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COLVIN, Allan Ernest:
It is with heavy hearts that we bid farewell to Allan who passed away on Sunday, 7th April 2024, with his loving family by his side, aged 83 years. Loved husband of the late Valda. Loved father and father-in-law of Sharron and Geoff, Robyn and Barry, Carol* and Terry, Linda and Glenn, and Nigel. Loving Grandad of all his Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.
“A fighter to the end”
A service to celebrate Allan’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Wednesday, 10th April at 10:00am. If you wish to view the service via livestream please go to the Avenal Park Website, Obituaries page and click the link on Allan’s page. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated and maybe left at the service. The family of Allan would like to thank everyone who was involved with his care. Messages to 210 Lamond Street East, Hargest, Invercargill 9810.
DIACK, Edwin:
Passed suddenly at home on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in his 43rd year. Loved father of Sebastian, Camden and Marko. Loved son of Rose, and Allan and stepson of Gordan, and Diane. Loved brother of Kimberley, Paul, Lisa and Phil Kelly. A Loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Loved “bro” of Carl and Mitchell. Friend to many. A Graveside Service to celebrate Edwin’s life will be held on Monday, April 8, 2024 at 2.00pm at the Eastern Cemetery, Invercargill, Block 40, Plot 468. Messages to the Diack Family, PO Box 632, Invercargill, or you can leave a tribute on Edwin’s page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/edwin
NEILSON, Barry:
Peacefully on Friday, March 29, 2024, at Calvary Hospital. Aged 69 Years. Barry was the youngest son of Alan* and Elsie* and the youngest brother of David and Roger. Father of Lynn, Damien, and Michael. Father-in-law of Chris, and Clair. Grandfather of Blake, Jacob, Oliver, and BJ. A service to celebrate Barry’s life will be held in the Southland Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday, March 9, 2024. Messages to “Neilson Family” PO Box 632, Invercargill or you can go to Barry’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/barry *Denotes deceased.
ZWIES, Ivan James:
(13/02/45 – 05/04/24)
With great sadness, we share the peaceful passing of Ivan at home with family at his side. He is now at home in heaven with his Lord and Saviour. Deeply cherished and loved husband of Heather, treasured Dad of Julie, Mark & Rebekah, Tony & Kelsi ,and adored Poppa of Oliver, Noah, Archy, Margo, Eddie, and Luca. Loved brother in law of Jean and Brian* Boon, Helen and Jack* Tagamoa, and Nancy McGregor. Loved Brother and brother-in-law of Eunice* and Arthur* Mowles. (*denotes deceased)
“We will deeply miss Ivan, till we meet again”.
A funeral service will be held in J Fraser & Sons Chapel, Cnr Esk & Don Street, Invercargill at 1pm, Thursday 11th April 2024. Messages to 24 Zwies Road, Rd 1, Winton. 9781 or to Ivans tribute page at frasersfunerals/tributes where the livestream link can be accessed.