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ARMITAGE, Aileen Elizabeth:
19.3.1934 – 13.6.2023
Dearly loved wife of the late Ian. Loving mother and mother-in-law of David and Susan, Ross and Marnie, Carolyn and Phil Humphreys, a dearly loved grandmother and great grandmother. A much loved sister-in-law, aunty, cousin, and friend to many.
“I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever’
A service to celebrate Aileen’s life will be held in the Tasman Church, 6 William Street, Tasman on Monday June 19th at 11.00am.

BROWN, Hugh Nairn:
(Riverton, formerly of Waikaka). Peacefully at Southland Hospital on Monday, June 12, 2023, in his 90th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Carol. Loved father, father-in-law, grandfather and GG of Suzanne and Mike*, Marilyn and Jon, Frances and Paul. Emma, Tim, Lachlan, and Madeline. Loved brother and brother-in-law of John and Shirley, Erice and Neil Hamilton, Elaine* and Keith Baldwin, Charlie and Margaret Little. Respected uncle of his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Hugh’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Friday, June 16 at 2.00pm. Private cremation to follow. Messages to Hugh’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where livestream details are available.
(*denotes deceased).

BUCHANAN, William James (Willy):
It is with deep sadness that our family want to inform
you that Willy passed unexpectedly on Monday, June 12, 2023, at home. Dearly loved son of Tony and Anne. Much cherished dad of Sophie, and Michael and loyal and loved brother and brother-in-law of Sharon and Fraser Hampton, Jason and Kelly and dear friend of Amanda. Awesome uncle of Holly, Elise; Blake, and Alexi and buddy to Daisy. Willy was an amazing and loyal mate to many. A service to celebrate Willy’s life will be held at
J Fraser & Son’s Chapel, Corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, on Monday, June 19, at 1.30pm. Messages to 103 Otatara Road, Invercargill 9879, 86 Te Anau – Mossburn Highway, RD 1, Te Anau 9679, or on Willy’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz where a livestream link can be found.

PRESTON, Roger Neill:
Peacefully at Clare House on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Aged 95 years. Loved husband of Patricia. Loved father and father-in-law of Russell and Sheree, Donald and Jenny, Graham and Andrea, Jan and Dave, Neil and Marilou, Roger and Kirsty. Loved Grandad of his 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Loved brother and brother-in-law of John* and Eileen, Gillian* and Neville*, Christopher* and Jill*, Alwyn* and Bill*, Ruth* and Harry, Kathleen and John*, Judy and Colin. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A private cremation has been held. A memorial service to celebrate Roger’s life will be held with details to follow. Messages to 825A Winton – Wreys Bush Highway, RD 3 Winton 9783 or to Roger’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

ROSS, Annie (Tot):
Passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Parata Residence, Gore, aged 101 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Samuel, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Neil and Robyn (Te Tipua), Julie and Barry Crawford (Waikaka Valley), much loved Nana of Catherine Ross (Melbourne), Fiona and William Leith (Mosgiel), Nicola and Ashley Muir, Lisa and Roy Gibson (Waikaka Valley), and a special great-Nana to Charlotte and Emma Leith, Max and Taylor Muir. A celebration service for Annie’s life will be held in Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Monday, June 19, at 1.00pm, then leaving for Charlton
Park Cemetery. Livestream link available
www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz
Messages to 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore 9710.

In Memoriam

BEATTIE, Stanley David:
15 June 1994
“Never forgotten”.