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HARRIS (IYER), Larissa-J Teigan:
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Larissa on Thursday, 9th January 2025, aged 24 years with her loving family by her side and in the care of Dunedin Hospital. Loved daughter of Shane and Sonya. A treasured grandaughter of Sue and John, Shona, Sam and Helen. A very much-loved sister and an adored aunty. A loved niece of all her aunts and uncles. Dearly loved best friend of Georgie. A service to celebrate Larissa’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Wednesday, 15 th January at 2:00pm. If you wish to vie the service via livestream, go to the Avenal Park website, obituaries page and click the link on Larissa’s page. Larissa’s family would like to thank the staff of the critical care unit, Dunedin Hospital, for their care of Larissa. Messages to Harris Family, C/- PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9840.
JUKES, (Alexa) Gail – nee Barker:
After a courageous battle on Friday 10th January at hospice surrounded by her family. Loved & devoted husband of the late Keith.
Devoted Mum & Nana to Troy; Tash & Ben; Eva & Austin; Keira, Payton, Ryder & Xavier, Loved daughter of *Drina & *Bill Barker, and daughter in law of *Till & Eric Jukes, Loved sister & sister-in-law of Carol & Ray Watson, Kay & *Paul Galvin, Sandra & Alan Johnston, Sue & John Hishon, Vonnise & Jimmy Shirley
Loved Aunty and Great Aunty to all of her nieces and nephews.
As per Gail’s wishes a private cremation has been held.
We invite everyone that wants to come and join us on Saturday 18 Jan From 1pm at Gail’s place to share stories. Bring a drink and a chair. We would like to thank Hospice Southland, Matthew and the team at Lumsden Medical Centre, the district nurses, Kath from RDNS, St Johns and everyone else that has helped Gail on this Journey. Messages to PO Box 4, Dipton.
LEITCH, Arita:
Peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2025, in the loving care of Windsor Park Care Home, Gore, in her 82nd year. Loving Mum and mother-in-law of Gordon and Vanessa (Perth), the late Alison, Narene and Brett Lucas (Invercargill), Craig and Wendy (Gore), Warren and Damelza (Invercargill). A much loved Nana / Nannie of Finlay; Anna, Sophie, and Quinn; Joshua, Holly, and Lara. Former wife of Bruce (Timaru). In accordance with Arita's wishes, a private family service will be held. Special thanks to all the staff at Windsor Park Care Home for their amazing care of Mum. Messages to 32B France Road, Otatara, RD 9, Invercargill 9879 or [email protected]
ROBERTSON, Ian Alexander (TEX):
17/1/55 – 17/12/24. Passed away at Southland Hospital, late of Browns Winton, and 15 Monowai Street Invercargill. Loved son of the late Mary and Alexander (Carson) Robertson. Loved brother and brother in law of Lesley and Doug Payne (Rimu). Loved Uncle of Glenda and Mat Darling (Wallacetown). Loved father of James and ex of Susan Burns-Robertson. As per families wishes a private cremation has been held. A Memorial Service for Tex will be held on Friday 17th January 2025, 10.30am in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Messages to 1000 Rimu Road, RD 1 Invercargill or to Tex’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz
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