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HUNTER, Joyce Ida (nee Bell):
Passed away peacefully on 26 July 2023 aged 83 years. Much loved wife of Bill. Cherished mum of Billy and Joanne, Joy, Jill and Allan. Loved Nan of Billy, Sarah and Corey, Flynn, Sherie and Mick. Loved great grandma of Elizabeth. Beloved Aunty of Irene, Maureen, Paula (Canada) Steven, Phil, Dianne, Janet, Steph (Liverpool) Lynne (NZ).
“Our lives were truly blessed.”
A memorial service to celebrate Joyce’s life will be held at Harvestfield Church, Herbert Street, at 10.30am, on Wednesday 9th August. Messages 20 Edinburgh Crescent and tributes may be left on Joyce’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

McDOUGALL, Holly Anne:
1981 – 2023. It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of our amazing Holly. Suddenly at Southland Hospital on Thursday, 27th July 2023 surrounded with love. Loved soulmate of of Mikey, adored Mum of Bree-Zahn & Liam, and Sway. Loved daughter of Wynsome Adams & Gerrard, and the late Stuart McDougall. Cherished Sister of Justin & Lou, Bec & David, Jacob & Sarah, Matty, and Jayden. Cherished by all her extended family and superstar friends.
“You’ve got the love to see me through”
A service to celebrate Hollys life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street Invercargill on Tuesday 1st August at 2.00pm, private cremation to follow. Messages to 155 Albert Street, Gladstone, Invercargill 9810.

McGREGOR, Ray:
Peacefully at home, Frankton, on Friday, July 28, 2023, aged 89 years. Loved husband of Shirley for 58 years, loved father and father-in-law of Debbie and the late Chris (Lake Hayes Estate), Lara (Christchurch), and loved Grandad of Danielle and Dean, Rhys, and great-Grandad of Kace and Lachie. A service for Ray will be held in St Margaret’s Presbyterian Church, Ross Street, Frankton, on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at 1.00pm. Private cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be left for St John Ambulance. Messages to 12 Luna Place, Lake Hayes Estate, Queenstown 9304.

MEAGHER, Jean Rena:
Peacefully in the care of Enliven Vickery Court Rest Home on Saturday, 29th July 2023, aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ron. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Brian*, Ronald*, and John & Susan. Adored Grandmother of all her grand and great grandchildren. Close friend of Alex. A service to celebrate Jean’s life will be held in the Southland Crematorium Chapel, Rockdale Road, Invercargill on Wednesday, 2nd August at 2:00pm. Messages to 4 Esplanade, RD 1, Balclutha 9271

ROSS, David Bernard:
Suddenly, at Auckland on Thursday 27th July. Eldest son of *Myra and *Elles. Loved partner and best friend of Sharon Wishart and loved Stepdad and friend to Kelly, Jodi and families. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Bruce and Pam; loved uncle of Amy and Craig Merrilees, and Suzanne and Brent Thomson; and great-uncle of Sophie and Caitlin. A celebration of David’s life will be held on Thursday 3rd August, 1.30pm, in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Interment at the Eastern Cemetery to follow. David will be resting at home from Tuesday 1st August. Messages to 50 Matua Road, Invercargill or to David’s tribute page at frasersfuneral.co.nz/tributes, where his livestream link will be available. (* denotes deceased).

ALEXANDER, Valerie:
Of Heriot. Peacefully, surrounded by family, in the care of Albany House Rest Home, Gore, on Saturday, July 29, 2023, aged 86 years. Dealy loved wife of Ian, loved mother and mother-in-law of David (Brisbane), Alan and Bernardine (Invercargill), Graham and Donna (Perth), Lynne and Mike (Tapanui), *Tracey, Michael and Rosie (Melbourne), loved Nana, great-Nana and great-great-Nana of all her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Loved sister and sister-in-law of *Isobel and *Ray Garden, *Laurie and *Lorna Rosie, *Bill and *Hazel Rosie, *Arthur and Donie Rosie (Roxburgh), *Les and *Irene Rosie, and loved Auntie of all her nieces and nephews. “No more suffering” “In life, we loved you dearly In death we love you still In our hearts you hold a place No-one else will ever fill” A service to celebrate Val’s life will be held at the Heriot and Districts Community Centre, 11 Nith Street, Heriot, on Friday, August 4, at 2.00pm, followed by a cuppa. Private cremation to follow. Livestream link available www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz. Donations to West Otago St John may be left at the service. Messages to 43 Bushy Hill Street, Tapanui 9522. (*denotes deceased).