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EDGE, Kevin:
Passed peacefully July 3, 2023 surrounded by family. Adored and loving husband of Robyn. respected father of Dave,Sam and Tom, father-in-law of Ruth, Amanda and Kimberly, cherished granddad of Russell and Arthur; Billy and Tessa, loved friend of Emma, Rachel and the late Rebecca, loved Kevie of Ella, Summer, Chelsea and Carter, loved brother and brother-in-law of Grant and Marion, Craig, Dianne and Nick, loved by his nieces and nephews. A funeral service for Kevin will be held in the Pavillion, Edgewater Resort 54 Sargood Drive, Wanaka at 12noon on Saturday, July 8, followed by a burial in the Wanaka Cemetery. Messages to 2 Rockhaven, Wanaka 9305.

EMPSON, Barry John (Baza):
Passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Saturday, 1st July 2023 at Ascot Bupa Rest Home, aged 79 Years. Dearly loved husband of the late Pam. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Tony and Petrina*, and Sharon. Loved Uncle and Great Uncle of his Nieces and Nephews. A big thanks to the staff at Bupa Ascot, he had some really special careers and had a real soft spot for Raylene. Also thank you to Hospice Southland for their support over his final days. A private service has been held. All messages to 36 Clifton St, Invercargill 9810.

HICKEY, Patrick:
(Of Queenstown, born East Gore), Peacefully in the presence of his loving family, at the Gold Coast University Hospital, Australia, on Monday, June 26, 2023, aged 73 years. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Jan, adored father and father-in-law of Rowan, Keith and Natalie, much loved Grandpa of Kyle and Kieran, and dearest brother of Mary and Doug. ‘Loved and remembered always’. A service to celebrate Pat’s life will be held in St Joseph’s Catholic Church, 41 Melbourne Street, Queenstown, on Monday, July 10, at 1.00pm, followed by interment at Frankton Cemetery. Live stream available at www.southernlakesfunerals.co.nz, Messages to, [email protected]

HILTON, Maurice Edward:
Maurice passed away peacefully, early Tuesday morning 4th July 2023, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle, aged 63 years. Dearly loved husband and soul mate of Sue, father and father-in-law of Shane and Christine, Kelly and Kelly, Michael and Renae, Sheree and George, and adored grandad of all his grandchildren. Loved brother and brother-in-law of the Hilton, Kelso, and Morton families. A service to celebrate Maurice’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Friday the 7th July at 1:30pm. Maurice’s service will conclude at the Eastern Cemetery. If you wish to attend the service by live stream, go to Avenal Park Funeral Home website, obituaries page and click on Maurice’s link. Messages to 16 John Street, Otatara, RD 9, Invercargill 9879.

MASON, Lyndall Dianne:
With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved Lyndall Dianne Mason, daughter of the late Charlie and Alwyn Stocker and cherished sister of the late Juliette Evans. She transitioned peacefully at her home at age 65 on July 4th, 2023, surrounded by the love of her family after bravely confronting life’s final challenge. Survived by her adoring children, Matthew and Sarah Mason, along with their partners, Greta Cervin and Nick Dowling, her legacy will continue to live on in their hearts. We cordially invite you to join us in a celebration of Lyndall’s life in J Fraser & Sons’ Chapel on Saturday, July 8th, at 11 am. We will share memories, laughter, and tears, honouring the remarkable woman who touched so many lives. Messages can be sent to 54 Sydney Street, Invercargill 9810 or to Lyndall’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

MCQUILLAN, Andrew:
Andrew died on 28 June 2023 aged 67 years at his home in Parramatta, Sydney after a long battle with Parkinson’s. Dearly loved husband of Jenny, father and father-in-law of James and Nerise, Sarah, Rachael and Matthew, and grandfather of eight grandchildren. Dearly loved son of Elspeth and Sandy McQuillan and brother and brother-in-law of Ian and Marjorie (Napier), Jim and Jeanette (Dunedin), Margaret and Bob (Nelson), Elizabeth and Rex (Rotorua), Ada and the late Jim (Dunedin ), Rosalind and Rick (Dunedin), and Cynthia and Bill (Dunedin). A celebration of Andrew’s life will be held at Kellyville Seventh-day Adventist Church on Friday 7 July 10.30am (AEST). Livestream available at youtube.com/watch?v=e5fnT2ECeik Absolute Care Funerals +61 2 9482 9069.

MUIRHEAD, Olwyn Gladys:
Peacefully after a courageous battle on Sunday, 2nd July 2023 in the care of BUPA Ascot Care Home with her loving family by her side, aged 99 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Jack. Cherished Mum of Gaylyn & David* McIntyre, John* & Jenny*, Bronwyn & Dawson Cowie, Wendy & Wiari Te Patu, and Warrick & Tabby. Loved Nan of Alistair, Andrew, Bruce, Rachael, Trudi, Roydon, Tania, Debbie, Julie, Leoma, Ngarita, Timothy and their partners and Great Nan of her Great and Great Great Grandchildren. A loved aunt of her nieces and nephews. Olwyn’s family would like to thank the Staff of BUPA Ascot and Dr. Ewan Adam for their wonderful care of Olwyn and her family. A service to celebrate Olwyn’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Thursday, 6th July at 11:00 am. Messages to 36 Lime Street, Newfield, Invercargill 9812.

In Memoriam

Brenden William Maere:
One year has past by without you by our side.
You are sadly missed by many people but most of all by us your family
We miss you more then words can describe.
We Love you always
Kez Sathera & Benson xx