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DIAMOND, Warwick:
A18055 RNZN POEL (1964 – 1984)
Born Halloween 1946 – died Anzac 2024
Best friend and deeply loved husband of Trish, father and father-in-law of Natasha and Andrew Todd, Jon, Renee and Duane Stanley, and Grumps of Telle, Kurtis and Khyber. Eldest son of Don* and Gwen*, only son-in-law of Frank and Margaret* Vecchia. As per Warwick’s wishes private cremation has been held. A memorial of laughter and lies will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Southern District Health Board, BNZ 02-0908-0230279-00 Reference, CF524, DIAMOND Cardiology would be greatly appreciated. Messages to 6 Dacia Street, Lumsden, 9730. (*denotes deceased).
DOYLE, Judith:
Peacefully and after a long battle with Dementia, Judy passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Clare House in Waikiwi, Invercargill. A much loved wife and partner in life of John of 57 years, cherished mother to Lisa and Jon, and mother-in-law to Megan, much loved Grandmother to Cole, Maddy, Jax, Zara and Georgia. Special aunty to Gordy and Stef. As per Mum’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place already, but we welcome you to join us at a celebration of Mum’s life to be held this Saturday, April 4 at 11.00am, Ascot Park Hotel, Invercargill, in the Mararoa room where you are invited to share your memories and reconnect with old friends over morning tea. In lieu of flowers for the family, we would love it if you made a donation to Alzheimer’s Society Southland Incorporated, 135 Yarrow Street, or in the cash donation box at the service to help with ongoing research and support for this devastating disease. Finally reunited now with Phylis and Alf, and much loved family members of Frank and Duke.
We know you will be looking down on us and finally free Mum. May the sun always be at your back and the warm Central Otago breeze on your face.
Messages may be left on Judy’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz
DUNSTONE, Bob:
Peacefully at home, 30 April 2024. Aged 79 years. Much loved husband of the late Dulcie. Loved and cherished father and father in-law of Rob and Deidre, and Carol. Much loved and treasured grandfather of Alec. A dearly loved brother, uncle, and cousin to his family in England. Guardian to the late Max the cat. A service to celebrate Bob’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Tuesday 7th May 2024 at 2.00pm. A private cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kidney Society NZ would be appreciated and maybe left at the service. Messages to 5A Derby Street, Green Island, Dunedin, 9018.
HOSIE, Fergus:
In Loving Memory
“Today on the 3rd of May we lost a father, husband, brother and son. On this day, we remember Fergus McLean Hosie for his 1-year Memoriam. A man that would light up every room he entered and a personality that could make you cry from laughter and for that he will forever be in our thoughts and within our hearts” –Shake the hand that shook the world. 3/5/23