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BEMROSE, Barry:
Passed away peacefully at Ranui Rest Home, on Thursday, November 2, 2023. Loved son of the late Vincent and Amelia Bemrose. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Raewyn and Dave Sutherland, the late Ian Bemrose, Jocelyn Clark, Kristeen and Lindsay Buckingham. Loved uncle of Melanie and Bruce Avery, Craig and Julie Sutherland (all of England), Kim and Craig Phillips (Australia), Rebecca and Campbell Nicol (Ashburton), Jamie Clark and Zippy, Tim and Ling Buckingham, Claire Buckingham, Jo Buckingham and Isham Redford, Alan and Vikki Buckingham. Great family memories over the years. Inserted by the Invercargill families.

GEE, Magdalen:
April 27, 1932 – November 5, 2023 Peggy passed peacefully on November 5, 2023 after a long, happy and fulsome life, very well lived, albeit with some health challenges in the final straight. Cherished wife and soulmate of John for the past 70 years. Dearly loved Mum of Lenore and Peter Inglis, Alan and Erika, and Ken. Treasured Nana of Emma and Scott Chapman, Michael and Shannon, Katie and Martin Brown, Sarah Inglis, Chris and Dalila and Rani Mikl-Powell, and beloved Great-Nana of Lacey and Kian Chapman, Edie Gee, and Seb Brown. With a wonderful caring nature and beautiful smile, Peggy embraced life and assuredly handled everything that came her way. R.I.P. The family greatly appreciate the care and compassion from her carers over the last 4 years and from the staff at Ascot Bupa Care Home. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St. Theresa of Lisieux Catholic Church, Perth Street, Invercargill on Friday, November 10 at 1.00pm. Rosary will be held in the church on Thursday, November 9 at 7.00pm. Messages to Villa 7, Ascot Retirement Village, 211 Racecourse Road, Invercargill 9810 or to Peggy’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

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MURRAY, Colin:
Peacefully, at Gore Hospital, on Monday, November 6, 2023. Dearly loved and treasured husband of Katherine, much loved and respected Dad and father-in-law of Shellie and the late Brian Horrell, and much loved Grandad of Olivia, Logan and Nicole. A memorial service to celebrate Colin’s life will be held in Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Monday, November 13, at 2.00pm. Donations can be made at Colin’s service for the Cancer Society. Messages to 14A Onslow Street, Gore 9710.

GERRARD, Bevan Crawford:
Peacefully in the presence of family at Hospice Southland on Monday, 6th November 2023, aged 66 years. Loved husband of Elizabeth (Liz). Much loved Dad of Alice and Ashley (London), Leon and Aliese (Christchurch). Adored Grandad of Ruby, Lily, Sydney, Archer, Theo, and Max. Dearly loved son of the late Pearl and Len. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Yvonne and Bryan (Cromwell), Raewyn and Wayne and brother-in-law of Mary Anne and Ray (Dunedin), Christine and Chris (Timaru), Alexis and Martin, and Peter. Loving uncle to all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate the life of Bevan will be held in the chapel at Avenal Park Funeral Home, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Friday 10th November 2023 at 11am, followed by interment at the East Winton Cemetery. Messages to 35 Cargill Street, Waikiwi, Invercargill 9810. In lieu of flowers, please donate in Bevan’s name to Hospice Southland.

GERRARD, Bevan Crawford:
Deeply respected boss and friend of Sashia, Dave, Tristan, and Tom. His knowledge and guidance will be greatly missed.

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HICKS, Brenda Grace (823188 NZ ARMY WAAC PTE):
Brenda passed peacefully on Friday, November 3, 2023, in her 105th year. Dearly beloved wife of George. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Ken and Lorrie (Mooloolaba), and Roger and Brenda (Stewart Island). Cherished Nana to Tim and Nicki, Dan and Gina, Jac and Chloe, Kyle (All in Australia), Quin and Kirsten, and Sam* (Stewart Island). Great-grandmother to Josie, Nat, Will, Aaron, Josh, Ethan and Rachael. Great-great grandmother to Harley, Foxton, Nic, and Daniel Special thanks to Rowena Jackson, for their love and care of Brenda. A service to celebrate Brenda’s life will be held at J Fraser & Sons Chapel, Corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Friday 10th November at 1.30pm followed by a private cremation. Messages to PO Box 72, Stewart Island 9846 or on Brenda’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz where a livestream link can be found. (*denotes deceased).

PERRIAM, Heather Raewyn:
Passed peacefully on Monday 6th November 2023 in the care of Hospice Southland; aged 77 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Michelle, Josef, and Stuart. Loved partner of Denis. Special Grandma of Ashley, Eric, Matthew, Aimee and Jacinta. Loved Sister, Sister-in-law and Aunt of her extended families. A service to celebrate Heather’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Saturday, 11th November at 10:00am. Private interment to follow. Messages to 48 Wilson Road South, RD 11, Invercargill 9877.

THWAITES, Sahara Imelda:
Unexpectedly passed away in Dunedin Hospital on Saturday 4th November 2023, surrounded by her loving family, aged 25 years. Precious and loving angel of Imelda and Aiden. Loved sister of Dylan and Matthew. Cherished partner of Matt. Adored granddaughter of Elizabeth, Peter* and Pauline, John and Daphne. Lovely Aunty of Nikayla and Brynleigh. A much loved niece of all her Aunties and Uncles and cousins. Family wish to sincerely thank the Dunedin ICU team for their dedication, compassion and care for Sahara. In lieu of flowers donations to SPCA Dunedin would be greatly appreciated and can be left at her service. Please wear colours and vibrancy and Doc Martins to honour and celebrate Sahara’s life. Messages to 34 Mill Road North Invercargill or to Sahara’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where her livestream link is available.

TULETT, Fredrick:
Peacefully, at home, Lake Hayes Estate, Queenstown, aged 77 years. Loved father of Lou, Matthew, Samantha, and Jonathan, loved grandad of Caliope, Raven, Willow, Arni-ka and Dahara, special friend to Jenny and Eirwen. Loved son of *Charles (Fred) and Amy, loved brother and brother-in-law of Shirley, Graham and Margaret, *Jackie, Lorraine and *Chris, *Lesley, Kevin and Annette, loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Fred’s life will be held at Central Otago Funerals Chapel, 16 Ennis Street, Alexandra, on Friday, November 10, at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cancer Society at Fred’s service. Special thank you to Fred’s neighbours at Lake Hayes for their care. Messages to lou.tulett@gmail.com. (*denotes deceased).

WOOD, Dorothy:
Passed into the arms of her Lord and Saviour on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Dearly loved wife of the late James (Jim). Much loved mum of Rodger (Christchurch) and Liz (Invercargill), mother-in-law of Lynette (Christchurch) and Nana of Michael, Mandy, and Jacob (All of Christchurch). Much loved daughter of the late David and Irene Macdonald, and sister of the late Noelene Macdonald. In accordance with Dorothy’s wishes a private family and friends graveside service has been held. Messages to Liz, C/- PO Box 1074, Invercargill and tributes may be left on Dorothy’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

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