What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Wednesday 7th June

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BAIRD, Mary Winifred Sister Mary Anna: OP
Peacefully, in the loving care of the Cedar Unit staff at St Andrews Rest Home, Dunedin on June 6, 2023. Dearly loved Sister of the New Zealand Dominican Sisters, in the 58th year of her Religious Profession. Loved daughter of William* and Mollie* Baird, cherished sister and sister-in-law of Bill* and Kelly, Philip* and Aileen, Annie Small*, Stephen and Marg*, treasured aunt of her nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Dr Marie Neilan, Dr Joel Papak and all the staff at Ward 7A Dunedin Public Hospital for their care of Mary Anna. Funeral arrangements to come.
*Denotes deceased.
Gillions Funeral Services Ltd
FDANZ NZIFH

BIRSE, Jessie Isobel:
Peacefully on Saturday 3rd June 2023, at Calvary Hospital, Invercargill, in her 99th Year. Beloved wife of the late Cliff. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Neil and Dawn, Keith and Margaret, the late Janice, Jill and Geoff Burns. Loved nana of all her grand, great grand, and great, great-grandchildren. Loved daughter of Johnanna* and John* Henry. A loved sister of Ina*, Molly*, Bob*, Betty*, Edith*, and Joan*. A loved aunty and great aunty to all her nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
A special thanks to friends and relatives for your visits and your support, and also to the kind staff at Calvary Hospital.
A Service to celebrate Jessie`s life will be held in the St Andrews Church, Elles Road, Invercargill, on Monday, the 12th of June 2023 at 1:00 PM followed by an interment at The Eastern Cemetery, Invercargill. Messages to “Birse family” at PO Box 632, Invercargill or leave a message on Jessie`s tribute page or view the livestream at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/jessie *Denotes deceased.

KURESA, Tuimaseve Poliko Matua:
Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Christchurch Hospital on Tuesday 30 May 2023, aged 61 years. Loved husband of Tumema Kuresa, dedicated father of Marina and Rev. Samuelu Lene, Jade and Wikitoria, Pu’apu’a and Alex, Lagi and Mani, and Fogafu and Junior, loving granddad and papa of all his grandchildren. Loved son of the late Valuniu Uesiliana and Fogaafu Kuresa, brother of Matua Tafia and Vikili, Lagi, the late Matavao Atina’e, Wes and Tia, Conley and Jazz, and Nesa and Carlos, loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Tuimaseve Poliko’s life will be held at ILT Stadium Southland, Isabella Street, Invercargill, on Thursday 8 June 2023, at 9.30am, followed by interment at the Eastern Cemetery. The family wishes to acknowledge the doctors and nurses at Te Whatu Ora, Southern (Emergency Department), the helicopter service staff, and the doctors and nurses at Te Whatu Ora, Waitaha (ICU Department). Messages to 23 Lothian Crescent, Invercargill or to his tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there is also a livestream link to the service.

LUSCOMBE John Edwin (Jack):
Peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Clare House Invercargill, on the 6th June 2023 aged 94. Loved only son of the late Bill and May Luscombe. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Margaret and Duncan* McDonald, Shirley and Sid* Harris, Joy and Hubert* Grant.Loved uncle Jack of all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrant and remember the life of Jack will be held on Friday 9th June 2023 at 11.30am, Winton Presbyterian Church, Meldrum Street Winton. Followed by an interment at East Winton Cemetery. Messages to Flat 5, 3 Queen Street, Winton 9720 or to Jack’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz * Denotes deceased

MCBAIN, Ronald Lindsay:
Peacefully with his family by his side at Peacehaven Rest Home on Tuesday, 6th June 2023, in his 89th year. Loved husband of Colleen and a loved father, father-in-law, Grandad and Great Grandad. A private cremation has been held. Messages to 77 Dunlop Street, Wallacetown 9816.

TILY, JOSEPH MURRAY:
23rd March 1980 – 2 June 2023. It is with great sadness we say farewell to our kind, gentle, funny soul Joseph. Precious son and stepson of Shirley and Bob Cranstoun and Murray Tily. Loved partner of Melanie and much-loved brother of Daniel and Abby Tily, Geoffrey Tily, Glendor and Chris.Super cool Uncle Joe of Mercy, Gideon, James, and Silas Tily, also a much loved nephew of the Rodenburg and Tily families. A private service will be held on Thursday 8th June 2023 at St Stephens Church, if you would like to attend please contact Shirley Cranstoun. Messages to Tily Family, PO Box 632, Invercargill or you can go to Joseph’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/joseph

WILKES, Ronald (Ron) Stormont:
Passed away peacefully after a short illness on Friday 2 June, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Junie*. Loved father and father-in-law of Mark & Paula, Tony & Helen, Jane*, Dean & Stacey and Angela (Missy) & Andy. Adored Grandad and Great Grandad to Kelly, Rachael, Bliss & Flo, Natasha & Ash, Anastasia & Sam, Lachlan, Arielle and Raquel. A wonderful brother and brother-in-law to Harold* & Dawn, Kathleen* & Brian* Ramage, Bill* & Eva Boyer. Much loved Uncle Ron to all his nieces and nephews. Ron’s family would like to acknowledge his wonderful, caring neighbours and thank the amazing teams at Good Partners, The Cleaning Ladies as well as the medical team at Southland Hospital. In accordance with Ron’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place. Messages to 439 Yarrow Street, Invercargill. (*denotes deceased).