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BALLANTYNE, Maurice Munro:
206966 Pvt K Force 2nd NZEF
(Late of Winton and North Makarewa)
Peacefully at Bupa Residential Hospital Invercargill on Wednesday 29 November, 2023. Beloved son of William* and Williamina* Ballantyne. Loved brother of Cyril* (Jock), Eric, Colin. Loved Uncle of all his nieces, nephews and their families.
“A Life Lived Long, in his 98th year”
A service for Maurice will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Monday 4 December at 2.00pm, interment to follow at the Eastern Cemetery. You are invited to join the service via livestream by going to the Avenal Park website Obituaries page and clicking on the link on Maurice’s page. Messages to 25 Farm Street Lumsden 9730.

CARESWELL, John Ernest:
Peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, 29th November 2023, aged 74 years. Dearly loved husband of Jan and loved and respected father and father-in-law of Stephen, Christopher, Jacqueline & Carl, and Natalie & Justin. Adored Pop Pop of Amelia, and Jonathan. Loved son of Ernie* & Doris* and brother of Robert, and Brenda* in London, England. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Tuesday, 5th December at 11:00 am. Messages to 8 Thames Street, Avenal, Invercargill 9810.

RENTON, Kelvin Alexander:
aka: Steppie, Steptoe or Kelly signed off his
last contract and had his final goodbyes on 29th November 2023. He
passed peacefully with his family at Holmdene Rest Home aged 83
years young. Loved husband of Maureen, and father of Nigel and
Donna Renton/Love (Melbourne), Katrina and Tony Nuttall (Auckland),
Desiree and Barney Barnes (Christchurch), and Melanie and Darren
Palmer (Mosgiel). He was a proud Grandad/Pop of Tamara and
Mishani, Cain, Raikyn and Jaiya, Rianna and Courtney, Erina and
Christie, and great Grandad of Iyla, Cove and Milah. Kelvin was eldest
son of the late Gerald and Eileen Renton, brother of David and Cathy,
and the late Ross. He was the son-in-law of the late Raymond and
Eileen Bransgrove (Milton). A Cremation has already been held. Kelvin
wished to have a celebration of his life, which will be held on Thursday,
21st December 2023 at 2.00 pm at Leishman Funeral Services, 12
James Street, Balclutha. In lieu of flowers donations to the Westpac
Rescue Helicopter Trust would be appreciated and may be left at the
service

WILLIAMS, Waenga Takinui: (Sonny)
After a courageous journey, Sonny passed away at Southland Hospital, surrounded by his loving whanau, on Wednesday 29th November 2023, aged 74 years. Much loved husband and friend of Olly. Treasured father and father in law of Anaha and Jeremy. Deeply loved Koro of Kiera. Sonny was a dearly loved brother, brother in law and very special Uncle. Sonny was a highly respected and special friend in the music whanau.
Moe Mai, Moe Mai, Moe Mai, Haere Ra
Sonny’s tangi will be held on Tuesday 5th December, 11am, Riverton RSA, 141 Palmerston Street, Riverton followed by his interment at Riverton Cemetery.
Messages to 25 Paterson Street, Invercargill or to Sonny’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where his livestream link is available.