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BONE, Martin Edward:
Peacefully on Friday October 10,2025 at Resthaven Rest home, with his loving family at his side; in his 95th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Joan, loved father and father-in-law of Chris and Jo, Steve and Bernie, Phillip and Christine, Bernadette and Martin, Neil and Anne-Marie, Andrew and Susan, Maurice and Kirsten, loved Grandpop of his 21 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. R.I.P Requiem Mass to celebrate Martin’s life will be held on Friday 17 October at 1.00pm in the Church Of The Blessed Sacrament, Ardwick Street, Gore, then leaving for the Charlton Park cemetery. Donations to Hokonui St John Ambulance may be left at Martin’s service. To view livestream https://vimeo.com/event/5444378 Messages to 6A Milton Street, Gore 9710.
BOOTH, Isabel Rona (nee Anderson):
Peacefully on Sunday 12 October 2025, at Southland Hospital, aged 87 years. Surrounded by family and cared for by a brilliant team of nurses and doctors. Devoted and adored wife and best friend of Allan* for a wonderful 60 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Karen and Simon Welson, David and Lou, Graham and Di. Treasured Nana and Nanabel of Jo and Flynn, Matt and Alice, Emma, Jon and Aurora, and Tenielle. Proud great-Nanabel of Adeline Milne. Cherished foster mother of Jan. Dear sister-in-law of Helen, and Thelma*. Special aunt and friend to many. Deeply connected to her Otautau community. A service to celebrate Isabel’s life will be held at Otautau Connect, 134 Main Street, Otautau, on Thursday 16 October at 1:00pm. Interment to follow at Otautau Cemetery. You are invited to view the service via livestream by visiting the Avenal Park website and clicking the link on Isabel’s obituary page. Messages to 85 Salford Street, Invercargill 9810.
CATHERINE, Ellen Matheson (McGettigan):
Loved daughter of John* and Catherine* McGettigan, sister and sister-in-law of Mary and Kevin Murphy* Patrick, Julia Moir, John and Mary*, Margaret* and Nick* Hassan, Dan and Joan, loved aunty to all her nieces and nephews. (denotes deceased)
MATHESON, Catherine Ellen (Cathy, nee McGettigan):
Passed away peacefully on Saturday October 11,2025 at Gore hospital, with her loving family by her side. Dearly loved wife of Neil, treasured mum and mother- in- law of Nichola and Shane Brown, Kylie and Justin Roy, Mark and Trudy, much loved Nana of Ella, and Devon; Millie, Charlotte, and Bede. Special thanks to all the medical staff at Gore Hospital for all their care and support. Requiem Mass to celebrate Cathy’s life will be held on Thursday 16 October,2025 at 1.30pm in the Church Of The Blessed Sacrament, Ardwick Street, Gore. Messages to 11 Aotea Crescent, Gore 9710.
WHITE, Allan:
Very peacefully, on Saturday, October 11, 2025 in Queenstown, aged 97 years. Dearly loved and adored husband of Betty *. Loved and respected father and father-in-law of David and Jayne, Jenny and Ewen* and Peter. Loved and adored grandfather of Marcus and Keira, Mariska and Steve, Stacey, Brittany and Matt. Loved and cherished by his great-grandchildren Baxter, Jack, Beauden, Mila and Emilia. Accomplished and highly respected, throughout NZ as a Sports Dealer. A service to celebrate Allan's life will be held at Lake Hayes Pavilion, Queenstown on October 16, at 2.00pm, followed by private burial. Special thanks to the kind, caring and compassionate team at Lakes District Hospital, who took exceptional care of Allan during his last few days and everyone at the Arrowtown Lifestyle Village, where he has happily resided for the last 6 years. A livestream link is available at www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz Messages to [email protected] (*denotes deceased).
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