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ADAMSON, Clive Walter:
Passed peacefully at Calvary Hospital on Monday 6 March 2023, aged 87. Dearly loved husband of Brenda. Loved father of the late Roger, and Pamela Hood and John Cooper (Australia); grandad of William and Alexa, Dylan and Courtney, George and Laura; and great-grandad of Shilah, Carter, and new baby Mack (all Australia). Loved brother of Ross (deceased) and Fay, Barbara Kennedy, Jan and Alex Holms, and brother-in-law of Faye and Gordy Gibb; uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Clive’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Wednesday 15 March at 2pm followed by private cremation. Donations to St John Ambulance Invercargill would be appreciated and can be made at the service. Messages can be sent to 28 Duncan Street, Invercargill 9810 or to Clive’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream link to the service will be available.

HAORA, Hamiora Jason (Hami):
21/06/2000 – 11/03/2023
Sadly passed away on 11.03.2023
Beloved son of Ronnie Wepa and Nicole Haora. Beloved brother of Te Ataroa and partner Robbie, RJ and partner Lily, Jah-dae, (late) Matenga, (late) Dontay. Dearly loved partner of Maraea Wilson and beloved, cherished father of Kahurangi. Loved mokopuna, uncle, cousin, nephew and friend. Hami will lay at 67 Sinclair Avenue, Nightcaps for anyone to come visit. A service for Hami will be held on Thursday 16th March at 11.00am which will take place at the Ohai Hall, 10 Richmond Street, Ohai. We will lay Hami to rest at the Wairio/Nightcaps Urupa. We welcome everyone to come join us to say your final farewell to Hami and join us at the urupa, followed by the Hakari (kai) at the Nightcaps Hall, 13 Johnston Road, Nightcaps. Ronnie, Nicole, Maraea and Whânau. Love, light and blessings to all.

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JOHNSON, Yvonne Cecelia:
Peacefully at Gore Hospital, surrounded by family, on Sunday, March 12, 2023, aged 71 years. Loving wife of the late Koha, loved mother and mother-in-law of Candice (Gore), Phyllis and Marcus (Gore), Melanie (Invercargill), Jasmine and Howie (Gore), Dallas and Kat (Whanganui), Karmae and Mia (Gore), and a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother to her mokos. Loved second mother to Karen and Claude. Yvonne will be laying at Hokonui Marae, 11 Hyde Street, Gore, whanau and friends are welcome to come and pay their respects. Service will be held on Wednesday, March 15 at 11.00am, followed by interment at Charlton Park Cemetery, followed by light refreshments back at the Hokonui Marae. All are welcome.

STEVENS, Anthony Roy (Tony):
With heavy hearts we announce after a long brave battle, Tony passed away peacefully on Friday, March 10, 2023, at home in the arms of his family. Dearly loved and devoted husband of Rita. Much loved Dad of Mark and Lavinia, Richard and Fiona, Bridget, Julie and Alan Brady, and Rebecca and Sean Excell. Adored Grandad Tony and Pop of Jamie, Georgia and Oliver; Logan and Finlay; Maddison, Sophie and Nikita. R.I.P
Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Thomas’ Aquinas Catholic Church, Winton on Wednesday March 15 at 1.00pm. Interment at the East Winton Cemetery will follow. Rosary will be recited at the church on Tuesday, March 14 at 7.00pm. No flowers by request , but donations to Hospice Southland will be gratefully accepted. Messages to Stevens Family, 9A Racecourse Road, Winton 9782 or to Tony’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where livestream details are available.
Dearly loved son of *Roy and *Margaret Stevens (late of Nightcaps), Loved brother of Ken and *Robyn, and Gary. Loved uncle of all his nieces. Loved son-in-law of *Jim and *Nora Cunningham, late of Winton Loved brother-in-law of *Noel and *Carmel, Margaret and Murray Black, *Jimmy, Marie and *Colin Readman, Christopher and Rosemary, *Barbara and Brendan Fahy, Michael and Marie, John and Donna. Fun loving uncle of all his nephews and nieces. (*denotes deceased)
“Will be sadly missed”

WEST, Nathan McDonald:
Suddenly but peacefully passed away at home on Monday 13th March 2023. Dearly loved husband of the late Elaine. Much loved father and father in law of Debra and Robert Cowan, Raewyn and the late Brendon Brownlie, Delwyn and Lloyd Brownlie, and Darrell West and Louise. Loved Pop of Kelly, Hayden and the late Marc; Shane and Michael; Bradley and Laura, and Nathan; and a much loved Old Pop. Nathan was a loved brother, brother in law and Uncle. A private grave side service for Nathan will be held. Messages to 256 Horwell Road, Dacre RD 2, Invercargill or to Nathan’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

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WYATT, Leslie Neil (Les):
Peacefully in the care of Resthaven Village staff, Gore, on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Loved father of Angela Madden (Tasmania), and Father Hamesh (Winton), and loved Grandard of Joshua. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Dawn and Bill Sheddan, loved Uncle and great-Uncle of all his nieces and nephews and their families. R.I.P.
Requiem Mass to celebrate Les’ life will be held at
the Church of Blessed Sacrament, Ardwick Street, Gore, on Thursday, March
16, at 1.00pm, private burial. Light refreshments to be held at the Gore RSA Clubrooms, 12 Bowler Avenue. Livestream southernfuneralhome.co.nz Donations can be made at Les’ service for Hokonui St John. Messages to 2E Albany Street, Gore 9710.

In Memoriam

O’CONNOR, Brian Francis (Fred):
”Always loved’
One year has passed and you are missed every day.
– Your loving wife Irene, children, grandchildren and great-grandson.

O’CONNOR, John Patrick:
Passed away peacefully on March 10, 2023. Dearly loved husband of Debbie. Loved Dad of Sam, Rory and Kelsey. Loved fur father of Finn and Charlie. In accordance with John’s wishes a private cremation will be held, a memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at a later date.
Collingwood Funeral Home Rotorua.

TWINING, Theed:
My dearest Dad,
My words are few, feelings are deep, memories of you are there to keep.
All my love – Verenique

What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Tuesday 14th March

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