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BATES, James David “Jim”:
After a courageous battle due to a medical event, Jim passed away surrounded by his loving family, at Dunedin Hospital on Thursday 18th December 2025. Aged 74 years. Dearly loved husband of Sandra. Cherished Dad and Grandad of Tony and Hinemaia; Nathan, Korina, Daryl and Carlos; Greg, Kylie, Liam and Adam. Much respected brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, and a great friend to many.
“Always up for a yarn”
A service to celebrate Jim’s life will be held at the Ascot Park Hotel, on Tuesday 23rd December, at 1.30pm. Messages to 30 Waihopai Street, Rosedale, Invercargill 9810, or to Jim’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where livestream details are available.
HAUGH, Joan:
Late of Lumsden. With aching hearts, Joan's family advise that she has hung up her apron and gone to be with her husband, Peter. Much cherished mother and mother-in-law of Sharron (Shaza) Ingill, Mary and Bryan Elliott, and Raymond and Valerie (Perth). Also a wonderful Mum to Barry and Mary (Gore), and Wendy and Joseph McMillan (Perth). Beautiful Nana to Melanie Manahi, Tania Todd, Milner Aupouri, and Peter Rutland-Haugh; and a proud Grandma to her many great and great-great grandchildren. Heartfelt thanks to the staff in Elliot Wing, Peacehaven for their care for Joan. A service to celebrate Joan's life will be held at The Southland Crematorium, on Saturday, December 27, commencing at 10.30am. Donations to Hospice may be left at the service. Messages to 24 Shannon Street, Clifton, Invercargill 9812, or may be left on Joan's tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz
PALMER, Annette Rose (nee Oxley):
Annette passed peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday 19 December 2025 aged 72 years. Beloved wife of Noel and Mum of Michelle and Paul Butterfield and Jason Palmer. Dearly loved Nana of Danella, Libby and Ryan. Cherished sister of Rhonda and *David Walker and John and Sharon Oxley. A service to celebrate Annette’s life will be held on Tuesday 23 December, 2025 at The Southland Crematorium, 111 Rockdale Road, Invercargill at 1.30pm. Messages to 194 Conyers Street, Invercargill 9810 or to Annette’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes (*denotes deceased)
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