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McCALLUM, Erica Mary:
After a courageous journey Erica passed away peacefully at Hospice Southland, surrounded by her loving family on Friday 27th January 2023, aged 68. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Ray for 51 years. Most precious mother and mother in law of Tanya and Neal, and David and Tracey. Loved Nana of Caleb, Ella and Zayden; Jackson and Maggie, Ethan and Amy, and Flynn. Erica was a loved sister, sister in law and Aunty. Special friend of Jill. Family would like to sincerely thank Rebecca and the wonderful staff at Hospice Southland for their love and care of Erica. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Southland would be greatly appreciated. As per Erica’s wishes a private service will be held. Messages to 27 Willis Street Invercargill or to Erica’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

MILLER, Christopher Clarence (Chris):
(Formerly of Glencoe) – Peacefully, at Lowburn, on Sunday, January 29, 2023, aged 86 years. Dearly loved and cherished husband and soulmate of Gaynor for 62 years, much loved and respected Dad and father-in-law of Janine and Philip Smith, Jason and Jocelyn, Quentin and Eleanor, loved Grandad-Chris of Cameron Smith and Sarah Young, and Logan Smith; Andrew and Rachel, Olivia and Madison; Hannah, Briana and Ruby; and Great-Grandad-Chris of Rhiannon. A service to celebrate Chris’ life will be held at the Hedgehope Hall, on Thursday, February 2, at 11.00am, private cremation to follow. Livestream link available
www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz Messages to 11 Mallett Lane, Lowburn 9314.

OSBORN, John Richard:
Suddenly passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday 28 January 2023, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Dendrah for 64 years. Dearly loved father and father in law of Gary and Raewynne (Hamiton), Carol and Paul Haars (Christchurch), Kerry and Paul du Mez (Invercargill). Loved Grandad of Rebecca, Emma, Rachel, Fiona, Brendon, and Pip. Loved Great Grandad of his great grandchildren. Loved brother of Fay Hill (Christchurch). In lieu of flowers donations to St John Ambulance would be greatly appreciated and can be left at the service. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held on Thursday 2nd February 2023, 10am, J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Corner Esk and Doon Streets Invercargill. A private cremation will follow. Messages to 16 Langshaw Road, RD 2, Invercargill or to John’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes