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BROAD, Kim Lynette:
16.12.1961 – 23.10.2023. After a stoic battle, Kim passed away with her sister by her side on Monday 23.10.2023. Eldest daughter of Patricia* and Russell Broad.Best friend and sister to Anne Cheung, Devoted auntie of Kieran Cheung* great auntie to Maddison Cheung, and partner of Steve Farrington. Loved by all. As per Kim’s wishes her cremation has already been held. Kim will be interred with Patricia and Kieran on Sunday 5th of November at 1 p.m Messages to 22 Drurylane Invercargill, or may be left on Kim’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz Kim’s family would like to sincerely thank the Staff at Hospice and Rowena Jackson for the outstanding care shown to Kim in her last days. You Guys Were Amazing!
CANNY, Brenda:
Formerly of Invercargill. Peacefully on October 26, 2023, in her 102nd year, at St John’s Community Hospital Enniscorthy Ireland. Dearly loved wife of Frank, and sister-in-law of Ivan* and Margaret*, Molly* and Tony*, and auntie, great-auntie, and great-great-auntie to the wider Canny, Zoontjens and Townley families. R.I.P. Breda ‘a life well lived’ you will be sadly missed by family and friends Messages to 108D Taiepa Road, Otatara, Invercargill.
CAVE Patricia (Tricia aka Pat):
Memorial Service to be held on Saturday 11th November 2023 at 1pm in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel Corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. A celebration of Tricia’s life and acknowledgement of the wonderful contribution her relatives, friends, neighbours, colleagues and pupils made to enhance it. Reminiscences welcome, especially of the classroom, during the service and afternoon tea socialising.
CHRISTIE, William Cleland Leishman:
Doris, Darin, Grant, Stephen and their families wish to sincerely thank everyone for their kindness and support following the passing of William on 24 September 2023. To all who supported us by attending the service or watched on Livestream, or visited, gave cards, flowers, or baking. Grateful thanks also to all medical professionals and their teams at Gore and Southland Hospitals, and at Hospice Southland for their compassionate care of Bill and the family during his illness. Thanks to Sandra and Nicky at J Fraser and Sons, and to Rev. Robert Robati-Mani and Chris Rodgers for guiding us through the service. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgment of our gratitude.
FLUIT, Lesley:
Passed away peacefully on Friday, November 3, 2023, in the loving care of the Parata family. Devoted wife of the late Frank Fluit. Dearly loved mother of Irene, Arie and good friend of Raelene. Dearly loved grandmother of Matthew, Daniel, Liam, and Zachary; Nicole. Funeral details to follow. Messages to 39 Kitchener Street, Gore 9710.
HAWKES, Alistair Graeme (Hawkie):
Peacefully in the care of Longwood Care Home, Riverton on Monday 30th October 2023. Loved brother of Coral and the late Vera and their families. Dear friend of Dean and Fiona Addenbrooke and family. Special thanks to the staff at Longwood Care Home for their care of Alistair. A private cremation has been held.
HICKS, Brenda Grace:
On Friday, November 3, 2023. In her 105th year. Beloved wife of George. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Ken and Lorrie Hicks (Mooloolaba), and Roger and Brenda Hicks (Stewart Island). Cherished Nana to Tim, Dan, Jac and Kyle (Australia), Quin and Sam* (Stewart Island). Great-grandmother to Josie, Nat, Will, Aaron, Josh, and Ethan. Great -great grandmother to Harley and Foxton. Special thanks to Rowena Jackson, for their love and care. Funeral arrangements to follow. (*denotes deceased).
McIntyre, Jean:
L.R.A.M., A.R.C.M., L.T.C.L. Passed away peacefully at Windsor Park, Gore, (formerly of 24 Albany Street, Gore) Monday, October 30. Dearly loved daughter of Netta* Towers (née Norton) and Donald* Rupert McIntyre. Beloved sister and sister-in-law of Molly*, Roy* and Lorna*, Donald*, Lyndsay*, Colin* and Sally. A dedicated carer of her parents. The last of her siblings. A private service will be held for Jean. Messages to: 1 Wallis Lane, Gore. (*denotes deceased)
REID, Alexander Stewart (Lex):
22.3.1943 ~ 30.10.2023. It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lex while at the river doing what he loved. Dearly loved husband of Mary. Beloved Father of Jocelyn, Fiona and Brent, Terry and Verina, Gary and Leisa, and Simon and Sarah. Cherished Grandad of Leith, Rose, Bailee, Hanna, Leisha, Lauren and Peri. Cheeky Great-Granddad of Millie and Bria. Loved only son of Alex* and Kathy. Brother of Bev and Marilyn and uncle to their children. A service to celebrate Lex’s life will be held at J Fraser & Sons, 199 Esk Street, Invercargill on Tuesday, 7th November at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the Heart Foundation. Messages can be sent to Reid Family, PO Box 125, Bluff 9842 or to Lex’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there is a livestream link to the service.
RICHARDSON, Brian Lindsay:
Suddenly, but peacefully, Brian passed away in Dunedin hospital, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday 29th October 2023, aged 62 years. Dearly loved husband and soul mate of Sarah. Loved brother of Sarah Richardson (Auckland). Much loved father and father in law of Emma and Simon, Lucy, Ben and Tyson, Alice and Hayden, and his best friends Molly and Lottie. Brian was a loved brother in law, Uncle and friend to many. As per Brian’s wishes a private service has been held. Messages to 60 High Street Invercargill or to Brian’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes