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HOLMS, Alexander Hunter (Alex): NZDF 979073
30 May 1944 - 22 March 2025
The stags are roaring, Fiordland's calling, and one thing will be missing this year. With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Alex, of his beloved Waimahaka, with his family at his side. Alex was a dearly loved husband of Jan for 50 years. Loved father of James and Jenny, and and father-in-law of Kathy and Nick. Adored Pop of Jaynee. Loved son of Jim* and Daphne*. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Tish and Don* Graham, and Margaret and Dick Shanks, Clive* and Brenda, Ross* and Fay, and Barbara Adamson. Loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. A dear friend and mentor to so many. Special thanks to Anne and Helen, and Hospice Southland District Nurses Wendy and Sarah. A service to celebrate Alex's life will be held in Waimahaka Hall on Friday 28 March at 2pm. Private burial to follow at Fortrose Cemetery. Messages can be sent to 28 Holms Road, RD 5, Invercargill 9875 or to Alex's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream of the service will be available.
THOMPSON, Patricia Eileen (Pat, nee Wiley):
Of Owaka Valley. Passed away peacefully at Clutha Health First, after a brief illness on Tuesday, March 25, 2025; in her 90th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Kevin (Thomo), loved and loving mother, mother-in-law, and Nana Pat of Keryn & Jack Mason (Waimahaka), Bradley and Caitlyn; Daniel and Courtney, McKenzie and Riley; Alan and Pam (Owaka Valley), Mark, Kooper, Terrie and Lucus; Gary and Hannah, Kyle and Amanda. The family would like to thank Pat’s Access Support workers, the staff of Ward 8 at Dunedin Hospital, and staff at Clutha Health First for their care of Pat. A service to Celebrate Pat’s life will be held on Monday March 31 at 1pm in Leishman’s Chapel, 12 James Street, Balclutha, followed by interment at the Owaka Cemetery around 3:45pm. Messages to the Thompson Family 186 Owaka Valley Road, RD2 Owaka 9586.
THOMPSON, The Venerable Arch Deacon Miki:
20-3-1925 - 24-3-2025
E te rangatira, moe mai, moe mai moe mai ra
It is with deep sadness we wish to announce the passing of our dearly beloved Miki Tamihana, at Hospice Southland on the 24th March, surrounded by his Tamariki and Wife. In his 101st year.
Cherished husband of Helen Thompson, and adored father of the late Leslie, Donna and John, Michael and Denyse, Ann, Viki, Hayley and Trevor, Cassie. Beloved friend of Shona, and Sue. A special Grandad to all his mokopuna, and a special friend to the late Jocelyn Thompson.
Miki was the youngest, and last of his generation.
We would also like to acknowledge the amazing Hospice Angels that took such good care of dad. A service to honour his life will be held in Nga Hau E Wha Marae, 193 Conon Street, Appleby, Invercargill, on Thursday 27th March, at 1.00pm. Followed by a private cremation. Messages to 58 Selwyn Street, Appleby, Invercargill 9812, or to Miki’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream of his service will be available.
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