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Loading...LATCHFORD, Gene David:
21.12.1964 - 17.07.2026 (aged 61)Passed away 17th July 2026, much loved Dad & father-in-law of Travis & Kristy, David & Nicole, Taryn & Cody and Samantha. Loving Grandad of Kayla, Zane, Riley, Lucas, Zephrin, Harlyn, Satori, Chesara,* Kryzler, Natarleya, Laykyn, Divinity, Xazalia and Millianna. Special Great Grandad of Allazay. Cherished and remembered always. Private Cremation to be held, memorial details to be advised. Messages to Travis 02040868567.
LATCHFORD, Gene David:
Sadly passed away on Friday 17th July 2026, aged 61 years. Dearly loved eldest son of the late Graham and the late Esme' Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Duane, Angela & Zoloyd Waddel and Benita & David Robinson (Wgtn). Loved Uncle of Thomas, Tennille, Joseph & Patrick. Forever in our hearts.
SHERIDAN Michael Patrick:
Passed away peacefully on Saturday 18th July 2026 at Southland Hospital. Aged 92 years. Dearly loved son of the late Patrick and Elizabeth. A Loved brother and brother -in-law of Francis*, Mary and Jim* Stevenson. A much loved uncle of Ann and Wayne Carran, Carol Stevenson, Kevin and Jan Stevenson, Jeanette and Andrew Johnston, and Tracey Rickard. A great uncle and great great uncle to all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Michael's life will be held at 1pm, Thursday 23rd July at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church , Winton . Followed by interment at the East Winton Cemetery. Messages to 15 Prince Street Winton or to Michael's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream link can be found. * Deceased.
WILLIAMS, Peter James:
It is with great sadness Barbara announces the passing on 16th July 2026 of her dearly loved and treasured husband, Peter. He was the caring and respected dad of the late Jono and the late Tim, the loved brother and brother-in-law of Reigna Hammond, Robyn and Chris Williams and Gwennie Steentjes; the admired uncle of his nieces and nephews and the loyal servant of his fur baby, Missy. Peter will be forever loved. The service to celebrate Peter's life will be celebrated at Avenal Park Funeral Home, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Wednesday 22 nd July 2026 at 2pm. Special thanks to the emergency teams who worked valiantly to resuscitate our precious Peter. Messages to 410 Lorne - Dacre Road, 6 RD Invercargill, 9876.
Acknowledgements and Memoriam's:
Dunn, Rhys:
11.11.1994 - 20.7.2016
Our beautiful, treasured, loving son, brother and best friend.
You are loved beyond words.
You are missed beyond measure.
Always remembered champ.
Love Mum, Dad, Alex, Laree, Carla and Zedd.
PHILLIPS, Christine:
September 11, 1962 - July 20, 2016
Always in our hearts
Ted, Sarah, Richard.