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Loading...MORRISON, Phyllis (Marjorie) (nee Shaw), of Waikaka Valley:
Peacefully, surrounded by family at Ribbonwood Country Rest Home on Saturday, September 5, 2026, aged 87 years. Loved and cherished wife of George, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Donald and Brigette; Andrew and Lisa; Phil and Jah; adored Nana of Lochie, Dirk; Bryn, Kelly; Tanee, Neunglatai; and loved great-Nana of her 4 great grandchildren. Loved sister, sister-in-law and auntie of all her extended family.
"With her Lord - A new body in Christ".
A service to celebrate the life of Marj will be held at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Ardwick Street, Gore on Thursday, September 10th, at 1.30pm, followed by refreshments, before a private cremation. Livestream link available at www.southernfunerals.co.nz. Heartfelt thanks to all the staff at Ribbonwood Country Rest Home, for their compassionate care of Marj. Messages to: 39 Waikaka Road, RD 5, Gore 9775. Southern Funeral Home. FDANZ.
MURRAY, Andrew:
Passed away peacefully at Rowena Jackson, Invercargill on 3rd September 2026, aged 94 years. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Eileen*. Loved and treasured Dad and father-in-law of Julie & Dean Pope, Lynley & Sergio Cruz, Helen & Chris Eckhold, Susan & Colin Muijs. Treasured Grandpa of Andrew, Rachel & Jason, Desiree, Justin, Lisa & Sean, Rachel, Connor, Jessica, Lincoln, and Ethan. Loved son of James* & Ann* Murray (Forest Hill). Dearly loved twin brother and brother-in-law of David & Katie* Murray. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of James* Murray & Audrey & Alan* Paterson, John* & Phemie* Murray, Lewis Grieve, Ethel & John* Johnston, Joyce* & Bill* Wilson & Russell McPherson*, Morrie & Valmai Grieve. Dearly loved uncle, cousin, and friend to many. Reunited with his love, Eileen, and resting in the presence of his Saviour. Special thanks to the team of Edinburgh Wing, Rowena Jackson, for their loving care of Andrew. Additionally, to RDNS for many years of support when Andrew lived at home. A service to celebrate Andrew’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Thursday, 10 September 2026 at 1.00pm. To watch the service via livestream, please go to the Avenal Park website, obituaries page and access the link on Andrew’s page. Messages to 18 Waihopai Street, Rosedale, Invercargill, 9810. (* denotes deceased)
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