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Loading...FERGUSON, Keith Gilchrist:
(20 Sept 1950 - 28 Aug 2026)Our wonderful Dad sadly and unexpectedly died in his sleep last Friday night. He was deeply loved by his children Simon and Anna, and his grandchildren Amelia, Campbell, Ben, Clara, and Tabitha. Loved son of the late Ruby and Colin, and little brother of the late Grant, Keith is also greatly missed by his brothers Ian and Ross. A teacher at SGHS for decades, Keith loved learning, growing his forest park, and his family. He will be remembered for his kind and thoughtful nature. We will get together for a celebration of Keith's life when the weather warms. If you're interested in attending or want to send a message, please email [email protected], write to 29 Acacia Avenue, Maungaraki, Lower Hutt 5010, or post on Keith's page at distinctfunerals.co.nz
ROSS, Pam (Pamela) nee Muilwyk:
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Southland Hospital on Wednesday 2 September, 2026, aged 70 years. Dearly beloved wife, best friend and soul mate of Bruce for over fifty years. Beloved Mum and mother-in-law of Suzanne and Brent Thomson and Amy and Craig Merrilees, and treasured Nana of Sophie and Caitlin Merrilees. Youngest daughter of Elaine* and Peter* Muilwyk and sister and sister-in-law of Linda* and Russell Hewitson, Marilyn and John Conner, and Arnold and Maria Muilwyk. Loved by all her nieces and nephews and a loved niece and cousin of her Dutch family in The Netherlands. A service to celebrate Pam’s life will be held at Fraser & Sons Chapel, corner of Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Tuesday 8 September at 1.30pm. A private family cremation will be held following the service. Messages to the Ross Family, 153 Mary Street, Invercargill or Pam’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where the livestream link of the service can be found. (* denotes deceased)