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HARRIS, Ivan John (Barney):
It is with great sadness we wish to advise the passing of our brother Barney at his home at Centre Bush. Loved son of the late Harry and May Harris. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Viv* and Rae*, Sam* and Lorraine, Esther* and Mick* McGill, Ayson and Bev, Harry* and Jill, and Marion Hollows. Loved uncle of his many nieces and nephews. A Memorial service to be advised at a later date.(* denotes deceased.) Messages to C/- 97 McKinnon Loop, Te Anau 9600 or on Barney’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz

HOWARD, Anna Megan:
Our beautiful Anna passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023. Adored and cherished wife of Hayden. A devoted and loving Mum to Meg, George, Jack, and Will. Precious and loving daughter of Joe and Barbara Ronald and daughter-in-law of Tony and Margaret Howard. A soul sister and sister-in-law of Kate and Robbie Watkinson, Mark Ronald and Craig and Alex Howard. A loved aunty of Ruby, Milly and Jimmy Watkinson; Oliver and Charlotte Howard.”A good friend to so many” A celebration of Anna’s life will be held at J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Wednesday, March 8 at 11.00am. Vibrant attire to be worn. A private interment will follow. In Lieu of flowers, donations to the Southern Critical Care Flight Team in memory of Anna can be left at the service. Messages to 177 Centre Bush – Otapiri Road, RD 2, Winton 9782 or to Anna’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where livestream details are available.

THOMAS, Russell Douglas:
With great sadness, we wish to advise that Russell passed away peacefully at home after a short illness, with Karen his dearly loved best friend, soulmate, and wife by his side. He was 62 years old. Loved Dad of Kurt, Matty, and Stepdad of Matthew. Loved son of Kathy* and Red* and favourite son-in-law of Pat and Colin Sinclair. Cherished younger brother of Margie and Dave, David, Michael, Mark, Judi*and Tony, Lindsay, Cindy and Peter. Treasured brother-in-law of Chris and Louise Sinclair, and much-loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A Bluffy admired and loved by so many. “It is what it is”
A service to celebrate Russell’s life will be held on Friday 3rd of March at the Invercargill Christian Centre, Leet St, Invercargill, commencing at 1 pm. Interment to follow at Greenpoint Cemetery. Messages to 252 Marine Parade Bluff, or can be left on Russell’s tribute page at www.distinctfunerals.co.nz

VERMUNT, Elizabeth Janet Maria (Hinepua) (Libby):
Our wonderful fun-filled daughter of Sier Vermunt, sister and sister in law of Gabrielle and Daniel McKenzie, Eleanor and Ollie Farnsworth, Jane and Will Perry, and brother of Matthew Vermunt. Aunty to Elsie, Halle and new born baby McKenzie, Beau and Monty Farnsworth, Rose Perry and William Vermunt. Granddaughter of Pauline Tangiora and late Paschasius (Sier) Vermunt.
Her spirit is now free.
A celebration of Libby’s life will be held on Monday 6th March 2023. 1.30pm in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Interment at Eastern Cenetery will follow. Messages to 26 Waihopai Street Invercargill or to Libby’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz where her livestream link is available.

VERMUNT, Elizabeth Janet Maria (Libby):
Libby passed away on Tuesday February 28, 2023. She is a precious and loving daughter of Jenny Daly , granddaughter of Beth and the late Arthur Daly, and a loved sister and sister-in-law of Gabrielle and Daniel McKenzie, Eleanor and Ollie Farnsworth, Jane and Will Perry and her brother Matthew.
Libby will be sorely missed.
She is a fun and loving Aunty to Elsie, Halle and new baby McKenzie, Beau and Monty Farnsworth, Rose Perry and William Vermunt.
Libby had courage and showed perseverance.
“ I always thought I’d see you again.” ( from James Taylor, Fire and Rain).
A Celebration of Libby’s life will be held on Monday 6th March 2023, 1.30pm in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Interment at Eastern Cemetery will follow.
Messages to 9 Sledmere Drive, Lower Shotover, Queenstown 9371

WARNOCK, Doreen Dawn:
On Wednesday March 1, 2023. At Ascot Care Home. Loved wife of the late Jim. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Marie Boatwood, Paula and Lex Dillon (Nelson) and Karen Warnock and the late Darrel. Loved Nana of Nichola and Jason McIntosh, Bruce and Amber Boatwood, Taine Dillon, Brayden Thomas, and Brittney Dillon. Loved great Nana of Blair, Charli, Noah, Enya, and Leo. Loved sister of Andrew and her late brothers and sisters. Loved Aunt of Glenys and all her nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be left to Dementia NZ at the service. A service to celebrate Dawn’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 1.30pm, on Tuesday March 7. Dawn will then be laid to rest with her beloved Jim at the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to 46 Thornhill Street, Invercargill, and tributes may be left on Dawn’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a live stream of the service will also be available.