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BODKIN, Shirley:
Passed away peacefully at Bupa Care Home, aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife and cherished companion for 66 years of the late Bill. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Ann and Graham, Ross* and Belinda, Jane and Keith*, Sally and Dene. Treasured grandmother of twelve and great-grandmother of seven. The family extends its sincere thanks to the staff of Bupa Care Home for their care, support, and kindness. A private cremation has been held. A celebration of Shirley’s life will be held on Sunday 14 June, at 3 pm at Whitestone Room, Ascot Park Hotel. All welcome. Messages may be left on Shirley's tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz (*Denotes deceased)
BUTCHER, Keith William:
Passed away peacefully at Hospice Southland, Invercargill, on Tuesday 9th June 2026. Aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Ruby. Much loved father and father-in-law of Trevor and the late Lesley, Neville and Sandra, Yvonne and Murray, Karen and Murray. Loving Grandad of his grandchildren Kieran, Hanna, Eliza, Cate, Marc and his wife Elizabeth, the late Dallas, Jaidyn, Tiegan and husband Nicol, and his great grandchildren Olivia, Kayla, Travis, Charlotte, Tate, Skyla, Ava-Rose, Nga Rangi, Adeline, Eloise, and Juliet. Thank you to all the staff at Southland Hospital and Hospice Southland for their care of Keith. A service to celebrate Keith’s life will be held in J Fraser & Sons Chapel, cnr Esk & Doon Streets Invercargill, on Friday 12th June at 1.00pm. Messages to 113 Albert Street, Gladstone, Invercargill 9810 or to Keith’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream link of his service can be viewed.
MILLS, Eric John:
Passed away peacefully at home on Friday, 5 June 2026, with his wife Jenny by his side. Loved father and father-in-law, grand and great-grandfather of Graeme* and Claire, Brian and Maree, Janine and Grant Smail, Stacy and Roy Poutasi, Darrin and Sarah and their families. Eric’s family will fulfil his wishes of no funeral and have a family gathering. Messages may be left on Eric’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz, or sent to 387 Ythan Street, Invercargill.
RIDDER, Douglas James:
13-1-1930 - 5-6-2026. Passed away peacefully at Rowena Jackson (Donovan Wing). Aged 96 years. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Fay for 71 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Paul and Janice (Manapouri), Graeme and Paula (Invercargill), and Barry and Sandra (Cromwell). Much loved Pop of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Brother of John Ridder*, Cam McNaughton*, Duncan McNaughton*, and Bruce McNaughton. A private service and cremation was held on Monday 8th June 2026. A sincere thank you to the staff at Rowena Jackson (Donovan Wing) for their patience and care of Doug.
R.I.P
Messages to G Ridder, 40 Brown Rd, RD2 Invercargill, 9872 or to Doug’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes (* denotes deceased)
TAYLER, Phillip Edward:
Passed away peacefully at his home ' Lorne Peak' on Sunday 7th June 2026, in his 80th year. Dearly loved husband of Jenny for 49 years. A much loved and respected father and father-in-law and granddad of Matthew and Shona, Logan, and Prue (Lorne Peak): Elizabeth and Jeff, Grayson, Fletcher, and Hadley ( Rolleston): Aileen and Hayden, Henry, and Imogen ( Mosgiel): A service to celebrate the life and times of Phillip will be held at 10.30am, Saturday 13th June at J Fraser and Son's Chapel, Corner of Esk and Doon Street, Invercargill. Private interment . Messages to P.O. Box 19 Garston. 9750 or to Phillips tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where the livestream link can be found.
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