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BROOKLAND, Lesley:
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of darling Lesley who was Promoted to Glory on July 9, peacefully at home after a short illness, two days after her 70th birthday. Dearly beloved and treasured wife of Bob. Adored mother of the late Karl and cherished grandmother of Kalysta, Niko and Saskia. Dear friend of Victoria and Daryl, Frank and Tracey, Jason and Suzanne and their children. A service to celebrate Lesley’s life will be held at the Salvation Army Citadel, 177 Linwood Avenue, Christchurch on Saturday, July 15, at 10.00am. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Salvation Army Linwood Corps, would be appreciated and may be left at the service.

HALL, Beverly Joy (nee Reynolds):
Peacefully with her loving family by her side on Tuesday 11 July 2023; aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife of Bill for 58 years, loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Stephanie*, Reg and Simonne, and Julie and Mark Easton, a much loved Nana of all her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Much loved by the Reynolds, Hall, O’Kane, Evans, Thomas, Strange and Karetai families. A service to celebrate Bev’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street Invercargill on Saturday 15 July at 10.00am,
interment to follow at the Eastern Cemetery. You are invited to join the service via livestream by going to the Avenal Park website, obituaries page and clicking on the link on Bev’s page. If you wish to pay your respects to Bev this can be done on Wednesday and Thursday between 8.00am and 5.00pm by appointment. Messages to 30 John Street Invercargill 9812.

HENDEN, Rex Campbell:
Suddenly but peacefully on Saturday 8th July 2023. Loved dad of Joseph, and Eve. Loved son of June* and Graham* Tippett. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Gail*, John and Liz, Allan and Marise, Gary and Margaret, and David. Rex is a loved nephew of all his aunties and uncles and also a loved uncle of all his nephews and nieces. He was a friend to many. A service to celebrate Rex’s life will be held in the Southland Crematorium, Rockdale Road, Invercargill on Thursday 13th July 2023 at 1pm. Messages to “Henden Family” PO Box 632, Invercargill or you can go to Rex’s tribute page at: mwfunerals.co.nz/s/rex * Denotes deceased.

KELLY, Paul:
It is with great sadness we say good bye to Paul, who peacefully passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023, after a short and courageous battle with cancer, aged 51 years. Dearly loved youngest child of Myrtle, son of the late John. Much loved brother of Cherie Walker, and Chris. Loved uncle of Amanda and Nicole Walker. Loved nephew of Keith and Julie Burgess, Dawson and the late Sandra MacDonald. Many cherished cousins including Michael, Wendy, Tony, Emma, Greg, Sarah, Rebecca and Mamut. Special thanks to Edith Cavell Rest Home, Sumner; PGM Ward at Christchurch Hospital; and loving care received from the staff at Nurse Maude Hospice, Merivale. Messages to the Kelly family, c/- PO Box 26112, Christchurch 8148. A private funeral will be held.

McARTHUR, Elizabeth:
June 30, 2023, at Golden View Care Cromwell, in her 95th year. Loved wife of the late Ian, mother and mother-in-law of Howard, Kaye and Janet. Nana and great-nana Betty of Nigel, Amy, Chloe and Miles; Andrew Marsha Ruby and Leo. Sister and sister-in-law of Daphne and Jim* Smith, Donald* and Elma* McDonald, Alan *and Oy* McArthur, Jim*and Mabel* McArthur. Auntie Betty of her nieces and nephews. A private family interment will be held on July 21. (*denotes deceased).

MCRANDLE, William Francis (Bill):
Unexpectedly at Southland Hospital on Sunday, July 9, 2023. Aged 74 years. Loved husband of Anne. Loved father and father-in-law of Adam and Melanie (Christchurch), Kelly and Richard Ward, Regan and Julia, Aaron, Charles, Jill, and Rowan. Lovely grandfather of Leroy and Celeste Swale. Oliviana and Paige, Liam, Miles, and Niamh and great-grandfather of Franklin, Penny, and Ivan.
R.I.P
Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Basilica Catholic Church, Tyne Street, Invercargill on Thursday, July 13 at 1.00pm. Interment at the Eastern Cemetery to follow. Rosary will be recited at the church on Wednesday at 7.00pm. Messages to 29 Henderson Street Invercargill 9812 or to Bill’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where livestream details are available.

MCRANDLE, William Francis (Bill):
Loved son of the late Michael and Mildred. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Noel and Shirley (Mosgiel), Christine and the late Gary Clydesdale (Dunedin) and John; and brother-in-law of Dee and David Dyer (Rakaia), Mary Keppel (Nelson), Matt and Maria Keppel, Marie and John McInerney (Gold Coast). Loved uncle of his nieces and nephews.

McEWAN, Alexander:
Passed away at home on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Known to many as Alec or Cuz. Alec was strong-willed and stubborn at times but he also had an enormous heart and a witty sense of humor. His passion was for all things Cod, his fish runs, and his long-standing loyal customers from Invercargill and beyond. Alec will be remembered fondly by both Eric and Dawn. Rest easy Alec your final run is done

SIM, Keith:
Died at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, July 9, 2023. Loved husband of Esme for 59 years. Loved father, father-in-law and grandad of Mel and Dave, and Greg; Andrea, Scott and Nathan; Kingsley and Alison, Brea, the late Kyra, Kaden and Konnor. A service to Celebrate Gordon’s life will be held at the West Otago Community Centre, 3 Suffolk Street, Tapanui, on Friday, July 14, at 1.00pm. Messages to 2 Crookston Road, RD2, Tapanui 9587.