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Loading...GUISE, Stephen:
(Of Edendale). Peacefully, surrounded by family, at Dunedin Hospital, on Thursday, June 11, 2026, aged 61 years. Loved and cherished son of *John and *Pauline, loved brother and brother-in-law of *David, Raewyn and Neville Knight, and loved Uncle Steve of Hannah, Hadlee, Brooklyn, and Ella. A celebration of Steve's life will be held in the Edendale Christian Activity Centre, George Street, Edendale, on Friday, June 19 at 1.00pm, followed by refreshments, before the interment at Edendale Cemetery. Messages to: 549 West Plains Road, RD4, Invercargill 9874. (*denotes deceased).
RITCHIE, Jennifer Marian, (nee Middlemiss):
Jenny passed away peacefully on 9th June, 2026 at Windsor Park, Gore; aged 85 years. Loved wife of the late Ray, mother of Paul, and Brenda, and a much-loved grandmother of Jenna, and Katie. A celebration of Jenny’s life will be held in the Clinton Community Centre, Main Road, Clinton, on Thursday 25th June at 1:00pm, followed by interment at the Clinton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Balclutha St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at her service. For those unable to attend, a livestream link will be available on Leishman’s website.
MCLAREN Averly Merle (AVE):
Peacefully on May 28, 2026 at Clutha Views Balclutha; aged 89 years. Loved wife of the late Mick. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Jos and Neil, Tony and Sandy, Ross and Michelle, A treasured Nana to Rebecca, Ryan; Michael, Debra, Kevin; Kirsty, Blake, Scott, Kylie. Loved Great Nana of McKyah, Brooklyn; Kayla, Tara; Amelia, Ava-Fay, Alyse; Quinn Charlie, and Lottie. Special thanks to the staff of Clutha Views for their care and compassion. As per Ave's wishes a private family service has been held. Messages to 305 Summerhill Road, RD2 Kaitangata 9282
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