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DOWLING, Rachel Anne:
Of Invercargill, passed peacefully in the presence of her son on Monday 11 March 2024, in her 97th year. Daughter of John* (Jack) and Ellen* Martha Lines. Loved wife of Kevin* (Jack), Gordon* Flowers, and Cyril Meikle. Dearly loved mother of Shirley and Neil, John, Cyril and Aroha, Brian and Gail, Rachel and Peter, Eric and Helen, Allan, Graeme, Raewyn and Murray. A loved Nana of all her grand, great-grand and great-great-grandchildren. Loved sister of Elsie* and Charlie, Josiah and Evelyn, Johanna (Joan) and Cyril, Andrew (Jim) and Sylvia, Nola* and Lenny, Doreen and Curly, Jack* and Monica, Tui, George* and Teresa*. A service for Rachel will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Friday 15 March, 2024 at 10am followed by private cremation. Messages can be sent to 324 Rimu Road, RD1 Invercargill 9871 or to Rachels’ tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there will be a livestream link to the service.

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HEBBEND, Ian John (Hibbie):
Suddenly on Saturday 9 March 2024. Loved son of Lloydand Ileen, much loved brother and brother-in-law of Brian and Wendy Hebbend, Stephen and Joanne Hebbend, and Ross Hebbend. Loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Ian’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street Invercargill on Saturday 16 March at 1.00pm. You are invited to join the service via livestream by going to the Avenal Park Obituaries page and clicking on the link on Ian’s page. All Correspondence to 18 Boyes Crescent Frankton Queenstown 9300 or stephen.hebbend@colliers.com

MATTHEWS, Amy:
Peacefully, and with dignity, in Gore, on Thursday, March 7, 2024, in her 96th year. Loving wife of the late Mervin, loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Ken and Trish, Dennis and Maree, the late Kay and Paul Griffin, treasured grandmother ‘Nan’ of Jennifer, Andrea, Melanie, Hayley, Phillipa, Justin and Simon and her ten great-grandchildren, daughter of the late Frank and Isa Small. The family would like to acknowledge the exceptional care and comfort provided to Amy through her seven years at Windsor Park. As per Amy’s request a private family interment has been held. Messages to 4 Peregrine Place, Queenstown 9300.

MURRAY, Walter Robert:
Passed away peacefully at Bupa Ascot Resthome, on Sunday 10th March 2024. Dearly loved son of Bert* and Molly* Murray. Cherished brother and brother-in-law of Brian and Jan, Kayleen, Dave* and Colin, Denis* and Maree, Colin and Joy. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the amazing staff at Bupa for their wonderful care of Walter, and a very special thanks to Erin, Shane and the Wilson Family; your love and support meant the world to Walter. A private interment will be held, followed by a Memorial Service to be held in the Gorge Road Country Club, 1242 Seaward Downs-Gorge Road, on Thursday 14th March, at 1.30pm. Messages to 110 Orr Road, Waimatua, 11RD Invercargill, and tributes maybe left on Walter’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes (*denotes deceased)

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RODGERS, Dan Godfrey:
Passed away peacefully at Southland Hospital, after a short illness on Saturday March 9, 2024. One month short of his 93rd birthday. Devoted husband of the late Nola (nee Perks). Much loved father and father-in-law of Robyn and Grant McFarlane (Cromwell) and Dave and Sharon (Invercargill) and also a much loved uncle to Craig and Julie Rodgers. Cherished by his grandchildren and enjoyed by his great-grandchildren. A cherished friend of Gina Gilmour. Thanks to Driving with Miss Daisy, St John Ambulance crews and to the staff of the Southland Hospital Medical Ward for their care and support. In lieu of flowers donations to St John Ambulance can be left at the service. A Memorial Service to celebrate Dan’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon Streets Invercargill on Friday, March 15, at 2.30pm. Messages to Dan’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where livestream details are available.

SPENCE, Timothy:
Passed away on March 11, 2024; aged 67 years. Beloved husband to Dorrie (Dozzie), father to Michael (Darling) and Jacquie, Keri (Kezza) and Geoffrey, Adrianne (our Adrianne) and Jan, Michael (Naaaaroa) and Pip, Casey (Bo Basey) and Philip. Grandad to Zack, Caleb, Cameron, Khan, JJ, Micah, Amelia, and Violet and a special mate to Poochie (Precious). A service will be held in Tim’s memory in Hope and Sons Chapel, 523 Andersons Bay Road, Dunedin, at 2.00pm, on Saturday, March 16. In lieu of flowers a contribution to Ranui House would be warmly received – https://bmct.org.nz/donate-to-ranui/

STODDART, Edith Anne (née Powley):
Known to friends and family as Anne. Loved wife of the late Bruce. Loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Jenny and Gerrit Oudt, David and Lee Fallow, and Rob and Bridgette Stoddart. A loved Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Loved sister, sister-in-law and aunt of Bing* and Heather* Powley, Rex* and Elsie* Powley, Chris and Robyn Powley and their families. A service to celebrate Anne’s life will be held in the Invercargill Methodist Church, 22 Lindisfarne Street on Friday, 15th March at 1:00pm, the service will conclude with the interment at the Eastern Cemetery. Special thanks to Dawn Acker and Rowena Jackson Retirement Village, Rest Home and Salisbury Wing Staff for their care of Anne. Messages to 435 Orion Road West, Makarewa, Invercargill 9876.

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WHITE, Karen Gaylene (Nee Crossan):
Passed away unexpectedly on Friday the 8th of March aged 60. Dearly loved mother and best friend of Nicole and Clayton, Conrad and Devi and adored nana Kaz of Roman. Loved Wife of Robert. Much loved daughter of Alistair and Heather Crossan. Sister and sister-in-law of Murray, Judy and Paul, and Kevin. Daughter-in-law of the late Derek and Mavora White. Loved sister-in-law of Nicholas, Jane and the late Morrell McKenzie, Theo and Suzanne, Aaron and Cheryl. Loved Aunty by all her nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Karen’s life will be held at Ascot Park Hotel Invercargill on Friday the 15th of March at 1 pm. Messages to 553 Gorge Road Invercargill Highway RD 11 Waimatua Invercargill 9877, or to Karen’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz where a livestream link can be accessed.

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