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BATEMAN, Janine Lillian (nee Kingan):
Passed away after a two-year battle with cancer with her loving husband by her side. Dearly loved wife of Rob, much loved mother of sons Jerome, and Caleb. Adored grandma of Travis, and Catalaya. Daughter of the late Hunter and Betty Kingan. As per Janine’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages may be sent to Rob at 44 Highfield Terrace, Newfield, Invercargill 9810.

BRUHNS, Margaret:
(formerly of Gore and Dunedin). On Saturday, March 23, 2024, aged 71 years. Eldest daughter of the late Alice and Jack Bruhns. Wonderful and loving sister and sister-in-law of the late Joy Turnbull, the late Anne and Andy (Gore), Adrienne and the late Colin (Levin), Julie and Bryan Turnbull (Christchurch). Loved aunty to her nieces and nephews. Will be sadly missed. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Margaret Bruhns, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. No flowers by request. A memorial service for Marg will be held at the Beckenham Bowling Club, 63 Waimea Terrace, Beckenham, Christchurch, on Thursday, April 4 at 1.00pm. A graveside service to inter Marg’s ashes will be held in Gore at a later date.

CROOT, Mavoura Rose (formerly Thomson) (nee Dillon):
Surrounded with love, Mavoura passed peacefully away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Dearly loved and loving wife of Brian and the late Ian Thomson. Dearly loved and loving mother and mother-in-law of Chris and Viva, Ron and Diana, Dianne and the late Lindsay, and Tony. Dearly loved Nan and Nanny Toot of Michelle and Shannon, Angela Thomson; Heath and Andrea Thomson; The late Brian, Daniel and Ashlee Keith Loved and loving Great Nan and Nanny Toot of Chloe, Hunter and Cooper Thomson, Jack and Oliver Keith. Loved youngest daughter of Thomas and Sarah Dillon and the extended Dillon family. Loved family member of the Thomson family. Dearly loved sister-in-law of the Croot family. The family would like to acknowledge the wonderful care given to Mavoura by the staff at Clare House. A service to celebrate Mavoura’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon Streets Invercargill on Thursday, April 4 at 10.30am. A private interment will follow. Messages to 10 Calder Place Winton 9720.

GRANT, Pamela:
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Pam, on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in her 89th year, after a short illness, with her family by her side. Loved wife of John (deceased), loved mother and mother-in-law of Craig and Katrina, Bruce and Waereti, Steven and Barbara, and Fiona (dec). Loved mother-in-law of Eddie Paurini. Beloved Nana of Samantha, Shaun, Katie, Cullen, Chris, Dean and Morgan. A cherished friend to many. A special thank you to Anna for the support and guidance provided. Thank you to the nursing staff at Nelson Hospital for their care and support. A cremation has been held as per Pam’s wishes, and a memorial service to celebrate Pam’s life will be held at Shone and Shirley Chapel, 164 Tahunanui Drive, Tahunanui, on Tuesday, April 2 at 1.00pm. Messages can be sent to 249 Kennington Roslyn Bush Road, RD2, Invercargill 9872.

KING, Scott:
Passed away suddenly, on Thursday, March 28, 2024; aged 59 years. Much loved son of Alex and *Lorna King. Adored brother, brother-in-law and special friend to Stephanie and Richard McPhail, Matthew and Melissa King, cherished Uncle Scotty to Maggie and Hayden (Cromwell), Chelsea and Hamish (Christchurch), Molly, Ben and Ella King (Gore) and great-uncle to Tully and Murphy. Forever Riding Red Scotty – Now Ride Free
A service to celebrate Scott’s life will be held at the Gore RSA, Bowler Avenue, on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation. A special heartfelt thank you to Prof. Michael Williams, Dame Norma Restieaux and the wonderful cardiology team at Dunedin Hospital and the Wanaka Medical Centre for a lifetime of caring for Scott. To the many wonderful friends of Scott’s, he loved you all. Messages to 202 Broughton Street, Gore.
(*denotes deceased).

NEILSON, Hugh Arthur James:
Passed away at Southland Hospital on Wednesday, 27th March 2024, born 3 May 1932 at Waimahaka. Now I am back with my father Scottie* (Hugh) and Flora* McKinnon Sturgess at the Riverton Cemetery. Let me have my wish – No Flowers, cards or visits, I have moved on. Thanks to my sister Mary and my cousins and family. Thank you to all the staff that helped me at Southland Hospital. A private interment has been held.

PAY, Raymond Noel (Ray):
Peacefully at his daughter’s residence on Tuesday 26th March 2024, in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Loved father of Raewyn Stewart and Paul Sutton, Lyndon and Sophie Marsh (Brisbane). Loved Dada of his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ray was a loved brother, brother in law and uncle. At Ray’s request a private service has been held. Messages to 115 Duke Street Invercargill or to Ray’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

PENSON, Cheryl:
Peacefully, after a long battle, on Monday, March 25, 2024. Loved Mum of the late Aaron, Kylie and Brent, Stacey, Christopher and Steph, loved Nana of Madison and Claudia, dear friend of Trevor. Dearly loved daughter of the late Victor and Noelene Botting Loved sister and sister-in-law of Steve and Bev, Raewyn and Vaughn, Sandra and Ian, Paul and Nicola, Karen and Paddy, and loved Aunty to her nieces and nephews. A private family cremation has been held. Cheryl’s family wish to thank Hokonui St John and the nurses at Gore Hospital. Messages to 351 Glendhu Road, RD4, Gore 9774.

SHARP, Isobel:
Graham, Diane, Neville, Colin, and their families would like to sincerely thank everyone who attended Isobel’s funeral service, especially those who travelled some distance to be there. Thank you for your love, support, flowers, baking, cards, visits and messages. They were all very much appreciated. Sincere thanks also to Bruce Cavanagh for taking the service and to Southern Funeral Home for their help and advice. Also to the staff of Parata for all your love and care of Mum over the years and especially to us all at our most difficult time. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgment.