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BALLOCH, Maurice:
Passed away in the loving care of Resthaven staff on August 11, 2023, on his 90th Birthday. Dearly loved husband, soulmate and best friend of Gwen. Loving father of Christine and Richard Gould (Ashburton), Fiona and Robert* Maxwell (Auckland), Steven and Lynda Balloch (Balclutha), Paul and Prakaidao (Thailand) Deryn and David* Cullen(Waikaka), Sandra and Graeme Deaker (Waikaka Valley), Leanne and Jo (Tasmania), Gaylene and Nigel Johnston (Chatton), loved grandad and great-grandad of all his grandchildren. Loved brother of Ray, Ngaire, Don, and uncle to his nieces and nephews. Loved brother-in-law of Lynda and Colin Nicholson, Cherril and Keith* Butler, Lesley and Fiona Cooper (*denotes deceased). A service to celebrate Maurice’s life will be held at the Gore RSA Function Room, Bowler Ave, at 10.30am on August 16, followed by burial at Charlton Park Cemetery. Available on livestream https://livestream.com/accounts72885/mauricejamesballoch Messages to 66E Broughton Street, Gore 9710.

BLACK, Ken (Blackie):
Peacefully at Southland Hospital on Friday, 11th August 2023, aged 70 years. Loved father of Israel and Grandfather of Conner. Loved son of Allan* and Ivy Black and loved brother and brother-in-law of Ian, Nevis, John*, Sylvia, Peter, Heather, Irene, and their partners. Beloved friend of Vivienne. A loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. As per Ken’s wishes, a private cremation has been held. A get-together to bid farewell to Ken will be held in the Whitty’s Bar, The Ave, Avenal on Thursday, 17th August between 3pm and 5pm. Messages to Flat 2 213 Tweed Street, Appleby, Invercargill 9812.

GIBSON-SMITH, Noeline:
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, at Bupa Windsor Park Care Home, on Friday, August 11, 2023. In her 93rd year. Much loved and adored wife of the late John. Dearly loved mum and mother-in-law of Rodger and Judith (MacKay), Geoff and Jill (Winton), Barry and Margaret (Perth), Jan and the late Bert Collins (Christchurch). Loved and cherished Grandmother and Great grandmother to all her grandchildren. Dearly loved daughter of Keith* and Mary* Rodger, sister and sister-in-law of Murray* and Jo Rodger, Florance* and Jack* Park, Bob* Rodger, John and Heather Rodger. ‘Mum will be forever loved and sadly missed’. A service to celebrate Nonie’s life will be held at Calvin Community Church, Robertson Street, Gore, on Wednesday, August 16, at 1.00pm. Followed by a private burial at Charlton Park Cemetery. For those who wish to view the service it is available on livestream https://livestream.com/accounts72885/noniegibsonsmith Messages to 17 Ferdinand Terrace, Yaldhurst, Christchurch, 9042.

RUSSELL, Nigel Shane:
Suddenly at Invercargill on Tuesday 8 August 2023. Aged 58 years. Loved son of Kathy* and Trevor* Russell. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Nathan*, Tracey and Peter Shirley. Treasured Uncle of Brenden and James. (*denotes deceased) A service to celebrate Nigel’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, at 1.30pm, on Wednesday 16 August. Private cremation to follow. Messages to 11 Chelmsford Street and tributes may be left on Nigel’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a live stream of the service will also be available.

In Memoriam

KELLEHER, John:
22.11.1947 – 14.08.2013 It’s been a decade, but feels like yesterday. We still miss you, we still love you, and we still remember every moment with you. Loved and remembered every day, from your family. xoxo