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BRISCO, Kaye Janette - nee McFadzien:
Passed away peacefully at Southland Hospital on 30th Jan 2026, aged 77 years. Beloved 'Fudgie' to Cam for 56 years. Mum and mum in law of Kent and Shannon, Shannon and Aleksandra, and Rebecca and Will. Granny of Rupeni, Phoebe, and Lina. Youngest daughter of Ewan* and Phoebe* McFadzien and later Jessie McFadzien* , sister of Keith* and Carol. Sadly missed and remembered fondly by many. As per Kaye's wishes a private service has been held. Messages to 134 Park Street , Winton.9720 or to Kaye's tribute page at frasersfunerals/tributes where a recording of the service is available.* denotes deceased
BROWN, Ian Maurice (Brownie):
Has played his last end in his final bowling tournament on Tuesday 3rd February 2026, passed away at Hospice Southland, aged 69 years. Peacefully in Jan’s loving arms, with his family by his side. Dearly loved husband of Jan for 42 years. Much loved and respected father of Liam and Alyce. Treasured Grandad of Ella, Barron and Soren. Beloved brother of Barry and Val. Loved son in law of Bob and Linda* Stevenson. Loved brother in law of Rex and Andrea Stevenson. Dearly loved by his nieces and nephews, and his extended family of Jolene, Taylah, Jared, Piper, Eli and Rico. Good friend, coach and mentor to many. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland would be gratefully appreciated and can be left at his service. A service to celebrate Ian’s life will be held on Wednesday 11th February 2026, 1.30pm in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Messages to 23 Marjorie Street Invercargill 9810 or to Ian’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream link is available. (*denotes deceased)
CUSHEN, Judith Ann:
Judith passed away peacefully on Monday 2nd February 2026 at Rowena Jackson aged 87 years. Loved sister of Avis and Harry Bray, Cecily and Robert Grant. Loved aunt of her nieces and nephews. According to Judith's wishes a private family service has been held. Our heartfelt thanks for the love, kindness and support from all the staff at Rowena Jackson over the past three and a half years. Messages to 25 Stoneleigh Lane, Waikiwi, Invercargill 9810 or on Judith's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
EGAN, Winifred (Anne) nee McCarthy:
After a long illness, Anne passed away in the care of Ascot Bupa, Invercargill on Thursday 5th February 2026. Dearly loved wife of Terry. Respected mother and mother-in-law of Bede and Natasha, Jackie and Andrew, Anton and Melissa, Jenny* and Brendon Hargest, William and Debby. Grandmother to Frank, Sam, Charlotte, Ben, Anabelle; Emma, Kate, Patrick; Harrison, Lachlan, Alice; Hannah, Aiden, Brooke; Ryan, and Greer. A Requiem Mass will be held at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 84 Great North Road, Winton on Tuesday 10th February at 10.00am followed by Anne's burial at Wreys Bush Cemetery. Messages to 128 Richardson Road, Croydon, RD 6, Gore or on Anne's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes (* denotes deceased)
GILES, Margaret Anne (nee Murchland):
Passed away peacefully after a long battle, Surrounded by her loving family at Bupa Windsor Park Care Home on Wednesday February 4, 2026. Dearly loved wife of Murray, much loved mother of Joyce and Grant Hurley, treasured Grandmother of Jonathan and Aleisha, Paige and William, Sam and Ella, and Great Grandmother of Robbie, and Quinn; Boston, Lincoln, and Meadow. A special thanks to the staff at Windsor Park for their outstanding care of ‘Miss Margaret’. A private Service will be held. Messages to 27B Ardwick Street, Gore, 9710
ROONEY, Avon Colin (Colin):
976241, RNZIR 1st Battalion, Malaya 1960-1964
Sadly, passed away at his home with his dearly loved wife and best friend Janice beside him, on Friday 30 th January 2026, aged 84 years. Father of Dallas, brother of Aileen McKeagg (Canada), Valmay Shuttleworth (Christchurch), brother-in-law of Diane and Graham Blue, Lorraine and the late Jim Marshall (Rangiora). Respected uncle to his nephews and nieces. As per Colin’s wishes, a service has been held.
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