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DOUBLE, Robert:
Suddenly on Monday, May 20, 2024, at home, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Cynthia, much loved father and father-in-law of Liz and Duncan Anderson (Alexandra), cherished Grandad of Katherine (Kate), Lilly, and Hannah, and adored great-grandad of Owen.
‘Cynthia and Oliver are now reunited’
A private cremation will be held, with a memorial service to celebrate Oliver’s life to be announced. Messages to 224 Blackman Road, RD1, Alexandra.

GILL, Arthur Lionel:
Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday 23 May 2024. Aged 72 years. Very much loved husband of Anne. Beloved brother and brother-in-law of Mark and Maureen, and Deborah. Loved step father of Richard, Ruth, and Kevin Peoples. Step grandad of Kole Peoples. Dearly loved uncle and cousin to many. Funeral details to be advised. Message to Gill Family, PO Box 175, Te Anau, 9600 or to Arthur’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes (*denotes deceased).

HOGAN, Elaine Ann:
Peacefully in the care of staff at Calvary, surrounded by her family on Thursday 23 May 2024. Dearly loved wife of the late Francis (Neil), loved and cherished mum and mother-in-law of Peter, David, Kathryn and Barry Calder, adored grandma of Liam Calder, and Paige Hogan. Much loved sister, sister- in-law and aunty. “Rest in Peace”
Service details to be advised. Messages to 252 John Street Invercargill 9812.

KELLY, Elizabeth:
Passed away peacefully at Ribbonwood County Home, Tapanui, on Monday, May 20, 2024 surrounded by loving family, aged 81 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Clarence (Clarry), loved and cherished partner of George Hoskins, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Stephen and Heather, the late Lindsay, and Sue Finnerty, Vicki, cherished Nana of her 9 grandchildren and her 11 great-grandchildren, plus 2 on the way this year. Loved daughter of the late Frederick and Elizabeth Orme, loved sister, sister-in-law and Aunty. At June’s request, a private family service and cremation has been held. Messages to V Kelly, 43 Anzac Street, Gore 9710 or G Hoskins, 1A Norfolk Street, Tapanui 9522.

MCINTYRE, Quinn:
Stacey, Zac, and Ivy with broken hearts wish to advise of the passing of an amazing husband, and father on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Amazing and treasured husband of Stacey. Most dedicated and loved father of Zac and Ivy. Loved son of Brent and Sheree. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Lauren and Paul Hailes, Caine and Rebecca McIntyre. Loved grandson of Graeme and Heather McIntyre. Loved son-in-law of Owen and Maree Butcher, and loved brother-in-law of Nicola and Tim McCallum, Craig Butcher, and loved uncle to his three nieces Hazel McIntyre, Miah, and Sophie McCallum. Quinn will rest at Macca Lodge from Thursday, May 23, until Sunday morning. Family and friends are welcome to come and see Quinn and the family over this time. A service to celebrate Quinn’s life will be held in the Civic Theatre, Tay Street, Invercargill on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 1.00 pm, followed by a private cremation. If you are unable to attend Quinn’s celebration please follow the link to his tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/quinn the livestream will start 15 minutes before the service is due to start. Messages to McIntyre Family, PO Box, 632, Invercargill or you can visit Quinn’s tribute page a tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/quinn

RYAN, Richard:
It is with sad and heavy hearts we announce the passing of our precious Dad and Pōua, who passed peacefully early hours of Wednesday morning. Much loved son of the late Tommy and Poppy Ryan. Beloved Dad of Debbie and Jeff, and Karl and Kathryn. Former husband and lifelong special friend of Janice*. Cherished brother and brother-in-law of Bill* and Patricia, Bessie and Fred*, Rona* and Buster*, Ruth and Danny*, Hinga* and Haywood*, Harold*, Freddie* and Judy, Stuart* and Bev*, Terry and Judy, Gladstone*, Jacky* and Cris, Tim* and Rihi*, Alys* and Willy*, Jimmy and Gail, and Tuna and Jan. Treasured Pōua of Ryan, Stacey and Kodi, Darcy, Tessa and Hayden. Adored Great-Pōua of Reon, Nico, Olli, Arlo, Luna, Te Nayah, Daisy-Mae, Beau, Kobe-George and Kairo. Well-loved and respected Uncle to all his nieces and nephews. A loved cousin and friend to many.
In loving memory of a life well-lived. Rest peacefully our beautiful Dad and Pōua.
Dick will be resting at 80 Lagan Street in Bluff until his service which will be held at the Bluff Town Hall on Monday, May 27 at 1.00pm. Messages may be sent to 80 Lagan Street, Bluff 9814 or can be left on Dick’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz where a live-stream link is available.
(*denotes deceased).

SINCLAIR, John:
Died on May 22, 2024, at Ross Home; aged 91 years. Beloved husband of Dorothy for 66 years. Loved father of Elizabeth, Fergus, and Louise, and Mark Byers, and Gillian Anderson. Grandfather of Clara, Rosalind, and Renwick. Brother of the late Magnus, and Janet Sinclair. Brother-in-law of Jeny Sinclair, Lyn and the late Mack Holmes. Uncle of Geoffrey, Richard, Simon, and Nicholas Holmes; Marcus, Sara, and Adam Sinclair; Gillian, and Jan Palmer. Sixty Five years of Ministry at Clinton, St Andrews Ashburton, St Clair and First Church, Dunedin. Grateful thanks to the staff at Dunrowan Unit, Ross Home for their care of John in his last months. Private Cremation. A Memorial Service will be held at First Church of Otago at a later date. Messages to The Sinclair Family, C/- PO Box 5013, Dunedin 9054.

STEWART, Lorraine Iris (Lorrie):
07/03/1941 – 23/05/2024 Cherished wife of Brian*. Adored Mother and Mother-in-law of Trevor and Caron, and Sandra and Glen. Beloved Nana of Rhyce and Nicole, Aaron and Shonny, Cassie and Aaron, Corey, Toni and Conor. Special Nannan to Lucas, Baylee, and Axel, Tyler and Kohl. Special thanks to all staff at Rose Lodge for the care and compassion shown to Lorrie and Brian*. As per Lorrie’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages to 68 Anglem Street, Hawthorndale, Invercargill 9810.

WATSON, Walter William (Tiger):
Peacefully passed away in his sleep at Enliven Peacehaven Rest Home on Wednesday 22 nd May 2024, aged 81 years. Dearly loved Dad and Father in-law of Brenda, Ryan and Melissa. Cherished grandad of Riley and Avril, Billie, Bruce and Blaire. Loved companion of the late Jenny. Beloved Poppa Tiger to all his Cunningham tribe and all their children. Much loved son of the late Jack and Doris Watson, beloved brother and brother in-law of Dick and Racheal, Isabel and Colin Bond, Liz and Jim Clark and the late Stewart, Frank and John. A loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Tiger’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Monday 27th May 2024 at 1.00pm. Followed by a burial at the Glenorchy Cemetery on Tuesday 28th May 2024 at 1.00pm. If you wish to view the service via livestream, please go to the Avenal Park website, obituaries page and click the link on Tiger’s page. All messages to be sent to 24 Stuart Street, Invercargill 9810.

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