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BROWN, Janice Olive:
Of Invercargill, passed peacefully at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village on Tuesday 10 October, 2023, aged 89. Dearly loved daughter of *James and *Jean. Loved sister of *Marilyn, *Ian, and *David. Loved Aunt of *Brian, Nigel and Sally, Kathryn Seed, Andrew, and their families. A service to celebrate Janice’s life will be held in J Fraser & Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, on Tuesday 17 October at 1:30pm followed by interment at Eastern Cemetery. Messages can be sent to 12 Galway Street, Invercargill 9810, or to Janice’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there is a link to the livestream of the service.
DUNN, Stella Elizabeth:
Passed away at home after a long battle with cancer. Dearly loved Mother and Mother-in-Law of Craig and Yuka, Mark and Shar, Sean, and David and Fiona. Cherished Grandmother of Alexandra, Bethany, Allandra, Harry, Amelia, Sophia, Oliver, Sophie, Lily, and Arnie. Great Grandmother of Maddison, Mason, Lachlyn, and Wynter. As per Stella’s wishes a private cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held in Invercargill on Monday 16th of October at 4:30 p.m., at 32 McMaster Street. A memorial service will also be held in Christchurch at a later date. Messages to 14 Murphy Street, Strathern, Invercargill 9812, or can be left on Stella’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz
HARVEY, Iren
Peacefully, at Gore Hospital, on Thursday, October 12, 2023, in her 93rd year. Much loved and cherished wife of the late Mervyn, loved and respected Mum and mother-in-law of Judy and Neil Dixon, Robert and Sharon Harvey, Averil and Vaughan Lee, and inspirational Nana and Great-Nana to her 7 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. As per Mum’s wishes a private service is being held. Sincere thanks to the wonderful care given to Mum by the carers from HealthCare NZ and the staff at Gore Hospital. Messages to 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore 9710.
HORTON, Owen Wilfred:
3 November 1934 – 10 October 2023
Dearly loved husband of the late Dorothy. Cherished father and father-in-law of Susan and Spencer Larson, Debbie and Dave Tose and the late David Main, Robyna and Ross Bell, Bronwyn and Graeme Cocker, Wayne and Tania Horton. Treasured Pop of Rebecca and Dale Brook, Catherine and Craig Sutherland, *James and *Jonathan Main, Nathan Larson, *Richard Bell, Christine and Michael England, Hamish Bell, Hannah and William Cocker, Anthony, Cameron and Laura Horton. Special Pop Pop to Amelia and Ryan Sutherland, Joshua, Lucas, and Chloe Brook, Athena Main, Henry and Elsie England. The wee folk brought him so much joy. A service to celebrate Owen’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Thursday, October 19 at 1.30pm. Interment at the Eastern Cemetery to follow.
Happily reunited with his beloved Dot, Rest in Peace.
Messages to 110 King Street Invercargill or to Owen’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where livestream details are available. (*denotes deceased).
KARA, Herewaka (June):
Kia ora, Faith, Mark, and Michelle would like to thank you all for the aroha and
awhi during the passing of mum, June Herewaka Kara. A special thank you to
Te Oruanui Marae.
PETERSON, June Lorraine (formerly Curran, nee Patterson):
Peacefully, with family by her side on Monday, 9th October 2023, at Calvary Hospital, in her 77th year. Loved mum and mother-in-law of Kerry and Dean, Jim and Gay Curran, Kevin Curran, Kim and Morgan Howden, Brooke Peterson. Loved nana June of all her grand and great grandchildren.
The family would like to thank the staff at Calvary Hospital and the Edendale Community for their love and care of June.
As per June’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages to PO Box 632, Invercargill, or may be left on June’s tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/June.
SMITH, Royce Elizabeth:
Peacefully on Saturday 7th October. Beloved and loving wife of Robert (Bob). Loving mother and mother-in-law of Lance Graham (Myross Bush), the late Trevor Graham, Wayne and Joanne Graham (Papamoa), Glenda and Neville Auton (Dunedin), Sharon Snowdon, Debra and the late Chris Everett, Kerry Smith (Dunedin). Devoted grandmother and great grandmother of her 20 grand and great grandchildren. Interred at the Eastern Cemetery on Wednesday, 11 October, following a family remembrance. Messages to The Family of Royce Smith, PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840, or on Royce’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/royce
WAKELY-TATA Taylor:
As a result of a tragic accident, aged 20. Much loved son of Kylie and Zane (Riverton). A loved brother of Chloe, David, and James. A loved uncle, work mate and friend. A service to remember and reflect on the life of Taylor will be held on Tuesday, 17th October 2023 at 1.00pm at Jacob’s Manor Shearing Quarters, 19 High Street, Riverton. A private cremation will be held. Messages to 93 Bath Street, Riverton 9822 or to Taylor’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
