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BASTIAANSEN, Grover Mark:
Unexpectedly on Tuesday December 26th, 2023, at Gore. Loved and loving husband of Trish. Loving Dad of the late Shannon, Rachael, and Sheryl. A private family service will be held at the Southland Crematorium at 11am followed by a memorial service for Grover. You are all invited to attend the Memorial Service at the Gore Town and Country Club, Stadium, Bury Street, Gore, on Saturday December 30, 2023, at 2.pm. In lieu of flowers donations would be much appreciated to The Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust and may be left at the service. For those that wish to view the service livestream: http://livestream.com/accounts/10730215/events/11053468 Messages to 22A Anzac Street, Gore, 9710.

BASTIAANSEN, Grover Mark:
Unexpectedly on Tuesday December 26th, 2023, at Gore Much loved brother and brother-in-law and Uncle of the Bastiaansen and Gilson families Tony & Roriana, Miriam & Ivan, Robin & Elaine, John, Jocelyn & Alistair, Susan & Barry. Raymond & Pam, Marie & Jeff, Christine & Lindsay, Dawn & Evan (denotes deceased)

BASTIAANSEN, Grover Mark:
Much loved dad and friend of Rachael and Shane, devoted and fun loving granddad of Zac, and Shae.
‘Memories are like gold; they will never tarnish or grow old – forever loved’.

CHRISTIE, Daphne:
Sadly, passed away on Wednesday, 27th December 2023 in Invercargill. Dearly loved wife of the late Ian Christie, beloved mother of Frank Christie and fondly loved Nanny of all her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.
‘Now may the lord of peace, himself Give you peace, always in every way.’ Me te Aroha Nui
A Requiem Mass to celebrate Daphne’s life will be held in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 449 North Road, Invercargill on Saturday, 30th December at 10:30am, the service will conclude with the interment at the Eastern Cemetery.

SHIELDS, Bernard Ralph (Bernie):
Beloved Husband of Barbara, peacefully at Hospice Southland on the 22nd of December. Loved Father and Father-in-Law of Mark and Karen, David and Teresa, Rachel and Michael, Karen and Simon. Dearly loved Grandad of all his Grandchildren and Great- Grandchildren. Loved Brother and Brother-in-Law. In respect of Bernie’s wishes, a private service has been held. Messages to 229 Regent St, Newfield, Invercargill, or can be left on Bernie’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz

WALDEN, Gwenyth Kay (Kay) (nee Paterson):
Peacefully passed away at Rowena Jackson Rest Home on Tuesday 26th December 2023, aged 86 years. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Graham, Joanne and David. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Gary* & Isabel, Graham, Trudi & Bruce, and Susan. Adored Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Kay’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street Invercargill on Saturday 30th December at 11am. Messages to 79 Walker Street, Bluff 9814.

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