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COUTTS, Sophia Pringle Penman (nee Thompson) (Tuppy):
On Thursday 1 June 2023, at Peacehaven, Invercargill in her 96th year. Dearly loved wife of Robert*, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Dawne Pagan, Sharyn and Howard* Bailey (Rolleston), Neville and Noelene, Phillip and Joanne; dearly loved Nana of her 10 Grandchildren, her 14 Great Grandchildren and her 3 Great Great Grandchildren. A service to celebrate Tuppy’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street Invercargill on Tuesday 6 June at 1.00pm. Interment to follow at the Eastern Cemetery. You are invited to join the service via livestream by going to the Avenal Park website, obituaries page and clicking on the link on Tuppy’s page. Messages to Cottage 36, 498 Tweed Street Invercargill 9812.

GREER, Joyce Lorraine (nee Eunson):
On Thursday, June 1, 2023, after a short battle with cancer, aged 67 years. Loved wife of Sam, devoted mother and friend of Jane, Robert and Anna, Stuart and Maureen. Doting Grandma of Elliot and Jessica. A memorial service for Joyce will be held in Ranfurly Stadium on Wednesday, June 7 at 2.00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Otago Rescue Helicopter Trust would be appreciated. Messages to 48 Thomas St, Ranfurly 9332.

HAMILTON, Victoria Isabel:
We wish to advise of the passing of Victoria in Cairo. Dearly loved mother of Francesca and Sebastian. Dearly loved daughter of the late Mervyn and Eva Macdonald. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Pam & John Keast, Ferg & Ali Macdonald and Don & Joanne Macdonald and loved Auntie & Great Aunt of her nieces and nephews. We will advise of a celebration of Victoria’s life, to be held in Invercargill in the near future.

HESLIP, Thomas:
Gore District
Members are requested to attend the Funeral Service of their Late Comrade
Thomas (Tom) Heslip
449930 Corporal,
23rd Battalion NZ Army,
as intimated in this issue.
Neil Bone
President.

KNARSTON, Lorna (nee Johnson):
Lorna passed away peacefully, in her 94th year, at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, with Judith by her side. Loved wife of the late Frank Knarston. Loved and treasured mother and mother-in-law of Karen and Rob Turner (Te Anau), Keith and Karen Knarston (Auckland), Judith and Geoff Annear (Rangiora), Stuart and Pia Knarston (New Plymouth), and Colin (Opio). A Cherished grandmother and great-grandmother to all Lorna’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A Private Cremation has been held as per the family’s wishes. Messages to the family C/- PO Box 35, Rangiora 7440.

MARSTERS, Margaret Ngaroimata (Maggie):
Unexpectedly, with whanau by her side, at Dunedin Hospital, on Thursday, June 1, 2023, aged 61 years. Dearly loved partner of Jeff, much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Khristal and Tomoana (Kalgoorlie, WA), Jazmyne and Grant (Wellington), Martin (Rotorua), Adrian and Nikita and the late Dyna (Kalgoorlie, WA), Kane and China (Dunedin), Stephanie and Corey (Mossburn), loved Nanna Ma of all her mokopuna. Dearly loved Bub to her brothers and sisters and a loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Maggie’s life will be held at the Mataura Community Centre, 2 McQueen Avenue, on Wednesday, June 7, at 1.00pm, followed by cremation. Livestream link available www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz. A special thank you to all the ICU staff at Dunedin Hospital for their exceptional care of Maggie and to all her Mataura Whanau. Messages to 31 Albion Street, Mataura 9712.

SLAUGHTER, Maurice Lloyd:
Passed away peacefully at Southland Hospital on 28 May 2023, with his loving partner Rose Langford by his side. Loved son of Gladys* and Frank* Slaughter, loved brother and brother-in-law of Russell and Lynley (Alexandra), and Noeline and Alan Johnstone (Australia), loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews, and loved friend of the Langford family. A private service has been held. Messages to 202 Margaret Street, Invercargill 9810(* denotes deceased).

