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CURRY, David Hugh:
On Friday November 7, 2025, at Southland Hospital, Invercargill. Aged 72 years. Loved son of the late Topsy and Bill Curry. Loved husband of Trish. Loved father and father-in-law of Victoria and Simon Collie. Much loved granddad (and partner in crime) of Alex and Lottie. A loved brother, brother-in-law, and Uncle Dayday. A service to celebrate David’s life will be held in Club Southland, 115 Lett Street, Invercargill, at 11 am, on Thursday November 13. Private cremation to follow. Messages to 357 Oreti Road, Otatara 9879. Digital messages may be left at David’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes.
GENTLE, Pearl Isabel:
Passed away in the loving care of Ribbonwood Country Home staff, on Saturday November 8, 2025. Aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife of Ray, awesome mum and mother-in-law of Joss and Spinner Smith (Haast), Fiona and Brian Wilson (Australia). Step mum of Bridget Gentle (Balclutha), Monique Gentle (Australia), Simon and Daniela (Australia), Craig Gentle (Dunedin). Loved Nana to all her grandchildren. A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday November 12, at the Tapanui Cemetery at 2.00pm followed by light refreshments at the Tapanui RSA. Messages to PO Box 1, Tapanui 9542.
McKERCHAR, Graham (Mick):
18.5.1943 - 1.11.2025
Husband of Jo. Best friend of Jack. Much loved father of Graham, Tania, Brian, Craig (dec) and James (dec). Much loved father-in-law, brother, uncle, grandfather and great grandfather. Forever at peace. May those bagpipes play long and loud. In accordance with Grahams wishes, a private service was held in Invercargill on 5.11.2025. Messages to Tania Broome, 43 Main Street Mataura 9712.
SKEGGS, Keven Mervyn:
Passed away peacefully at Peacehaven, Invercargill, on Friday November 7, 2025. Aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Janette. Loved father and father-in-law of Craig and Jay (Dunedin) and Liz and Dean (Moa Creek) and the late Russell. Loved grandfather of Aiden. Loved brother of Neville, the late Carol, Diane, and Paul. Special thanks to the staff of Peacehaven and to his friends, Shirley and Eric Daley for taking such good care of Keven. A service to celebrate Keven’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 1.30pm, on Thursday November 13. Private cremation to follow. Digital messages may be left at Keven’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream is available.
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