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KNOWLES, Pauleen Loretta (nee Nankivell):
On April 4, 2023, aged 85, at Charles Upham Village Rangiora. Dearly loved wife of the late Roger Thomas, loved sister of Garry and Peter (both deceased) and daughter of the late Hilda and Frank. Pauleen’s unique and forthright self will be much missed by her remaining family and her many friends from Charles Upham Village, Rangiora and also Albert Town, Wanaka and Stewart Island. A celebration of Pauleen’s life will be held on Wednesday, April 26, at 2.00pm, at the Rangiora
RSA, 82 Victoria Street. Messages c/- Irene Nankivell, PO Box 35, Rangiora, or [email protected]

MUIR, Jared Robert Donald:
Unexpectedly passed on 11 April 2023 aged 42. Much loved and best dad ever of Khan and Sadie, loved and adored partner of Carly. Dearly loved son of Lynette and the late Murray, deeply loved and respected brother of Rochelle and Katrina, loved son in law of Lionel and June and loved uncle of Jonty, Azaiah, Kayla, Shavana, Paige and Calais. Beloved grandson, nephew, cousin and friend. An honorable, hardworking, big-hearted guy who will be forever missed. Together again with his Freddie and Chiefy boys. A service to celebrate Jared’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel on Saturday, 15th April at 10.30am, interment to follow at the Eastern Cemetery. Jared will be resting at Katrina’s (his sister) home, 47 Marama Ave South, Otatara on Friday 14 April between 4.00pm and 7.00pm. Messages to 49 Rakiura Parade, Otatara, Invercargill 9879.

ROHAN, John Theodore (Hog):
Passed at Southland Hospital after a brief illness on Tuesday, 11 April 2023, aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret (Stotty). Loved son of the late Anthony and Delia Rohan, and son-in-law of the late Roland and Maureen Stott. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Lawrence and Nicki, Dave and Helen, and Kevin. Loved uncle of Mathew and Debbie, Jamie and Alex. Loved great-uncle of Ella. Loved brother-in-law of John* and Mary Stott (Christchurch), Brian Stott, Barbara Saward (Tauranga), Paul and
Cheryl Stott (Newcastle), Terry and Fay Stott (Gore), Kathy and Kerry Burke (Tauranga), Rose Barnes (Mapua). Loved uncle and great-uncle of Margaret’s family. Beloved founding and life member of his SMD Family.
Rest In Peace
A requiem mass to celebrate Hog’s life will be held in the St Mary’s Basilica, Tyne Street, Invercargill on Saturday, 15 April at 10.30am. If you wish to view the service via livestream, please go the Avenal Park website, obituaries page and click on the link on Hog’s page. Messages to 26 Eden Crescent, Glengarry, Invercargill 9810.

In Memoriam

HUNTER, Catherine:
In loving memory of Cathy. The memories have not faded,
Not a day goes on without you in mind,
As special times go on with you in mind,
Good times remembered with you in mind.
Forever those times will be fine,
Forever we cherish you and the good times.
Love – John and Abigail.