ROY, John Graham:
Peacefully on May 29, 2023, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Valerie Ruth Roy for 64 years. Loving father of Jann and Philip, and father-in-law of Craig and Lynn. Much loved Grandad of Shyam, James, Ayrton, Radha and Geneva. Special thanks to the caring staff at Elizabeth Knox. A private family service has taken place.

SMITH, Morris Furneaux:
Passed away peacefully at Clare House on Sunday, May 28, 2023, in his 99th year. Dearly loved husband of Nellie*. Cherished and respected father and father-in-law of Rex and Lynette, Brenda and Les, Allan and Marie. Adored grandfather and great-grandfather of his four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Much loved by his only surviving brother Leo, and his eight siblings*. A private service and cremation have been held. A memorial service to celebrate Morris and Nellie’s lives will be held at a later date. A special thank you to the staff of Clare House who have looked after Morris over the last seven years. Messages to Smith Family, c/- 2126 Winton-Lorneville Highway, RD 6, Invercargill, or can be left on Morris’ tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz
(*denotes deceased)

TAPPER, Violet (May):
May died on Saturday 27th May 2023, peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Clare House, surrounded by her loving family. Finally reunited with her beloved husband Neil. Much loved mum and mother in law to Daphne and John Howard, and Kevin and Helen. Loved grandmother (Nan) to Neil, Stephanie and Megan and their partners Tara, Matthew and Jason. Great-Nan to Loki, Abby, Ada and Thomas. Loved sister to Sylvia and the late Rosalie. In lieu of flowers donations to SPCA Invercargill Centre would be greatly appreciated and can be left at the service. A service of Thanks Giving for May will be celebrated on Tuesday 6th June 2023, 1.30pm in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Interment at St John’s Cemetery will follow. Messages to c/- PO Box 1380 Invercargill or to May’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where her livestream link is available.

In Memoriam

KILKELLY, Robin:
June 4, 1989
Waikawa Harbour
Lost but not forgotten
– Tom

PRICE, Helen:
It is hard to believe it has been a year already, nothing is the same.
Your heart of gold,
love and laughter
goes on in all of our hearts.
We are forever thankful to friends and family who care and love you as much as we do.

PURDY, Bob:
10 years today. Forever in our hearts. Miss you Dad. Never walk alone.
Love – Sharyn, Jonathon, Liz and family

Acknowledgement

KING, Phillip James (Phil):
Mary, Doug, Peter and Treena wish to thank family and friends for all their kindness and support before and after Phil’s passing. We wish to send our grateful thanks and appreciation for the calls, messages, cards, flowers, baking, meals and visits at such a sad time. Thank you to the amazing J Fraser and Sons, Ross and Nicky, for the care of Phil and to ourselves. Ross, you were also a big part of helping Phil with his wishes from the beginning. The family appreciated this so much, as did Phil. Also thanks to Ngaire Cameron for a lovely service. To the caring compassionate team at Rowena Jackson Salisbury wing thank you doesn’t seem enough. Tracey, you and your team looked after Phil for 6 months. We are so very grateful for everything you did for Phil and allowing us to come and go as often as we wished. Hospice Southland and team thank you for the care you provided. Phil also enjoyed the arts, crafts, and baking days which led to being a huge highlight of his week. To Sue Pearce, thank you for your ongoing care of Phil. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement as many addresses are unknown.

LEEMING, Margaret:
Passed away on April 22, 2023. Ralph and family wish to sincerely thank everyone who helped and supported Margaret during her recent illness. In particular Dr Pearce, Southland Hospital staff, Hospice staff and carers, the whole care and support network was fantastic. Many thanks to friends and family for all their love, kindness, support, flowers, cards, food etc, and a special thank you to Anneke and her team at Distinct Funerals, you did an amazing job. Please accept this message as a personal acknowledgment from us all.

