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FALCONER, Kenneth:
Unexpectedly at Tapanui on Friday, May 23, 2025, aged 71 years. Dearly loved husband of Susan. Loved father and father-in-law of Blair and Rebecca (Te Anau), Maree and Phil (Owaka Valley), Andrew and Emma (Merino Downs), Sarah and Mike (Gore). Loved Grandad of Jacob, Pippa; Ella, Ava, Dylan; Ellie, Lockie; Sophie, Rylan, and Robbie. A private family service to celebrate Ken's life will be held. We sincerely appreciate the care and compassion shown by all the emergency services who attended Ken on Friday. Messages to 4 Dorset Street, Tapanui 9522.
ILES, Elizabeth:
Peacefully at Golden View Care, Cromwell, on Thursday, May 22, 2025, aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of Rupert, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Robert and Lisa, Natalie and the late Nicholas, cherished Granny of Charlotte, Rebecca, and Kate, loved great-Granny of Jack, Maia, and Maddison, and dear friend of Neroli. A service to celebrate le Berne's life will be held in St Andrews Anglican Church, 43 Blyth Street, Cromwell, on Wednesday, May 28, at 11.00am, private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations kindly accepted for St John and may be left at the service. Messages to C/- 17 Iles Street, Cromwell 9310.
HEKE, Robert, Jeremy Natika (Cuz):
Passed away peacefully at Kew Hospital on Sunday 25th of May after a brave and short battle in his 69th year.Best friend of Andy Waters, Tara & Pam, Gary Kirkwood and the Docherty family. Not to mention his loyal and constant companion “Bolt”Friend to many in Edendale + Districts.Will be dearly missed by all“No more Gin for you now”Service details to come. Messages to
Andy Waters5 Turner Street, Edendale, Southland, 9825
KENNEDY, Noel:
GORE VOLUNTEER
FIRE BRIGADE
Members and ex-members are requested to attend the memorial service of J N (Noel) Kennedy, retired DCFO and Life member of Gore Volunteer Fire Brigade. The service will be held at Alexandra Bowling Club on Thursday, May 29, at 13:30 HRS. Past and present Fire and Emergency personnel, assemble at Bowling Club 13:00 HRS Undress uniform, caps, and medals to be worn.
Richard Tremaine
Chief Fire Officer
Gore Volunteer Fire Brigade.
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