SECKER, Janice May
Passed away peacefully on 20 February 2023. Much loved wife of Graeme. Beloved mother of Barry and Tan, Jenny and Trevor, Carla and Alex. Cherished Nana of Lianna, Ryan, Lachlan, Emily, and Alexa. Great-nana to her adored great-granddaughters Briella, Kristiana, and Mieke. A funeral service will be held on Thursday 2 March at 1.00pm at the North Harbour Memorial Park Chapel, 235 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany. All Communications c/- PO Box 582, Drury 2247.
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FEAVER, Gordon John
At Southland Hospital on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, aged 75 years. Dearly loved, best friend, soulmate and husband of Lyn. Much loved father and father-in-law of Toni and Jason, Rebecca and Trevor Brown, Karen and Cameron Balian, and Paul and Nicola. Loved Grandad of all his grand and great-grandchildren. Loved son of Jack* and Jessie*, loved brother of Neil.
“Forever the Gentleman”
A service to celebrate Gordon’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, on Saturday, February 25 at 10.00am. If you wish to view the service via livestream please go to the Avenal Park website, obituaries page and click on the link on Gordon’s page. Messages to 62 Hoffman Court, Waikiwi, Invercargill 9810.
(*denotes deceased)
HURST, Mary Monica May
(OStJ)
On February 20, 2023, peacefully at home, Rakaia, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Norman. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Ray and Lisa, Graeme and Helen, and treasured Grandma of Danielle, and Stephen; and Emily. Messages to the Hurst family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Mary’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Saturday, February 25, commencing at
3.30pm, followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
BARKER, Margaret Jane (Marg) (nee Kennedy)
Passed away peacefully at Burwood Hospital, Christchurch, on Sunday, February 19, 2023, aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Michael (Mick), dearly loved mum of Fiona and Simon, and mother-in-law of Andrew and Donna. Loved grandma of Sam, Ruby and Holly. A cherished good friend to many. A celebration of Marg’s life will be held at St Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Deal Street, Kaikoura, on Monday, March 6, at 1.00pm. Followed by private burial
in the Kaikoura Cemetery. Messages can be sent c/- Barker Family, P O Box 134, Kaikoura.
FREW, Mervyn
Loved brother-in-law and friend of the Russell family, Bob and Pat, Jen and Bruce Nicholl, Bruce and Annabel, Lyn and Robbie Wisely, Peter* and Gloria, Ken* and Frances, Ian and Sandra, Hugh and June (Elaine*), and Bev and Wayne Robertson. Much loved and respected uncle. Merv will be sadly missed by everyone.
( *denotes deceased)
WILSON, Margaret Florence Mina (Mina)(nee Gamble)
QSM
Formerly of Momona, Henley, East Taieri, Mosgiel. Born 23.3.1930 in Momona to Les* and May* Gamble, passed peacefully, on February 21, 2023, at Mossbrae Lifecare, Mosgiel; in her 93rd year. Loved wife of Roy* Wilson (Henley), loved mother and mother-in-law of Philip and Heather Wilson, Suzanne and Peter* Munro and Colin Bayne, Joan Hodge and Darryn Wyber, and Nancy Devlin, loved grandmother and great-grandmother of Steve Wilson and Elke Rohn and their children Ila, Ray and Joe; Geoffrey Wilson and Ela Lackner and their son Henry; Russell Wilson and Hannah McCartney; Jean and Ben Bonner and their children Jess and Laura; Alex and Michelle Hodge and their children Charlotte and Clara; Sophie Devlin and Richard Aspinall and their son Theodore; Molly Devlin and Jack McCormack-Noonan; and Hugh Devlin and Nikita Pereira, also a loved sister and sister-in-law of Neil and Chris Gamble (Momona). Thanks to the nurses and carers at Mossbrae Lifecare for their wonderful care of Mina in her later years. A service for Mina will be held in Campbell and Sons Chapel, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 12 noon, on Monday, February 27, followed by interment in Otokia Cemetery. Messages and cards to Suzanne Munro, 2 King Street, Mosgiel 9024, or suzanne.munro@xtra.co.nz
(*denotes deceased)
THOMSON, Winsome Doris
On February 20, 2023, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John, much loved mother of Sandra, Jim (deceased), and Ruth, loved mother-in-law of Andrew (deceased), loving grandmother of Patrick, Miriam, and Rosie, and a great-grandmother of Zoe.
