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BISHOP, Henry:
Of Alexandra. On May 4, 2024, at Dunstan Hospital, Clyde, after a long illness. Loved by the late Koa and her children Mark, Kate (Coromandel), and Tim Cunningham (Sweden), and sister Marion (Christchurch). Special thanks to his friends and neighbours for their friendship and care of Grant, and the many acquaintances of Alexandra he met whilst walking every day. Grateful thanks to the staff of Dunstan Hospital for their care of Grant. A cremation has been held. A gathering to remember Grant will be held in Affinity Funeral Home, 143A Centennial Avenue, Alexandra, on Friday, May 10 at 2.00pm. Messages to Bishop Family, 143A Centennial Avenue, Alexandra 9320.
EVANS, Raymond:
Peacefully passed away at Hospice Southland on 5th May 2024, aged 77 years. A loved father and father in-law of Shelly and Dan, Brenda and Shane, and Tania. A devoted grandfather of Jade, Joseph, Ricky, Troy, Trent, Michael, Thomas, and their partners. A cherished great grandfather to all his many great grandchildren. A loved and respected brother to all his siblings. A service to celebrate Raymond’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Thursday 9th May 2024 at 10.30am. Followed by a burial at the Eastern Cemetery. If you wish to view the service via livestream, please go to the Avenal Park website, obituaries page and click the link on Raymond’s page. All messages to be sent to 46 Tuai Street, Ascot, Invercargill, 9810
GIBSON James Andrew (Jim):
16th Field Regiment Sgt 969056 K Force
In the loving care of Radius Clare House, and surrounded by loving family, on Sunday 5 May 2024; aged 92 years. Beloved husband of Maureen (nee Myers) for 66 years. Loved father & father-in-law of Christine & Terry O’Malley, the late Rex, William & Julie, Margaret & Allan McLiskey, Kathryn Gibson & Stephen Erdman, Andrew & Michelle. Loved Granddad of Hamish, Nicola, Elizabeth, Darcy, Libby-ana, Thomas, Ryan, Stanley, Bradley, Jessica, Stacey, Tish, & Jason. Loved Great Granddad of 14. A service to celebrate Jim’s life will be held in the Connect Community Church, 134 Main Street, Otautau on Thursday 9 May at 11.00 am. Private cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Child Cancer Foundation may be left at service. You are invited to join the service via livestream by going to the Avenal Park website and clicking on the link on Jim’s page. Messages to 76 Main Street, Otautau 9610.
HIGGS, Marjorie:
Peacefully, at Golden View Care, Cromwell, on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in her 90th year. Loved wife of the late Dennis, loved mother and mother-in-law of Stephen and Gail (Mosgiel), the late Gillian and Martin North, Jocelyn and Paul Johnstone (Cromwell), Trudy and Grant Buchanan (Melbourne), much loved Grandma of Andrew, and Simon; Naomi, Aaron, and Sam; Joel, and Zach, and great-Grandma of Polly, and Rosie; Luke, Phoebe, and Levi; Hána-Márie and Máia. A loved daughter, sister, sister-in-law, and Aunty. A service to celebrate Marj’s life will be held in the Caversham Baptist Church, 239 South Road, Dunedin, on Friday, May 10, at 2.00pm. “Safe in the arms of Jesus”
Messages to 8 White Hart Lane, Mosgiel 9024.
MOFFITT, Patricia:
Peacefully, after a long battle, at Southland Hospital, Invercargill, on Friday, May 3, 2024, aged 79 years. Dearly loved wife of Earle for nearly 63 years, loved mother and mother-in-law of Sandra and Bob Allan (Tapanui), Lyndon and Lynn (Christchurch), and loved Nana to all her grandchildren and their partners. In accordance with Pat’s wishes a private cremation has taken place. Messages to 20 Kitchener Street, Gore, 9710.
OLIVA – McCULLOUGH Felica ( Leah):
Aged 60, suddenly at her home in Tuatapere on Saturday 4th May 2024, in the arms of her sister Gina. Love partner of Horri. Loved mother of Kevin (Phillipines); Loved elder sister of Arine,and Analiza (Phillipines), Gina ( Tuatapere). A funeral service for Leah will be held at 2pm, Thursday 9th May at the Waiau Town and Country Club, King Street, Tuatapere. Private cremation to follow.Leah will be resting at home from Tuesday evening until the service.
“She will be sadly missed by her loved ones RIP my love”.
Messages to 3 Scott Street, Tuatapere 9620 or to Leah’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz