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BRYAN, Patricia Ann:
18.11.1949 – 15.03.2023
Family and friends are invited to a little service for our Mum Trish / Pat at 12.00pm on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at the Eastern Cemetery.

CAMPBELL, Joyce Ellen:
Peacefully at Peacehaven Village on Monday, April 3, 2023. Dearly loved wife of Mike. Most amazing mother and mother-in-law to Bob and Katrina, Jan and Barry, Karen and Haggis. Adored nana to Jade and Bronwyn, Corey and Liv, Holly and Gerard, and Paloma. Loved wee nan to Sasha, Marley, Porsche, Baxter, Lennox, Nyla, and Roman. As per Joyce’s wishes a private service has been held.
Mum you were an amazing mother to us all, and a friend to many.
Rest in Love, from us all.
Messages to “Campbell Family”, PO Box 632, Invercargill, or you can go to Joyce’s tribute page at: mwfunerals.co.nz/s/joyce

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CLARKE, Shirley Ann (nee McWhirter):
It is with sadness that we let you know that Shirley passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 2, 2023. Dearly loved wife of Graeme and loved mother of Murray and Sarah, and a fun nana to Mya and James. Shirley was the loved youngest daughter of Thelma and Bill McWhirter (both dec) and loved sister and sister-in-law of Elaine and the late Graham Dagg, Murray and Jan McWhirter, and Nola and Ray Morris. Loved aunt to Scott, Russell, the late Jo, Lance and Janelle.
Ride into the wide
blue yonder, Shirl.

FREW, Suzanne Elizabeth (Suzi) (nee Broom):
At Queenstown, on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, aged 44 years. Dearly loved and cherished daughter of Liz (Geraldine), and Peter (Gore), much loved Mum of Asher, and Ryder, loved sister of Belinda, and the late Grant, and Auntie of Isla Sutherland, and wife of Kris. Missed by all her wider family and many friends. Private cremation. A memorial service for Suzie will be held in the Lake Hayes Pavilion, Queenstown, on Thursday, April 13, at 1.30pm. Our heartfelt thanks to Queenstown Police, Search and Rescue teams, friends and the public who assisted in the search which brought Suzi back to us. Messages to 6 Bridesdale Drive, Lake Hayes, Queenstown 9300.

KIRKER, Pauline Annette (née Omelvena):
(Of Five Rivers) In the early hours of Thursday, April 6, 2023. After a very long battle Pauline finally got the sleep she needed with husband Lindsay, brother Garry and sister Jacqui right by her side at Southland Hospital. Much loved and cherished wife of Lindsay for 45 years. Beyond treasured Ma of Jodi and Clint and Katt and absolutely adored Nana of Ashton, Dane and Trent. Loved daughter of Jack* and Connie*, sister of Doreen*, Bob, Ron, Garry, Jacqui and Linda. Special sister to Colleen. Aunt Polly to her many nieces and nephews and extended family.
Finally able to breathe easy again.
A service to celebrate Pauline’s life will be held at J Frasers and Sons Chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, on Friday, April 14, at 11.00am. Interment at the East Winton Cemetery to follow. In lieu of flowers donations to St John Ambulance can be made at the service. Messages to 295 Lowther Road, RD 3, Lumsden 9793 or to Pauline’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where livestream details are available.
(*denotes deceased).

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McCABE, John Campbell (Cabo):
Passed away peacefully on April 4, 2023. Loving husband of the late Joan McCabe, and a loving father of the late Ty Peters McCabe. John was the second son of the late Mac and Rennie (Riverton), brother of the late Chris, the late Anthony, and Bryn. Thanks to Tony (Christchurch Hospital Oncology), Di and Al, and special thanks to Deb.
“To those of you who play the great game, pars and birdies to all. Enjoy!”
As per John’s wishes a private cremation has been held. John and Joan will be interred in Riverton Cemetery.

NYE, Dorothy Agnes:
Peacefully on Friday, March 31, 2023, at Bob Owen’s Retirement Village, Tauranga, aged 94 years. Loved husband of Bob (deceased). Dearly loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Graeme and Helen, Roger (deceased) and Dia, loved Grandmother and Nana of Danny, Geordie, Pippa, David, Michael, Rachel, and Katie. A special thanks to the amazing staff at Bob Owen’s Rest Home. Messages to 39 Ariki Avenue, Otatara, Invercargill 9879.

PASK, Barbara Winsome:
Peacefully at Hospice Southland on Tuesday April 4, 2023. Aged 71 years. Loved wife of Glen. Cherished mum of Channell and special Nannannan of Peyton. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Diane and Kevin Fagan, Christine* and Nigel and Malou Stewart. Loved aunty of Rodney and Caroline, special nanny of Kristian and Bailey and loved by all her other nieces and nephews. A private cremation has been held. Tributes may be left on Barbara’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes. (* denotes deceased).

SNODGRASS, Alice Imelda (nee McKnight, nee Duggan):
17 May 1934 – 6 April 2023 at Calvary Hospital
Loved wife of the late Vincent (Vince) Snodgrass. Loved wife of the late Robert (Bob) McKnight and loved mother of their children – Donna Knight and Jimmy Robinson (Australia), Peter and Janet McKnight, Ian McKnight (Tasmania), Trish Henderson, Yvonne and Steven Watt. Friend to Allan Henderson, Lynn Ker, Brian Dunick and Neil Grindlay. Dearly loved sister of Joan Leonard and her late brothers and sisters and brother in laws and sister in laws. A dearly loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews.
R.I.P.
Requiem Mass to be celebrated in St Mary’s Basilica, Tyne Street, Invercargill at 2pm on Thursday 13th April. Rosary 7pm on Wednesday 12th April at 25 Galway Street, Invercargill. Messages to 42 Shand Road, Mokotua, RD 11, 9877 or to Alice’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where her livestream link will be available.

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SNODGRASS, Alice Imelda (nee McKnight/nee Duggan):
17 May 1934 – 6 April 2023 at Calvary Hospital
Dearly loved Grandmother of Catherine Lowe and Hannes Koppl (Melbourne), Brent Swain (Auckland), Kelly McDonald and Cris Layley (Perth), Cory McKnight-Harris (Perth), Gordon Henderson and Dani Calder, Campbell Henderson, Givanna and Bevan Jenkins (Invercargill), Deanne McKnight and Kurt Horswell (Perth), Tegan McKnight (Melbourne). Loved Great Granny of Tayla Hurley (Australia), Jorja and Chloe Swain (Auckland), Alex and Sylvie Henderson, and Skyler Manson, Deegan, Max and Maddison Jenkins (Invercargill).

SPAIN, Brian Beaton:
Brian passed peacefully at the Southland Hospital on February 7, 2023, with Ruth and Melissa at his side. Brian was just so tired and worn out, he wanted to go. It was his time. Brian’s family, Ruth, Fergus, Stephen, Bev, Melissa, Kaylee, Greg, Rebecca, Tait, Logan, and Jack want to give special thanks to Doctor Jo Krysa, Dunedin Hospital Ward 4, and her team for your many years of care you gave Brian. Also, the Dunedin Hospital Doctors and team Ward 7, many thanks to the Southland Hospital and St. John’s who took care of Brian many times. Special thanks to Mrs. Alice Febery who gave Brian three more years he never wasted. To the Christchurch Hospital, St. John’s and the fire brigade, thank you for your kindness. To Brian’s mates and friends, if you didn’t phone him or call in, he would phone you. We thank you all very much. Thank you for the flowers, cards, and baking. Thanks also to Avenal Park Funeral Home for taking care of Brian and Roger Scheele for taking Brian’s service. Brian is now at peace and was laid to rest beside his son, Blair at the Eastern Cemetery, Invercargill

In Memoriam

EVANS, Albert William (Bill):
One year ago, 7.4.2022.
Your life was a blessing
Your memory a treasure
You are loved beyond words
And missed beyond measure
Love always – Diana, Regan and Chloe.

MAXWELL, Barry John:
Two years ago today.
With love we remember,
until we meet again.
“Miss you always”
Love from Natasha, Hamish, Jayden, Tarnica, Kaylee-Rose, Xavier and Beaudine.

Acknowledgement

WINDERS, Kevin (John):
Shirley, Martin, Jan, Denise, Tony, Susan and Brendon, and families, wish to thank all those who supported us by sending flowers, baking, cards and visiting during the loss of a loved son and brother. Thank you to all those who attended the Memorial Service and helped us to celebrate the life of John. As many addresses are unknown please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.

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