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KOOIJ, Anne Dorothee (Topsy):
Suddenly at home on Saturday, March 25, 2023 after a short illness, aged 87. Beloved wife of Nic*. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Marten (Waikanae), Anneke and AJ, and Derek Campbell (Brisbane). Adored Oma of Matt and Estee (Sydney), Brogan, Devon, and Max (Auckland). Loved only daughter of P.E.M. Teenstra* and Agatha Damste* (Netherlands). Loved sister-in-law of Jan* and Rie (Netherlands), and Tante Tops of Hans, Ron, Marcel, and their families (Netherlands). Human Mum of Milo, and a good friend to many. A service to celebrate Topsy’s life will be held on Thursday, March 30 at the Southland Crematorium, commencing at 1.30pm. Messages to 69 Bond Street or can be left on Topsy’s tribute page at wwwdistinctfunerals.co.nz

McDONALD, Ian Gordon (Gordon):
Suddenly on Friday 24th March 2023 at Bupa Ascot Care Home, Invercargill. Dearly loved second youngest son of the late Charles and Margaret McDonald. Loved brother and brother in-law of Charles*, Bill*, Hugh*, Duncan* and Margaret, Julia (Tot) and Ernie* Clarke, Jessie* and Robert* Graham, Donald* and Marie, Chrissy* and Dave* Chittock, Marjorie* and Victor* Blee, Jean and Duncan* McCallum, Malcolm* and Anne*. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews, in his 88th year. A service to celebrate Gordon’s life will be held in the Winton Presbyterian Church, Meldrum Street, on Wednesday the 29th March at 11.00am followed by a private interment at the East Winton Cemetery. (*denotes deceased.) Messages to 922 Wilson’s Crossing, RD1, Winton 9781 or on Gordon’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz

RODGERS, Huia Mahaki, (Mahaki):
Suddenly on Thursday 23rd March, doing what he loved, in the company of two great friends. Loved partner of Rachael. Loved Son, Brother, Uncle, Grandson, Nephew, Cousin, Great Uncle and good friend to all. Friends and whanau are welcome anytime, to visit with Mahaki at 145 Birchwood Road Ohai, with his service at the same address, 11am Wednesday 29th March followed by burial at Wairio Cemetery. Messages for whanau to 145 Birchwood Road, Ohai 9635 or you can go to Mahaki’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/mahaki

ROONEY, Gloria Ann (Chief):
Suddenly at home on Saturday, 25 th March 2023, aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of Denis (Mick) and loved mother and mother-in-law of Anthony & Karla, Tracey, Karen & Phil Forde, Philip & Camille, Lynmaria & Robbie Bell, and Christopher & Teneka. Dearly loved Nana of all her grand and great grandchildren. R.I.P.
A Requiem Mass will be held to celebrate Gloria’s life in the St Patrick Catholic Church, Rimu Street, Invercargill on Thursday, 30th March at 2:00pm, the service will conclude with the interment at the Eastern Cemetery. Messages 192 McQuarrie Street, Kingswell, Invercargill 9812.

ROONEY, Gloria Ann (Chief):
Loved daughter of the late Ernie and Annie Sands. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Albie, Ivan*, Ernie & Delma, Elizabeth, Wayne & Lynette, and sister-in-law of Ted* & Margaret, Margaret* & Rupert*, Marion* & Ted, Philip* & Bernie, and Kathleen & Jim*. Loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews.

In Memoriam

KINCAID, Paul David:
One year ago today.
Imagine how our lives have changed or whatever we might do
We will always cherish the memories of the years we shared with you.
All our love, Sue and families