MURDOCH, Peter W:
Judith, Robyn, Russell, Susan and Janet, and their families, wish to extend heartfelt gratitude for the many messages of sympathy on the loss of their dear husband, father and grandfather. Thank you all so much for the beautiful flowers, cards, baking and visits, before and after his passing – much appreciated. Special thanks to all Peter’s fellow horsemen and horsewomen who shared his life at rodeos, Quarter horse events, cavalcades and treks. Peter was a true horseman. We also acknowledge the many businesses and work associates involved with him during his 58 years at the Monowai Village and Power Station. Please accept this as a personal and sincere thank you from us all

PAUL, June Lorraine (nee Sherriff):
Arthur, Michelle, Jo, Wendy and families would like to extend sincere thanks to everyone who sent flowers, cards, baking and meals following the sudden loss of June. This was all greatly appreciated. To Wilson Fraser and the team at J Fraser & Sons Ltd, thank you for caring for June with dignity and respect and helping us to navigate through this difficult time. To Lynley McKerrow, thank you for taking the time to hear our stories and memories of June and beautifully encapsulating the person that June was. Please accept this as our personal acknowledgement and heartfelt thanks.

ROSS, Tornella (Torrie):
Pete and Sharon, Jarn, Clelia and Chris and families wish to sincerely thank everyone for the love and support shown to us during Torrie’s illness and passing. We very much appreciated the cards, flowers, phone calls, food, messages and visits. We would especially like to thank the Dr’s and Nursing and support staff at the Southland Hospice for their wonderful care of Torrie and her family. Also a special mention to Nyalle Paris and members of the First Presbyterian Church for their support. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of your thoughtfulness shown to us all

SKUDDER, Arthur:
On behalf of Kirsty, Ollie, and both Kirsty and Arthur’s immediate families we wish to extend our heartfelt gratitude for the extremely kind and generous love, care, and on-going support we have all received with the sudden and unexpected loss of Arthur. Thank you to Dr Robert Bester (Bester and McKay Family Doctors), the staff working in the Emergency Dept and Medical Wards at Southland Hospital, the St John Ambulance crew, and the amazing group of District Nurses for the care and compassion shown to Arthur particularly towards the end, it didn’t go unnoticed. Rachael Crothers, Nicky King and the team at J Fraser & Sons thank you for taking such good care of ‘our Arthur’ and preparing him and us for his final journey. Lynley McKerrow the service you delivered perfectly captured the essence of who Arthur was and what he meant to us all. To our Friends, Family, Work Families and Arthur’s Clients both past and present, Salford School, thank you so much for the text messages, phone calls, cards, flowers, groceries, baking, food hampers, meals, roses, visits, and to those who were able to make or watch his services on the day. Arthur loved people and he would’ve been very humbled by it all. To our SBHS Football family, the SBHS PTA and the SBHS Management and Staff, thank you for all your generosity, care, presence and support. It has been much appreciated. Lastly from Kirsty and Ollie, to our Family, Friends and Neighbours the words Thank You don’t seem nearly big enough to repay the unconditional love and support we have received along every step of this journey. When we weren’t able to think you were just there, and often took the mental load, when we were a revolving door of people arriving to pay their respects, or preparing to take Arthur home to be laid to rest in Auckland you made sure we were ready, and when the reality and overwhelm of what a life without Arthur at home looked like, you all got stuck in outside and gave us the best possible gift on helping make the start of that transition a whole lot easier. We will forever be grateful. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement from us all

STEVENS, Anthony Roy:
Rita and the family would like to sincerely thank everyone for their kindness with all the visits, messages, phone calls, food and flowers after the passing of our dearly loved Tony. It was so much appreciated. Our deepest sincere thanks to the Winton Medical Centre, District Nurses, Dunedin and Invercargill Oncology & Medical Units and for all your support, guidance and help. A big thank you to Fr Hamish for such a lovely service and thank you Julie and Loretta for providing the beautiful music. Many thanks to Ross at Winton & Districts Funeral Services for all your care and compassion. Please accept this as a personal and heartfelt acknowledgment as many addresses are unknown.