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ASHMORE, Colin Thomas:
After a courageous, quiet battle with cancer, on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, aged 74 years. Husband of Jude*, loved father and father-in-law of Andrea, Tim and Selina, and baby Ashmore*, cherished Poppa of his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Son of Mary and Aussie* Millard, adored brother and brother-in-law of Steve and Shirley Millard, Anne and Owen Smith, and stepfather of Richard, Rebecca, and Lance Higgie.
‘Happy hunting old man’
At Colin’s request, private cremation has been held, A memorial service will follow at a later date. Messages to 4 Carrick Place, Cromwell 9310.
(*denotes deceased)

BECKETT, Donald Ian (Ian):
After a courageous battle, Ian passed away peacefully at home, on Friday, 9 June 2023, aged 70 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Graeme and Melissa, grandad of Oakley. Son of the late Albert (Cecil) and Alice. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Beverley, Margaret, Warren, Maureen and Donald, Tommy and the late Annette, Peter, Pat, Ross, Robyn, Susan, Roger, the late Cathy, and the late Grant. A fondly remembered uncle. A dear friend to Ross, Al and Denise, Liz, Mark and Vanya, Sally, Bill, Jack, Phil, Ronnie, Johnny, Jim, Tony, and the late Janet, among others, and beloved dog dad of Speights. In accordance with Ian’s wishes, a private cremation has been held, and a celebration of his life and the scattering of his ashes will be held at his Tinkertown home from 2pm on Sat, 15 July 2023. All welcome. Sincere thanks to Hospice Southland and the District Nurses for their care of Ian over the past two years. Special thanks to Ross for his unwavering support of Ian, and for taking on his beloved dog.
May his will to live, even in his final weeks, serve as a reminder to us all to never give up. Messages to C/- G. Beckett, PO Box 34, Greymouth 7805 or to Ian’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

BUCHANAN, William James (Willy):
It is with deep sadness that our family want to inform you that Willy passed unexpectedly on Monday 12th June 2023 at home. Dearly loved son of Tony and Anne. Much cherished dad of Sophie, and Michael and loyal and loved brother and brother-in-law of Sharon and Fraser Hampton, Jason and Kelly and dear friend of Amanda. Awesome uncle of Holly, Elise; Blake, and Alexi and buddy to Daisy. Willy was an amazing and loyal mate to many. A service to celebrate Willy’s life will be held at J Fraser & Son’s Chapel, Corner Esk & Doon Streets, Invercargill on Monday 19th June at 1.30pm. Messages to 103 Otatara Road, Invercargill 9879, 86 Te Anau – Mossburn Highway, RD 1, Te Anau 9679 or on Willy’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz where a livestream link can be found.

EGERTON, Heather Margaret:
Peacefully, after a short illness at home, on Monday, June 12, 2023, aged 75 years. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of Peter for 50 years, much loved mother of Hamish, loved and cherished Nana of Sofia, loved sister and sister-in-law of Lindsey and Sally Strathdee, and loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews.
‘Lovingly Remembered’
In accordance with Heather’s wishes, a private service will be held. Messages to 22 Ferry Lane, Pisa Moorings, RD3, Cromwell, 9383.

HENDERSON, Beverly Margaret:
Peacefully on 15 June 2023; under the care of Hospice Southland. Aged 84 years. Much loved wife of Nick, Stepmother to Alan (Wellington) and Robyn (Melbourne). Beverly was the daughter of Bonar and Lena Fraser, late of Invercargill, and she was a helper and a friend to many Southlanders. A Memorial Service will be held for Beverly at J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 2pm on Wednesday, 21 June. Please go to Beverly’s tribute page at www.frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes for information about sending a tribute message and for a link to a livestream view of the service. Messages can also be sent to 77 Gala Street, Invercargill 9810.

Leask-O’Neill, Chase Kingston:
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Chase Kingston Leask-O’Neill on the 13th June 2023. Cherished son of Aliyah Leask and Jacob O’Neill,and loved baby to Metua Herbert. Adored and loved Mokopuna,Nephew,Cousin,brother,and friend to many. Chase will be resting at nannies whare 196 Bann Street Bluff. All very welcome. Service to celebrate the life of Chase will be held Monday 19th June 1.30 pm at the Southland Crematorium. Messages may be sent to 196 Bann Street Bluff or left on Chase’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz where the live-stream link can be accessed.

