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BODKIN, Arthur:
At Southland Hospital on July 16, at the age of 92, Shirley’s beloved husband of 66 years passed away. He was a greatly cherished father and father-in-law to Ann and Graham, the late Ross and Belinda, Jane and the late Keith, Sally and Dene. He will be remembered as a treasured grandfather to twelve and a beloved great-grandfather to six children.A private cremation was held on Tuesday 18 July. Bill’s life will be remembered at a gathering on Sunday 23 July, 1.30 pm at Ascot Park Hotel, Invercargill. Those wishing to attend are warmly welcomed to join the family for this event. Many thanks to Bupa for their care over the past months. Sincere thanks to the staff at Southland Hospital for their respectful caring and support in his last days. Messages can be left on Bill’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz
KEEN, Wilma Margaret Elizabeth:
Passed away peacefully on Monday 17th July, aged 84yrs surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved and adored wife of Vic. Dearly loved and adored mother and mother-in-law of John, Jackie and Lynette, Carolyn and Rhys. Loved and adored Nana of Matthew and Lisa, Nathan* and Ashleigh. Loved and adored Great-Grandma Wilma of Conner and Haylee, Harrison and Fletcher, Blake and Bindi, Amelia, Ruby, Olivia and Rylan. A special mention and heartfelt thank you to all the staff from the surgical ward Southland Kew Hospital, your care and respect shown to Wilma in her final days was outstanding. Messages can be left on Wilma’s Tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz
In Memoriam
HARPUR, Heather:
Your presence I miss Your memory I treasure Loving you always Forgetting you never Love Leighton