to 64 Ritchie Street, Invercargill. Digital messages may be left at Norman’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream is available.
HARDING, Pamela Anne (Pam):
Pam passed peacefully at Ascot Bupa, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday 5th September 2026, aged 85. Dearly loved wife of the late Alan. Cherished mum, mum-in-law, grandma and great-gran of Gary and Eileen, Ricky and Lina, Haylee and Logan, Shelley and Michael, Shannon and Hamish; the late Christine, Chris and Jenna, Rueben and Louise, Amos and Sarah, Josh and Ange, Matthew and Danielle; Vicky and Richard, Steven and Mata; and Gran's many great-grandees. A service to celebrate Pam's life will be held on Wednesday 9th September at 1.00pm in J Fraser & Son's Chapel, Corner Esk & Doon Streets, Invercargill. Messages to 40 Tummel Street, Invercargill 9810 or on Pam's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream link can be found.
ROSS, Pam (nee Muilwyk):
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Southland Hospital on Wednesday 2 September, 2026, aged 70 years. Dearly beloved wife, best friend and soul mate of Bruce for over fifty years. Beloved Mum and mother-in-law of Suzanne and Brent Thomson and Amy and Craig Merrilees, and treasured Nana of Sophie and Caitlin Merrilees. Youngest daughter of Elaine* and Peter* Muilwyk and sister and sister-in-law of Linda* and Russell Hewitson, Marilyn and John Conner, and Arnold and Maria Muilwyk. Loved by all her nieces and nephews and a loved niece and cousin of her Dutch family in The Netherlands. A service to celebrate Pam’s life will be held at Fraser & Sons Chapel, corner of Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Tuesday 8 September at 1.30pm. A private family cremation will be held following the service. Messages to the Ross Family, 153 Mary Street, Invercargill or Pam’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes, where the livestream link of the service can be found. (* denotes deceased)
TAYLOR, Helen Mary:
Helen passed peacefully at Southland Hospital, surrounded by family, on the afternoon of the 3rd September, aged 67.Beloved mother of Rebecca, Wade, Reiss, and Jordan. Mother-in-law of Troy, Kelly, and Rowan. Grandmother of Tylah, Ethan, Teagan, Liam, Madison, Amelia, and Rowland. Beloved sixth of seven sisters and a fondly remembered auntie of all her nieces and nephews Helen has been naturally interred at the Eastern Cemetery in line with her wishes. Messages only to 56 Mavora Crescent, Invercargill 9812.Please, no flowers.
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