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BLACK, Murray John:
It is with much sadness and after a short illness Murray passed away on Friday, 21st March 2025 at Kew Hospital in the presence of his family, aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret, Much loved Father and Father-in-Law of Chris Black and Kelly Fewster, Damian and Tanya Black, Katie Black, Matthew and Erin Black, Margot and Steven Rowlands, Tim Black and Jessica Britt. Loved Son of Lucy* and Bill* Slater & Son-in-law of Nora* and Jim* Cunningham. Loved Grandfather of Tiaan & Tarryn, Courtney, Ella and Macey, Jake and Louis, Kaitlyn & Harrison, William, Charlie and Mabel. Loved Great Grandfather of Evelyn & Theo Black. Much loved brother, Uncle & brother-in-law of Eric and Pauline Black, Terry* and Jackie* Black, Noel* and Carmel* Cunningham, Jimmy* Cunningham, Rita and Tony* Stevens, Marie & Colin* Redmond, Chris and Rosemary Cunningham, Barbara* and Brendan Fahy, Michael and Marie Cunningham, John* and Donna Cunningham and loved Uncle to his Nieces and Nephews.
R.I.P.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday 26th March at St Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, Bluff at 11am followed by his interment at Green Point Cemetery. To view the service via livestream, visit the Avenal Park website & click the link on Murray’s obituary page. Messages to 208 Barrow Street Bluff 9814 (*denotes deceased).

KATAINA-MARII, Glenys:
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our Mum Glenys on Friday 21 March 2025 aged 76 years Born 29 October 1948 in Roxburgh NZ. Beloved wife and partner of the late Piri Kataina-Marii. Loved daughter of the late Gladys and Andrew Henderson. Mother of Teina,Pirina,Andrew & Ray Adored Nana of Crystal,Theissen, Kegan,Josh & Vaka and loving old nana of Cooper, Riley & Baby Peanut due in July. Treasured baby sister (bub) of Andrew,Thelma,Nevile(deceased),Kay & Raymond
'At peace with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ'
2 Timothy 4:7
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith!”
Funeral Service for Glenys will be held in J Fraser & Sons Chapel, corner Esk & Doon Streets, at 2pm on Tuesday 25 March 2025. Interment will follow at the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to 22 Moray Crescent, Invercargill 9810 or Glenys' tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tribute

PASCO, Geoffrey David (Geoff):
Died peacefully at Hospice Southland surrounded by his loving family on 22nd March 2025. Dearly loved husband of Tui, and amazing father, father-in law and Grandad of Michelle and Terry Keene, Alex and Troy, Sam and Conner; the late Nicola Parkes, Ryan and Nish, Tori and Josh; Pete and Tracy, Reuben; Karen. Very special and loved friend of Chris and Cheryl Parkes and family. A much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. RIP.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Patrick’s Church, corner Rimu and View Streets on Tuesday 25th March at 1pm, followed by interment at Eastern Cemetery. Rosary at Hawthorndale Care Village Chapel, 621 Tay Street on Monday 24th at 7pm. We would like to thank the Hospice Southland team for their loving care of Geoff. Donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated. Messages can be sent to 58 Tramway Road, Invercargill 9812 or to Geoff’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there is a livestream link to the service.

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