‘Always in our hearts’.
Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Winsome Thomson, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations in Winsome’s memory may be made online to the Cyclone Relief Fund, account 01-0777-0038665-000, with reference “Relief”. The Service to celebrate Winsome’s life, will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Monday, February 27, at 6.00pm. Private cremation thereafter.
FAHEY, Ruth Lorraine
Dearly loved Aunt of Bev and Ray* Philpot (Waimumu – now Invercargill), Noelene* and Ross Cockroft (Mt. Maunganui), Heather & Neil* Rance (Queensland), and Lindsay* Robinson.
Fondest Memories.
(*Denotes deceased)
BOYD, Shona Irene
Passed away peacefully at Summerset at Avonhead on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, aged 87 years. Loved and cherished Mum, Grandma, Great-Grandma and friend.
Forever missed,
finally at peace.
In keeping with Shona’s wishes, a private service has been held.
THOMSON, Cheryl Catherine
Passed away on 13 February 2023. Dearly loved wife of Keith. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Andrew and Satoko, Dion and Regan, Megan and Vaughan. Dearly loved Nana of Andrea, Matthew, Ryan and Griffyn and Amber, Liam and Mya. Loved Great-Grand Nana of Lincoln. As per Cheryl’s wishes a private cremation has been held.
a simple cremation
& burials
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MILLS, Eric Warren (Millsy)
On January 3, 2023, peacefully Wat Nelson Hospital. Aged 73 years. Loved Dad of Leann and Jeremy, Cheryl and Chris. Loved Grandad of Alex and Devon, Natalia and Xavier. Messages may be sent to 7 Cherrywood Park, Springlands, Blenheim 7201. A private family farewell has been held at Seddon Cemetery.
WHYTOCK, Bruce MacDonald
It is with deep sadness that Bruce passed away suddenly on Friday, 17th February 2023, with the love of his life and best mate by his side. Maureen, Deb & Tonk, Newlands & Lee, Melton, DJ, Dionne & Dylan, Daniel & Toby.
RIP, husband, dad
and grandad, we will miss your ‘antics’
At Bruce’s request a private farewell has taken place. All communications to The Whytock Family, c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434.
MOUNTER, June
Passed away peacefully on February 16, 2023, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Ken, precious Mum of Jo, Ross, Lydia and their families. Dearly loved and respected friend of many. Messages to the Mounter Family, c/- PO Box 35, Rangiora 7440. A special request from June, please wear something colourful. A Celebration of June’s life will be held at the Gospel Way Outreach Church, 36 Charles Street, Kaiapoi, on Monday, February 27, at 1.00pm.
COWAN, Phil
Such a courageous and respected brother-in-law of Jane, Kirstin and Chris, and a special uncle to Jordy, Josh and Floris.
A fighter to the end.
RISELEY, Albert Ernest (Bert)
Passed away into God’s loving care at Nazareth House on Friday, February 17, 2023, aged 93 years. Beloved husband of the late Doreen (nee Couling). Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Alison and Ian Clark (Canada), Philip and Gill (Australia), Janet and David Lockyer, Gillian and Mark van Voorthuizen, Martin and Rachel. Loved grandfather of Andrew, Miranda; Carl, Anthony; Anna, Matthew, Elizabeth, Rebekah, Miriam; Emma and Isabelle. Great-grandfather of Olivia, Sophia, Isaac, Harriet, Sebastian, Micah, and Edward. Loved brother of Ralph (Cambridge), Daphne Brooks (Blenheim), and the late Brian. Best friend and companion of the late Joyce Fleming. Many thanks to the wonderful staff at Nazareth House for all their care of Bert. Messages to the Riseley family, c/- 19 London St, Christchurch 8013. In lieu of flowers donations to Nurse Maude would be appreciated and may be made online
only at bit.ly... (Memorial gifting website). In accordance with Bert’s wishes a private cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service to celebrate Bert’s life will be held at St Michael and All Angels Church, 95/99 Oxford Terrace, Central Christchurch, on Friday, February 24, 2023 at 11.00am. Please use parking structures on Tuam and Lichfield Streets.
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