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AICKEN, Douglas Alfred George:
Passed away in Australia on March 16, 2023. Please join the family for a farewell celebration for Doug at the Eastern Cemetery, Invercargill, at 11.00am on Saturday, April 22, 2023, where his ashes will be laid to rest with his parents. Tributes may be left on Doug’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
BLACKLER, Adelaide Elaine (nee Balloch):
Peacefully at Calvary Rest Home with her loving family by her side on Sunday, 16 th April 2023, aged 78 years. Beloved wife of the late Peter and loved mother and mother-in-law of Katrina & Bob, Shane & Vanessa, and Gaylene & Jeff. A beloved Nana,
Grandma and Big Nana of all her grand and great grandchildren. Loved sister and sister-in-law of the Blackler and Balloch families. A loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Elaine’s life will be held in the Southland Crematorium Chapel, Rockdale Road, Invercargill on Thursday, 20 th April at 11:00am. Messages to 48 Vernon Street, Kingswell, Invercargill 9812
BLACKLER, Adelaide Elaine (nee Balloch):
Loved sister and sister-in-law of Robert* & Winnie*, Hughie* & Elaine, Lynice & Allan, Marilyn* & Dave, Stewart & Yvette, and Raymond. A loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews.
KING, Phillip James (Phil):
(Late of Pukemaori)
Passed away in the presence of the love of his family and friends at Rowena Jackson on Monday, April 17, 2023. Aged 72 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Cheryl. Loved Dad of Michael, Melanie and her partner Tony. Loved Grandad of Brooklyn, Maddison and Allan. Very much loved son of the late Eric and Jean King and loved son-in-law of Avis and the late Sydney Carlaw. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Mary and Doug Symons, John* and Heather* and Helen King; Rosslyn and Steve Innes, Marie and Gary, Peter and Janette. A loved uncle to all his nephews and nieces. Friend to Many. A service to celebrate Phil’s life will be held at J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Saturday, April 22 at 11.00am. A private interment to follow. Messages to 14 Irvine Street, Wallacetown 9816 or to Phil’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where livestream details are available.
McLEAN, Lester Robert:
On April 15, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 66 years. Much loved husband and best friend of Beth. Loved Dad of the late Sarah. Dearly loved step-Dad of Kieran Burgess and father-in-law of Taylah. Adored Poppa of Milly. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages to the McLean family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Lester’s life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, on Wednesday April 19, commencing at 2.30pm.
In Memoriam
MOYLES, June Ann:
9 years ago today
We thought of you with love today,
But that is nothing new,
We thought about you yesterday,
And days before that too.
Always in our thoughts
– Colin; Sharon, Paula, Daryl, and families.