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Loading...CREGEEN, George Joseph (Joe):
A young 97. Beloved husband of Fay. Loved father and father-in-law of Karen and Stephen Dalley, Joanne and Craig Dowden, Gwen and Simon Connor, Lynne and Reece Samuels. Loved Grandad of all his grand and great-grandchildren. Loved brother of Tom* and Maisie*. As per Joe's wishes a private farewell has taken place. Sincere thanks to the staff at Iona Wing, Peacehaven Rest Home for their dedicated loving care and support. Messages can be sent to Joe's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes. (*denotes deceased)
DIXON, Kathleen Zoe:
Peacefully in the care of Southland Hospital, aged 91 years. Loved wife of the late Ernest Dixon and previously the late David Annan. Loved mum of David, Ian, Paul and Sherryl. A very much loved nana to all her grand and greatgrandchildren. A private service has been held, and was followed by a burial at Riverton. Tributes for Zoe can be left on her tribute page, mwfunerals.co.nz/s/zoe
EVANS, Ian Donald:
Passed away peacefully at home on Monday 10th August 2026, in his 80th year.
Loved son of the late Jack and Mavis Evans. Brother and brother in law of Isabel and George Kells, Uncle of his nieces and nephews. Esteemed cousin of his extended family. A Graveside Memorial Service for Ian will be held at a later date – details to be advised. Messages to c/- Evans Family, PO Box 1380 Invercargill or to Ian’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
GORTON, Richard John:
Of Invercargill. Passed away peacefully at Southland Hospital on Sunday, 9 August 2026 aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband of Lolita. Much loved father of Kimberley, Lee, and Christopher. Adored Grandad of Blake, Sharna, Sophia, and Brock; and great-grandad of April. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Bruce* and Lynette*, Julie and Lawrence* Shaw (Cairns); loved uncle of Carl, Dion, Gaven, Nicholas, and Matthew. A private service to celebrate Richard's life will be held. Messages can be sent to 14 White Street, Invercargill 9812 or to Richard's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes *denotes deceased
HANCOCK, Dr. Gordon Charles:
Peacefully at Rowena Jackson with his family by his side, on Thursday August 6 2026, aged 76. Treasured and loved husband of Susan. Entertaining and cherished father and father-in-law of Martin and Nadine, Matthew, Gareth and Morgan, Chris and Patty, Brendon and Natalie, and William. Adored Grandad of Max and Louie. A special thank you to all the staff at Rowena Jackson for their beautiful care of Gordon. A service to celebrate Gordon’s life will be held at Lindisfarne Methodist Church, 22 Lindisfarne St, Invercargill, on Friday August 14 2026, at 11am followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to Parkinson’s New Zealand would be gratefully accepted and can be left at the service. Messages can be sent to the ‘Hancock Family’, PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840 or leave a message on Gordon’s tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/gordon.
He whakamaumaharatanga tenei mo Mary Henry (nee Kahukaka) No Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi:
20 August 1948 - 10 August 2026
Ka tangi hotuhotu te ngakau ki te wehenga o to tatou māmā, e te māmā, moe mai ra. It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Māmā, Nan, Nanny Granz whose heartbeat for the final time surrounded by whānau on Monday evening, 10th August 2026. Born on 20th August 1948 in Patea to Rangi Ropata and Kuramahaurangi (nee Ratahi) Kahukaka. She was the devoted wife of the late David Henry (Henare) and the loving māmā of Deanne and Wayne, David and Estelle, Sheryl and Rolland, and Sara. She was a cherished Nan to her many mokopuna: Levi, Sam, Amelia, Jayde, Savannah, Yasmin, Zayviyn, Ruby, Tai, Jerome*, Anaru, Massey, Mana, Mia, Myles, Mace, and Taupo. A proud Nanny Granny to her moko tuarua: Samaia, Waimirirangi, Filipo, Tei, Kaharau, Harlem, Taimana, RJ, Imani Jayde, Krome, Remy, Te Arahi, Kawiti, Taraia, Aorere, Torene, Elias, Alani, Maikoa, Zebastian, Jerome, Anaru, Raiona, Jaezachan,
Dannie-Jaye, Harley, Kahurangi, and Rahiri. Māma will be taken on to Ngā Hau e Whā Marae, Conon St, Invercargill on Wednesday afternoon. Service details yet to come. Messages to Mary Henry Whanau, C/- P O Box 1345, Invercargill 9840 Kore kore rawa koe e warewaretia. Ngau tonu te ngakau mou.
