What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Monday 8th May

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MacRAE, Malcolm Stuart:
On Friday, May 5, 2023, peacefully in his sleep, at home with his family, in his 82nd year. Dearly loved husband of Elsa, much loved father and father-in-law of Gary and Sarndra (Te Taho), Leanne and Craig (Invercargill), Karyn and the late Con (Hari Hari). Loved Pop of Steph, Jesse and Ricole, Jorja, Andrew and Nell; Bevan and Alana, Katie and Jonno, Ollie and Anna, and grand pop of Passion. Loved brother of Ian and the late Marilyn, the late Murray and Margaret, Molly and Jack, Bette and Jim, brother-in-law of Allan and the late Jan. A loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews and a good friend to many. Messages to the MacRae Family, 19 Racecourse Terrace Rise, PO Box 73, Hokitika 7842 or may be left on Malcolm’s tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz A service to celebrate Malcolm’s life will be held at the Seaview Hall, Seaview Terrace, Hokitika, on Wednesday, May 10, commencing at 2.00pm. Private cremation to follow.

MORRISON, Lindsay John:
Passed away suddenly Friday, May 5, 2023. Loved and respected brother-in-law of John (dec) and Beth Leighton, Melva and John Meyer (both dec), Keith and Barbara Leighton, Valerie and Robert Lithgow, Murray and Colleen Roberts and Stephen and Margie Roberts and all his nieces and nephews.
Will be so sadly missed by us all.

ROGERS, John Ley:
On May 3, 2023, peacefully at St Albans Lifecare, Christchurch, after a brave battle with cancer, in his 75th year. Much loved father and father-in-law of James and Jayne (London), Simon and Amy (Melbourne), Katie and Nigel (Sydney), and a devoted Pops of Isla, and Freddie; Sadie, and Walter; Grace, and Henry. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late John Rogers, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In accordance with John’s wishes a private cremation will take place.

SHARFE, Peter James Brass:
Peacefully in the care of Calvary Hospital on Thursday, 4th May 2023 Aged 90 Years. Beloved husband of the late Avis. Loved step-father of Michael and Janette, Erin and Laurence. A loved grandad and great grandad. Loved brother and uncle. A service to celebrate Peter’s life will be held in the Southland Crematorium Chapel, Rockdale Road Invercargill, on Thursday 11th May 2023, at 2:30pm. Messages to “Sharfe Family” PO Box 632, Invercargill or you can go to Peter’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/peter

SINCLAIR, Robin Macdonald:
In his 81st year and after a short illness, Robin died peacefully at home. Loving husband of Joan. Much loved Dad and father in law of Pete & Bron Sinclair, Rod & Nan Sinclair and Robina & Chris Wilson. Cherished Grandad (GD) of Jenna, Rory, Sophie, Harriet, Morag, Ailish, late James, Bryher, Annabelle and Isla. Son of late Frank & Robina Sinclair. (Dipton) Brother and brother in law of late Bruce and Marion Sinclair. Loved and remembered always Robin will be interred privately with his family on Wednesday 10 May and after they invite those who wish to attend a celebration of Robin’s life and share memories at 1.00pm in the Dipton Hall. Messages to 16A Clyde Street, Winton 9720 or on Robin’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz

SMELLIE, Michael Peter (Mike):
At home in Dunedin, on Saturday, May 6, 2023; aged 61 years, surrounded by his loved ones. Husband and best friend to Claire (Austin), Dad to Cherry and Nic Hart, Joe, and Hannah Smellie, and Grandpo to Mikey, and Betty. Loved brother of Jenni and Hamish Dobbie, Tim and Ali, Matt and Ange Smellie. Teacher, Kaiako, Matua Kai and coach to many young people in Plimmerton, Porirua, Wellington, the Wairarapa, Australia and Dunedin. A celebration of Mike’s life will be held in Taieri College Performing Arts Centre at 11.00am, on Saturday, May 13, followed by private cremation. Messages to Mike’s tribute page at www.tributes.co.nz where you can also find a link to livestream the service.

In Memoriam

GILLETT, Kerin Paul:
1.8.1990 – 8.5.2017
We keep in our hearts the love of the past,
For there it was planted forever to last.
Your presence we miss your memory we treasure,
Loving you always forgetting you never.
We miss you, Kerin.
From all your family.

HAYES, Patricia:
Always in our hearts
and never forgotten.
Wayne, Natasha and the girls.

HAYES, Patricia (Pat):
In loving memory of a cherished wife taken suddenly 3 years ago.
Wonderful memories woven in gold,
This is a picture I tenderly hold.
Deep in my heart, a memory kept,
To love, to cherish, to never forget.
Dearly loved and always remembered.
– Eric.

HAYES, Patricia (Pat):
In loving memory of a special Mum, Mother-in-law, Grandma and Great-Grandma taken too soon.
Always a smile instead of a frown,
Always a hand when someone was down.
Always true, thoughtful and kind,
Wonderful memories you left behind.
Missing you dearly.
– Roena, Donald and family.