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McMILLAN, Brian:
Peacefully on Friday, May 16, 2025, aged 71 years, surrounded by family at home. Loved and devoted best friend and husband of Jacky for 54 years. Adored father and father-in-law of Mark and Lisa, Shaun and Stacey and Emma and Dave Walker. Loved Grandad to Zoe, Cooper, Rhys, Olivia, Porter, Charlie, Millen and Stella. A farewell for Brian will be held in the Alexandra District Club, 35 Centennial Avenue, on Monday, May 26, at 1.30pm, followed by refreshments and private cremation. Special thanks to Central Otago Hospice staff, district nurses and to family. Donations can be made at the service to Central Otago Hospice. Livestream link available at southernfuneralhome.co.nz

PEACOCK, Robert Evan (Bob): 
3/1/1940 - 18/5/2025 (85 Years)
Bob split his last piece of kindling, passing peacefully on Sunday 18th May 2025. Loving husband and best friend to Prue and the late Pauline. Devoted and loving Father to Darren (Papamoa), and Debbie (Melbourne), Grandad to Taylor and Illariah. Loved Bob Bob to Katie, Nigel, Abbey and Lucas Robertson. Much loved and respected brother and brother-in-law to Anne* Rowley, Carole (Sydney), Brian and Jane (Warrnambool), Allen and Christine (Tasman), Jim and Sally (Waikaka). Dearly loved Uncle Bob to Nicky and Andrew (Bannockburn). Best mate to "Kitty" and "Frank". Bob's celebration will be held at the Ascot Park Hotel, Invercargill on Friday 23 May at 2.30pm. Donations to Hospice Southland in lieu of flowers would be appreciated. Messages to 187 Paddon Road, Branxholme 9874.

TAKA, Kevin Bruce:
Te rā i whānau mai: 31.05.58Te rā i moe ōna karu: 21.05.25Passed away peacefully. Loved Dad to Sierra, Bronson, and Caleb. Cherished Koro to Shaylah, Mystique, Porscha, Sierra, and Haley. Beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend to many.Kia manawanui mai, anei te peke koha:

Acknowledgements and Memoriam's: If you would like your loved one’s death/funeral notices, memoriam, or acknowledgement listed, email it in word or PDF to [email protected]

LAKER, Tony:
02.12.1964 – 22.05.2022
Three years have passed, but not a day goes by that we don't think of you. Your kindness, humour, and unshakable positivity continue to guide us. We miss your laugh, your love, and the way you lit up every room. Life is not the same without you, but we carry your spirit with us always. We love hearing from those who tell us how much they miss you, how they admired your down-to-earth nature, and what an absolute top bloke you were. We are so proud to have been your family. You were our best friend, our greatest supporter, and the love of our lives. We miss you every single day.
Forever loved and remembered.
Tracey, Meg and Flynn xxx

Avenal Park Funeral Frasers Funeral
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