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GIVEN, Alan:
Passed away at Gore Hospital on Saturday March 29, 2025. Loved husband of Karen and the late Prue. Father of Shelley, Mareece, and Alana. Stepfather of Angela, and Sarah. Many thanks to the fantastic nurses Helen, Amelia, Fran and Rachel, along with the palliative carers. Heartfelt thanks to Nick Fischer, Bree Soper and the team at Dunedin Hospital. At Alan’s request a private cremation has been held. Messages to 46 Reaby Road, RD 4, Gore 9774
JAFFRAY, William John (Yogi):
Peacefully surrounded by love at Vickery Court, Invercargill on Sunday 30th March 2025, in his 80th year. Loved partner and friend of Joan Frewen*, and her family. Loved son of Eva* and Stewart* Jaffray. Loved brother of Shirley Ashby*, Alan Jaffray* and Eva Hunt*. A loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Friend to many. As to Yogi’s wishes a private cremation has been held in Invercargill. A memorial service will be held at Hope and Sons Funeral Directors, 523 Andersons Bay Road, South Dunedin on Saturday 5th April 2025 at 11am, followed by an interment at the Green Island Cemetery. Messages can be sent to “Jaffray Family” PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840 or on Yogi’s tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/yogi. * Denotes deceased.
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