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Fogaafu Siolo Valuniu Matua Kuresa
Announcement of the Final Services for our Beloved
Sauniga Fa’aleaiga (Family Service)
Date: Sunday 2nd February 2025, Time: 5.00pm, Venue: J Fraser & Sons Ltd, 199 Esk Street Invercargill
Toe Sauniga (Funeral)
Date: Tuesday 4th February 2025, Time: 10.00am, Venue: First Church, Tay Street, Invercargill
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7. Messages to Siolo's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
PITTAWAY, Dorothy:
(Of Wanaka)
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, 2025; aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of the late Norman, cherished rock-star and dearly loved mum and mother-in-law of Danni and Simon, the late Geoff, Julie and Grant, and Jock and Pam, dearly loved nana of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, dearly loved aunty to her nieces and nephews, and a dear friend to many. The family express their sincere gratitude to the staff of Dunstan Hospital for the wonderful care of Dorothy. A service for Dorothy will be held in Wanaka Presbyterian Community Church, 91 Tenby Street, Wanaka, at 2.00pm, on Saturday, February 1, followed by private cremation. Livestreaming available at affinityfunerals.co.nz In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Wanaka are appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 20 Platinum Ridge, Wanaka 9305.
"Mum, it isn't what we write, It isn't what we say; It's how we feel deep inside, As we let you go today"
SHIEFFELBEIN, Wayne Mark:
After a courageous battle over many years, Wayne passed away under the care of the lovely staff at Southand Hospital, surrounded by his family on Tuesday 28 th January 2025. Aged 62 years. Dearly loved husband of Linda and specially loved father and father-in-law of Anna and Damian McKay (Invercargill), and Fran and Raf O’Neale (London).
“We love the way you loved us”
Much loved poppa of Keilani, Brylee, and Eden McKay, and Brody O’Neale. Your “little squirts” in this lifetime and the next. Loved son of Noeline* and Leslie* Shieffelbein (Oamaru). Loved best friend, brother and brother-in-law of Richard and Karen Shieffelbein, and loved uncle of Jason (Oamaru). Respected brother of Derek & Carolynn (Napier). Respected brother-in-law of May* McGregor, Valda* and Keith* Ryder, Ray* and Shirley* McGregor, Helen Scammell and Wes McMillan (Invercargill), Robin and Lynette McGregor (Balfour), Wallace and Win* McGregor (Winton), Ian and Eileen McGregor (Rangiora), and Coral* and Wes Greig (Gore). As per Wayne’s wishes a private cremation has taken place. A funeral date will be advised. Messages to: C/- 15 George Street, Windsor, Invercargill 9810
TODD, Leslie Hugh (Les):
8/12/44 - 29/01/25
Les passed away at home, aged 80, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband of Ilse; Adored father and father-in-law of Richard and Carmen, Mark*, Dwayne*, Debbie and Jason, and Brenda; Much loved Grandad of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; friend to many, and a comrade of George. A service to celebrate Les’s life will be held on Monday, February 3, at the Nightcaps Hall, commencing at 1 pm. Messages to 10 Ettrick St, Nightcaps 9630, or can be left on Les’s tribute page at www.distinctfunerals.co.nz, where a livestream link to the service can also be found.
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