McALEVEY, Catherine Teresa (nee Harrison):
On June 15, 2023, peacefully at Dunedin Hospital; aged 70 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Kevin, much loved mum and mother-in-law of Brendon, Karen and Milo Wink, Teresa and Kane Shaw, loving grandma to Katie, and Sarah; Cody, and Jacob.
R.I.P.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Patrick’s Basilica, Macandew Road, South Dunedin, at 11.00am, on Wednesday, June 21, the funeral then leaving for the Green Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations for St Vincent De Paul would be appreciated and may be left
at the Mass. Messages to 27 Orr Street, Concord, Dunedin 9018 or on Catherine’s page at www.tributes.co.nz, where you can watch the Mass on livestream.

McARTHUR, Barbara-Ann:
November 19, 1958 –
May 28, 2023
Aged 64, at Campbelltown Hospital, Sydney, Australia. Beloved Mother and Grandma of Mitchell, Jen, Ella, Aria and Wills Barker, Deanne, Nick, Ethan and Jake Miller. Beloved sister and sister-in-law of Diane and Lindsay Baird, Otautau, Judy andDick Brown, Jacks Point, Queenstown, and also her nieces and nephews. Barbara-Ann has suffered health problems in the last 25 years so is now at peace.

McCLELLAND, Arthur Robert:
Surrounded by love on 15th June 2023 our kind and gentle Dad and Grandad passed away. Aged 84 years and 11 months. Loved husband of the late Eleanor. Much loved father of Fiona, Jan and Sandy and Grandad of Kirsten, Josh & Emily; William Adam and Molly. Loved brother and brother in law of George* and Bev, Arnold* and Joyce, Etta, Morris and Netta*, Keith and Kathy*, and Myra and Michael* and the McColl clan family. Special thanks to the staff of Hospice Southland, donations would be greatly appreciated and can be left at the service. A Celebration of Arthur’s life will be held at “ The Church” 201 Ness Street on Monday 19th June at 11am. Until then Arthur will be hanging out in his workshop at 52 Herriot Street Invercargill. Feel free to pop in and have a drink with him. Messages to 52 Herriot Street Invercargill or to Arthur’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes (*denotes deceased).

PEARTON, Valmay Dale:
Peacefully, at Rose Lodge, on Monday, June 12, 2023. A loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many. As to Valmay’s wishes, a private cremation has been held. Messages to Pearton Family, C/- PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840, or on Valmay’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/valmay.

PRESTON, Roger Neill:
Peacefully at Clare House on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Aged 95 years. Loved husband of Patricia. Loved father and father-in- law of Russell and Sheree, Donald and Jenny, Graham and Andrea, Jan and Dave, Neil and Marilou, Roger and Kirsty. Loved Grandad of his 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Loved brother and brother-in-law of John* and Eileen, Gillian* and Neville*, Christopher* and Jill*, Alwyn* and Bill*, Ruth* and Harry, Kathleen and John*, Judy and Colin. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A private cremation has been held. A memorial service to celebrate Roger’s life will be held at the Winton Bridge Club, Park Street, Winton on Tuesday June 20 at 2.00pm. Messages to 825A Winton – Wreys Bush Highway, RD 3 Winton 9783 or to Roger’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where livestream details are available.

PRICE, Beatrice Helen:
(formerly of Invercargill). On June 12, 2023, at Dunedin Hospital, with family by her side; aged 85 years. Loved daughter of the late Frederick (Jack) and Dorothy (Invercargill), loved sister and sister-in-law of Roger and Helen (Winton), Anne (Australia), Margaret and Tony Gilbert, Neale and Joyce (Christchurch), loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. A private farewell has been held. Messages to 4/72 Purchas Street, St Albans, Christchurch 8014.

RIDDER, Frederick Ronald (Fred):
On June 16, 2023 (aged 62). Fred’s family would like to let everyone know that his wheels finally stopped turning, his work is done, he’s finally retired and hung up his tools. Beloved soul mate of Raywyn, loved father and father-in-law of Rick and Robyn, Amy and Jason, Krissy and Greg, Carmen and John, Glen and Kirsty. Granddad to all his special grandchildren.
He will be deeply missed.
A Special thank you to all the love and care Fred received from the Otago Community Hospice. Let’s celebrate Fred’s ‘This is your Life’ at the Alexandra District Club, 35 Centennial Avenue, Alexandra, on Wednesday, June 21, arrive at 12noon grab a drink and his celebration of his life will start at 1.00pm. In Lieu of flowers donations to the Otago Community Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 2 Quail Close, Alexandra 9320.

ROGERS, Arnold Blair (Arnie):
Died peacefully at Southland Hospital on the Monday, 12 June 2023. Much loved lifelong companion of Gaynor and father to the late Lionel. Much Loved stepfather to Tyrone, Leonah, Cerise and Aaron, grandfather, and great grandfather to all their children and his family in Kaitangata. A private Cremation has already been held. The family would like to acknowledge the wonderful care of Arnie from the staff in the Medical Ward, Southland Hospital. Messages to 42 Woodhouse Street, Invercargill.

