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CHURCH, Brian Edwin (Switzers Lodge 223):
29.04.1948 – 02.07.2023
From Riversdale, his hometown for 62 years. Brian passed peacefully at Southland Hospital with family by his side. Dearly loved husband of Jill, much loved father and father-in-law of Peter and Belinda, Ruth and Daryl McRae; step-dad of Sarah and Graeme, Stewart and Jools, Chrissie and Karin. Loved Grandad of Ruby, Amber, Hazel; Haidee, Duncan and Michelle; Josh, Caitlin; Corey, and Logan. Great Grandad and Poppa of Benjamin; Madison, and Archie. Eldest son of the late Margaret and Ivan Church, brother and brother-in-law of Helen and Derek McKinnel, Leslie and Johnny Farah-Church, Wendy and Terry Stevens, Robyn and Grant Calder and loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews. You are invited to join us in a service to celebrate Brian’s life at the Riversdale Community Centre on Thursday 6th July at 2.00pm followed a private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to IHC would be appreciated. Messages to P O Box 13 Riversdale 9744 or on Brians page at frasersfunerals.co.nz where a livestream link can be found.
‘Rest in Peace Brian, your work is done and you can breathe freely’.

CRUICKSHANK, Barbara:
Peacefully at Elmslie House, Wanaka, on June 30, 2023, just before her 107th birthday. Dearly loved wife of the late Cyril, much loved father of Gary and the late Brenda, mother-in-law to Lillian and the late Danny, loved grandmother of Paula (Canada), Toni (Wanaka), Kerry (London), and the late Mark, and treasured great-grandmother of Heath and Reilly (Canada), Xander and Dani (Wanaka), and Ben and Ollie (London). Our deep gratitude to the staff at Elmslie for their exceptional care and kindness for over 15 years. A private cremation will be held, followed by a family celebration at a later date. Messages to: 83C Black Peak Road, RD2, Wanaka 9305.

HARDING, Peter :
5.11.1935 – 30.6.2023 On Friday, June 30, 2023, superbly cared for by the wonderful team at Golden View Care Centre and lovingly supported by his wife Carol and children, Simon, Suzie and Guy and families. A private cremation has taken place. Family will gather for a celebration of Peter’s life at a later date. Messages to; The Harding Family, 3 Arnott St, Alexandra 9320.

GILLIONS, Janice:
On July 1 2023, unexpectedly at Dunedin Hospital surrounded by her family. Dearly loved wife of Roy. Beloved daughter of the late Cyril and Alwin Smith. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Shelly-Rae (Dunedin), Aaron and Tania (Rotorua), Adrian and Rebeca (Tapanui), also loved grandmother of Nicola and Heath (Dunedin), Zachary, Rhys and Alyssa (Rotorua), Josie and Rylie (Tapanui). Cherish sister and sister-in-law of Gaynor Gordon and the late Jeffrey Smith and Ann Hurry. A service to celebrate Janice’s life will be held in Gillions Chapel, 407 Hillside Road, on Friday 7 July at 10am followed by private cremations. The service will be live streamed on https://www.gillions.co.nz/kiwi-channel Grateful thanks to St Johns and the staff at the Dunedin Hospital ED department for their tireless care for Janice. In lieu of flowers, donations to St Johns Ambulance would be appreciated and can be left at the service. Message to c/- Gillions Funeral Service, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin 9012. Gillions Funeral Services Dunedin FDANZ NZIFH

RAE, Donna :
Peacefully. after a courageous battle, on Sunday. July 2, 2023, at Resthaven, Gore. Aged 71 years. Loved wife and bestest friend of the late Graeme. Much loved Mum of Raquel, and Glenn and much-loved Nana. Loved daughter of Bert* and Rae* Duncan, loved sister and sister-in-law of Kevin* Duncan, Jessie* and Ronnie Matheson, Gaye and Doug Blondell, Neal and Janice Duncan, and loved Aunty Donna of her nieces and nephews. ‘Together again someday, one day, today, finally to be with her beloved Graeme’. A service for Donna will be held in the Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church, Ardwick Street, Gore, on Thursday, July 6 at 10.30am, followed by a private family Interment. To view on livestream use https://livestream.com/accounts72885/donnarae Messages to Brenda Duncan, 9 Merlin Place, Gore 9710. (*denotes deceased).

RUDOLPH, Caroline:
11.01.1957 – 04.07.2020 What we once enjoyed we can never lose nor can others take away I can still hear your cheeky laugh I can still see your beautiful smile Even after three years the hurt is still raw Always in my heart, Ed There will be an unveiling for Carol at the Blair family reunion in Panguru December 2024. A fitting ocassion to share memories and celebrate Carols life with the love she showed for others.