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Loading...BLACK, Frederick James (Fred):
Peacefully at Elmslie House, Wanaka, on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Trish O’Neill (Cromwell), and the late Lorraine. Loved Dad of Tanya Black, and Charlene McIntosh, father-in-law of Trevor, and John, adored Grandad of Harry, Ruby; Libby, and Jack, great-Grandad of Freddy, Bryce Aria; Hudson, Reuben, and Reid, respected Fred to the Purdue and O’Neill families. Special thanks to all the Elmslie staff for the respect and care of Fred and his family. Family and friends are invited to gather at The Gate Conference Centre, 6 Barry Ave, Cromwell, on Monday, 10 August, at 11:30am, following a private interment to share stories and reminisce. Messages to 16 Vintage Street, Cromwell, or 105 McArthur Road, Springvale 9391.
DONALDSON, Wilma Agnes (nee Jaffray):
Passed away peacefully in the care of Vickery Court Resthome, Invercargill, on Monday 3 August 2026. Aged 82 years. Loved wife of the late Ian. Dearly loved Mum of Hunter, James, Craig and Sharon, Patrina, Scott and Paola. Treasured Gran of Kate and Sam, Ruby and Marshall, Emily, Georgia, William, Amanda, Maya, Antonella, and Santiago. Younger sister to Jennifer and Keith Finnie. Bubbly Aunt to all her nieces and nephews. A special thank you to all the staff at Vickery Court for their wonderful care of Wilma.
“At home with her Lord and Saviour”
A service to celebrate Wilma’s life will be held in the Windsor Community Church, 19 Windsor Street, Windsor, Invercargill, on Tuesday 11 August at 1.30pm. Followed by a private cremation. Messages to 183 Roslyn Road, RD 6 Invercargill 9876 or to Wilma’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream link of Wilma’s service is available.
TAYLOR, Valerie May Ellis:
Peacefully in the care of Bupa Ascot on Wednesday 5 August 2026; aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Tom, loved mother and mother-in-law of Lynley, Stephen and Jill, Carolyn*, and Krissy and Brendon. An adored Grandmother and great Grandmother, and lifelong friend of Margaret Murphy. A service to celebrate Val’s life will be held in the Salvation Army Citadel, Victoria Avenue, Invercargill, on Monday, 10 August at 2.00pm. Messages to the V. Taylor Family C/- P O Box 1345 Invercargill 9840.
TOBECK, Warren John:
On the 5th August 2026 10 days short of his 76th Birthday Warren passed away in Australia peacefully, surrounded by his much loved Olga and family of 46years. Eldest son of *Joy and *Toby Tobeck Much loved Brother and Brother-in-law of*Eileen and *Les McNaught, Robert and *Shelia Tobeck and Carol and Colin McCorkindale. Loved Uncle and of his 5 Nieces and Loved Great uncle of his Nieces and Nephews. Messages to 19 Chesney Place Invercargill
Acknowledgements and Memoriam's:
CHILTON, Norma:
27.9.1926 - 7.8.2016
Dear Mum
The tears I shed today
Are because I miss you so
Especially on this Special Day
And I just wanted you to know
I feel your spiritual presence
You are always in my Heart
And will be till the end
When I see you once again!
I Love You - Sandy
LESTER, John Morris:
7th August 2025
Love you forever.Pat.