SAVIGNY, Carol Elizabeth:
Passed peacefully in Dunedin Hospital, on June 13, 2023, after a long illness; aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife of Ernie, for 58 years, loving Mother, Aunty and Grandma to all who needed her, cherished sister and sister-in-law of Bill and Ethel, Phil and Kerry, James and Jenny, and Valerie and Tom. Special thanks to the nursing staff of Dunedin Hospital, ICU and all of the emergency staff for their care. Carol’s wishes were for a private cremation.

SULLIVAN, Daniel Norman:
15.05.1932 – 09.06.2023
Retired Makarewa Nurseryman. Well-known in his 61 years of business in Makarewa, Southland. Shared Nursery and Handcraft Supply Business with wife Therese. Passed away peacefully in the loving care of Calvary Rest Home, Invercargill. Now in God’s heavenly nursery. Devoted husband of the late Therese May (nee Bone). Dearly loved father of Veronica, Ricky, Sharon, Nigel, Raewyn, Monique and their partners. A very proud and loving grandfather and great-grandfather. Son of the late Daniel Frances and the late Annie Kathleen Sullivan (nee Nordamann). Loved brother and brother-in-law of the Sullivan and the Bone families. Respected uncle of his nephews and nieces, families and friend in NZ and Australia.
A life well lived.
A private service has been held. Messages to the Sullivan Family, C/- PO Box 632, Invercargill.

WESTRUPP, Riki John:
10.8.1964 – 4.6.2023 Your ticket to meet your maker has been clipped. Dad to Chantelle, Levi, Corvette & Gammin. Pop to 8 babes. Son of Monty & the late Heather. Bro of Lynne Kane.
Known by many, Respected by some, Understood by few, Selfless to all, Authentic always!!! ED
A private service has been held.

WILLIAMS, Brian Henry:
02.02.1938 ~ 15.06.2023
Dearly loved husband of Joyce, father of David, and Leane and husband Alex. Cherished Grandad of Dylan, Kelly, Aimee and Juliette; Great-Grandad of Rowan and Arthur. Brother and brother-in-law of Doug and Liz, Ian and Joan, Carol and Bill, Ken and Kay; also Eileen and Alex, Anne and Bob, Joan and Alex. Cherished and respected by all of his extended family, special friends and former work colleagues. A service to celebrate his life will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Tuesday 20 June at 1pm, followed by a final farewell at Edendale Cemetery arriving approximately 3:30pm. Special thanks to all who have showed dedicated support and care to Brian over the past 11 years, including District Nursing team, care-giving teams, St John Ambulance service, all followed by the genuine loving kindness of staff at Rowena Jackson, Salisbury Wing. Messages to 192 Moana Street, Invercargill 9810 or to Brian’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there will be a livestream link to the service.

In Memoriam

BARRETT, Karen Mary:
28.11.1970 – 17.06.2020
Three long years without you,
The pain has barely dimmed.
Precious memories are all we have,
Until we meet again.
Living still, in our thoughts and hearts…
Dave, Baylee and Jack.

SHUTTLEWORTH, John:
18 June 2015
Deep are the memories, special they stay, no length of time will take them away.
Love Diane and family.

SHUTTLEWORTH, John:
Passed June 18, 2015.
Always on our minds and in our hearts. Missed dearly.
Love Daryl, Orlana and family

Acknowledgement

CROW, Herbert:
Alison and family would like to sincerely thank all who visited, sent food, flowers and cards after Herby’s passing. Also, special thanks to Nigel, Avenal Park and Lynley McKerrow.

PENISULA, Ioane Reuelu (Johnny):
08.04.1944 – 14.05.2023
Mavis, Lyle, Ne’etia and Kerry along with extended family wish to thank everyone for the love and support shown to us during the loss of our dearly loved husband, father, and grandpa. We are thankful for all the messages, flowers, cards, baking, meals, phone calls and visits during this time. Thank you to all, from far and wide who took part in the celebration of Johnny’s life in some way. A special thanks to Deborah and Lynley from Healthcare NZ for your help and care. Thanks also to Sandy, Johnny’s Pacific Island nurse, for everything you have done for us. As a family, we are more grateful than words can express, and we pray that you will all know God’s goodness and blessing. Thank you.

TILY, Joseph Murray:
Joseph’s family express their heartfelt thanks for the kindness shown on the sudden passing of their awesome Joseph. Your prayers, visits and donations of food were greatly appreciated. God bless you all. Thank you to the team at Macdonald and Weston for your professional care and empathy at this time. You made the occasion of his passing a respectful tribute to an amazing young man.