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If you would like your loved one’s death/funeral notices, memoriam
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BALLAM, Fay:
Aget-together afternoon tea will be held in the Otautau Golf Club at 2.00pm on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Family and friends of Fay are invited to celebrate her life and share memories.

BEATON, Ross Alan:
Peacefully passed away at Hawthorndale Care Village, on Monday 17 November, aged 70 years. Father and father-in- law of Jason and Toni, Mel and Sam, Kimberley and Jase, Talia and Bull. Fun-loving Pop to all his grandchildren and great-grandchild. A brother, nephew, uncle, cousin, and friend. Due to Ross’s wishes, a funeral service to celebrate Ross’s life has been held. Messages to PO Box 193 Invercargill 9840. At Rest Now.

Bernice BECKWITH Obituary

On Thursday, November 20, 2025, aged 93, slipped away peacefully at Dunstan Hospital. Loved wife and best friend to George*, special Mum and mother-in-law to Louise* and Allan Travers, Jude and Santilal Parbhu, Kevin and Irene, Annette and Graham Stewart, Grandma of Craig and Chloe, Blair and Jacinda, Cory, Sarah and Carsten, Raman and Alice, Leila and Travis, Sunesh and Margot, Lara and Zac, Ben and Jurvana, Great-grandma of Mason, Hazel, Freddie, Liam, Willow, Tiaan, Charli, Koah, Parker and Finn.
Now resting in peace
A service to celebrate Bernice's life will be held at a later date after a private cremation. Messages to 92 O'Neill Lane, RD3, Alexandra 9393. (*denotes deceased).

COWIE, Hugh Forsyth:
Formally of Waikawa Valley - Peacefully at Resthaven, Gore, on Wednesday 19th November 2025, aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Ada. Much loved Father and father in-law of Martin and Rona (Quarry Hills), Kirsty and John Cook (Christchurch), Gill and Graeme Harris (Timaru), Andrew Cowie and Maree Bailey (Perth). Loved Grandad of Neil, and Hazel Cowie, Stella Cook, and Sara Harris. Thank you to the staff of Resthaven and Cargill Lifecare, for their kind care and support. A service for Hugh will be held at J Fraser and Sons Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets Invercargill on Wednesday 26th November at 11:30am, followed by a burial at Waikawa Cemetery arriving approximately 3:30pm. Messages to P.O.Box 1380, Invercargill. 9810 or to Hugh's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where the livestream link can be found.

CURSON, Stewart:
On November 16, 2025, unexpectedly at his home; aged 69 years. Loved husband of Grace, legendary Dad of Janna, Corrina, and Nico, loved Grandad B.C of Lachlan, and Archie; and Nadia. Loved brother of Buster, Buddy, and Helen. A private farewell will take place at 2.00pm on Thursday, November 27. You are welcome to watch the service via livestream on Bawden's page at hopeandsons.co.nz

HUSBAND, Foster “John” QSM:
29.1.1930 – 17.11.2025
After a long journey John is at rest.
“Fly free of this world”
Loving mate of Jan Ross, father of Karen, Deborah, Brandon, and Fiona along with their families. Stepfather to Odette, Anya, Ginia, and Liselle and their families.
A private cremation has been held as per John’s wishes.
No flowers by request but please make a donation to Te Hikoi Museum, Riverton.
Messages to Husband family, C/- PO Box 1345 Invercargill 9840.

PLATTY, Margaret:
Peacefully in Parata Rest Home on Monday, November 17, 2025, aged 92 years. Loved wife of the late Rob; loved Mum and mother-in-law of Mike and Joanna (Christchurch), Jeff (Gore), Pru and *Raymond Finn (Richmond); loved Nana Margaret of her 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Loved sister and sister-in-law of *Shirley and *Bruce Dawson, *Isobel and Gordon McIntyre, Ian and Ngaire Finnie, Graeme and Hillary Finnie, *Dennis and *Val Latty, Pam and *Graham Harvey, and treasured Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. As per Margaret's wishes, a private service and cremation has been held. Special thanks to the staff at Parata Rest Home for their wonderful care of Margaret, and heartfelt thanks to Joyce Soper, Margaret's special friend. Messages to: 8 Field Terrace, Riccarton, Christchurch 8041. (*denotes deceased).

ROSS, Alan Beaton:
12 /2/1955-17/11/2025
Adored husband of *Jan Beaton , loving father to Kiesha, friend to *Maty and Natasha, amazing grandy to all the kids ,25 years of wonderful memories.

SMART, Leslie:
Peacefully at Invercargill Hospice on Tuesday, November 18, 2025; in his 84th year. Husband of the late Shela. Father and father-in-law to Gary and Sharon, and daughter Raewyn. Brother to Lorrane and the late Douglas. A service for Les will be held at St Georges Anglican Church, cnr Orawia Road and Birch St, Tuatapere, at 11.00am, Saturday, November 29, with a cup of tea to follow at the Tuatapere Town and Country Club. All messages to 5 George Street, Otautau.

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HALL, Karl:
The Hall family would like to sincerely thank the Colac Bay First Responders, GoodSAM Responders, Riverton Fire Brigade, St John Ambulance, Avenal Park Funeral Home, and the Helfire Fishing Crew for their care, professionalism, and support during our time of need. Your quick and compassionate actions, and the care you provided to Karl in his sudden passing, have been deeply appreciated by our family. We are grateful for your efforts, dedication and the comfort you offered in such a difficult moment.
With heartfelt thanks, the Hall family.

KUBALA, Shannon (BoBo):
18-09-1986 to 22-11-2023
In loving memory of our dad.
Forever in our heart's
Love Jack, Charlee & Ivy