LLOYD, Margaret Jean:
Sadly, Margaret passed away after a long illness on Sunday, the 9th of August 2026 at Southland Hospital. Loved companion of Trev. Fantastic Mum and mum-in-law of Katrina, Steven and Selina, Adam and Amy. Adored Nana and great-nana of Alysha; Ally, Jack; Hunter, Hayley, Madison; Harley and Archer. A service to celebrate the life of Margaret will be held on Tuesday 18th August at 10.00am in J Fraser & Sons Chapel, Cnr Esk & Doon Streets, Invercargill. Messages to 11 Mepal Place, Invercargill 9812 or on Margaret's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz
MOCKFORD, Hector Keith (Keith): CMT 925776, 14th Intake
Passed away in the loving care of Rest Haven staff on Monday August 10, 2026, in his 91st year. Dearly loved husband of Joy, father and father-in-law to David and Cheryl, Margaret, Gwen and the late Ivan, Andrew and Jolie, Grandfather to Susan, Diana Abercrombie, Sarah Idzikowski, Ryan, Isaac, Liam and Great Grandfather to Winsome, Hector, Sullivan and Barnaby. Brother-in-law to Lindsay Henry, and Pat Collins. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, August 17, at 1.30pm, in the RSA Function Lounge, Bowler Ave, Gore. Messages to 35 Huron Street, Gore 9170
MURPHY, Gerard Joseph (Murph):
Vietnam 1969 – 1972
PTE E44440 – 3 Pl V6 Vietnam
Passed away peacefully in the care of Wyndham Resthome, on Friday 7 August 2026; aged 76 years. Loved son of the late George and Mary (Molly) Murphy. Loved brother and brother- in-law of Colleen (Whangerei), Shona and Lou (Nelson), Maureen and John (Whangarei), Michael (Levin), Therese and Roger (Dunedin), and Terry and Christine (Whangarei), and loving uncle to all his nieces and nephews.
“Always loving – always loved”
A service to celebrate Gerard’s life will be held in the St Joseph’s
Catholic Church, 41 Melbourne Street Queenstown on Friday 14
August at 12.30, interment to follow at the Queenstown
Cemetery. You are invited to join the service via livestream by
going to the Avenal Park Website obituaries page and clicking on
the link on Gerard’s profile. In lieu of flowers please donate to
your local R.S.A. Messages to 284 Chain Hills Road, RD 1
Dunedin 9076 of [email protected]
SKERRETT, Allan Nugent George:
Allan is now free to sail his final journey on the high seas. Allan passed away peacefully 10 August 2026 with his loving family by his side, in the care of O’Byrne Wing, Rowena Jackson Resthome. Dearly beloved husband of Karen. Allan is the second oldest child of Nugent (Boy) and Phyllis Skerrett. Loved Dad of Darrin, Tony and Katrina, and Tia. And loving Grandad of Hemi, Billy, Luke, Rubin and Ellie, and Great Grandad to Xavier and Kaizah. Also beloved Step Dad to Geoff and Lisa Henson, and beloved Step Grandad to Josh, Cam, Jay, Jaime and Ella, and Step Great Grandad to Kacey and Maesyn. Loving brother and brother-in-law of Glennys Young* and Kingsley; May and George Skerrett, Ro and David Brand, Terrol Macdonald, Greg Skerrett, Lyn and Russell Smith, Gay and Doug Grant, Jan* and Murray Wards. A loved Uncle to all his nieces and nephews.
“Gone Fishing.”
A service will be held at J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 1.30pm, on Thursday 13 August. Private cremation to follow. Allan will be at home 3 Milton Street Riverton, until his farewell. Family and friends are welcome. Messages to 3 Milton Street, Riverton. Digital messages may be left at Allan’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream is available.
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