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KARA, Herewaka (June):
Sadly, passed away on Monday 2nd October 2023. Loving wife of the late Percy Kara and loving mother and mother in-law to Faith and Buffy Hauiti, Mark and Lena Kara, and Michelle. Cherished Nan to all her mokos. June is resting at the Te Oruanui Marae, 21 Hastings Street, Ohai all are welcome to visit, this is where her service will be held on Saturday, 7th October at 8:30 am. The service will conclude with the burial at Wairio Cemetery at 10:00am.
MCEWAN, Ron (Ronald Bryan):
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ron (in his 89 th year) on Monday, 2nd of October 2023 surrounded by his family at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village, Invercargill. Dearly loved and adored husband of the late May for 67 years. Much loved and respected father and father-in-law of Wayne and Anne, Dianne and Don, and Julie and Brendan. Adored ‘Grandad Ron’ of Shannon and Meredith, Bradley and Kirsten, Kylie and Rei, Todd and Tania, Brooke and Jason, Rick and Ellen, Ella, and Laura. Great ‘Grandad Ron’ to Kacee, Leah, Harry, Jack, Cooper, Oscar, Kate, Lucy, and James. Special ‘Ron’ to Karen McEwan and the late Owen Dallard and special ‘Grandad Ron’ to Griffin, Sam, Emma, Javarn, and Ailah. Dearly loved son of the late Bert and Olive McEwan and brother of the late Gary McEwan, brother-in-law of Pam McEwan and Margaret Dynes. Lifelong friend and brother-in-law of Mabel Dewson and the late Neville Dewson. A service to celebrate Ron’s life will be held at the Ascot Park Racecourse, Invercargill (1 st floor Public Bar area), on Saturday the 7 th of October at 2 pm. Dianne, Julie and Wayne would like to sincerely thank the management and staff at Rowena Jackson for the care and compassion they have shown Ron over the last 2 years. Also, Dawn Acker from Monarc Health for the outstanding care and support provided to Ron and the family. Messages to 350 Mill Road North, Myross Bush, Invercargill, 9872.
Those we love never truly leave us as they are woven into our lives forever.
McINTOSH, Robert:
12.08.1938 – 29.10.2023 Passed away peacefully on September 29, 2023 age 84 years. Loved husband of Mary, and late Eleanor. Brother of Diane and of late Hilda. Father of Campbell and Kirsten and Father to Stewart and Susan, and families. Granddad of Max, and Granddad to Rueben, Hennessy, and families. Thank you to all at Calvary Hospital staff that looked after Rob. We will always have great memories, and will be missed. R.I.P. Dad.