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Loading...BUSH, Peter James William:
1-11-1945 – 4-10-2026
With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Peter, at Southland Hospital on Saturday 4th October 2026, aged 80 years. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Jenny, for nearly 60 years. Dearly loved father and grandfather of Paul and Karen, Annalise, Brittany and Tegan*; Tracy* and Tori and Terry and Sandra; and great-grandfather of Ruby, Mia, Ryland, Nate and Levi. Dearly loved son of Doug* and Jessie* Bush, son-in-law of George* and Phyllis* Reid and brother and brother-in-law of Ailsa* and Burt* Hazlett and Stanley* and Betty* Frisby. Loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews and friend to many.
"The race is over and the last bet is placed"
"Rest In Peace Peter"
As per Peter’s wishes, a private service has been held. Messages to Jenny at 2 Riverside School Road, RD Dipton 9791 or on Peter's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz (*denotes deceased).
DODD, Janice:
2.11.1948 – 1.10.2026
Janice passed away at home in Te Anau, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle. Loving wife of Mike for the last 59 years. Adored mum and mother-in-law of John and Pim, Kim, Tracey and Tony. Special grandma of Oscar, Angus, Kaitlyn, Georgia, Danni, and Hayley. Cherished great-grandmother of Finn, Monty, Indi, Isaac, Miya, and Theo-James. Loving sister to Judy and her late brothers. As per Janice's wishes, a private celebration has been held. Messages may be sent to 26 Howden Street, Te Anau, or may be left on Janice's tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz
GLASSEY, David Leslie (Les):
1944 - 2026. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Elisabeth. Much loved father and father-in-law of Pamela and Stephen, Heather and Andrew, Robert and Wyma, David and Christine. A loved grandad to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Thank you to the caring staff at Windsor Park Care Home. A private service has been held. Messages can be sent to 32/9 Reaby Rd, Gore 9712 or may be left on Les's tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz
"FOREVER FARMING"
JENKINS, Marion:
Peacefully on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at Ripponburn Hospital and Home, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Evan, loved mother and mother-in-law of Salena and Henry Masina (Dunedin), Sandra (Sam) (Cromwell), Kathryn and Michael Hargraves (Tasmania), Tom (Dunedin), and the late Bill Good (Christchurch), much loved Nana and great-Nana. As per Marion's wishes, a private cremation will take place. Memorial service at a later date. Messages to 39 Douglas Street, RD 2, Mosgiel 9092.
LIGHTFOOT, Ian Wilson:
Suddenly at his home in Winton on the 9th of October 2026.Aged 85 years. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Noelene for 62 years. A much loved father and father-in- law of Barry, Stewart and Tammy, Grant and Coleen, Craig and Laura. Much loved and respected Poppa of Paige, Jessie, Aidan, Hayley, Jamie, Maddy, Paige, and Bella. Great Poppa of Murphy. A service to celebrate and remember the life and times of Ian will be held at 12.30pm, Wednesday 14th October at J Fraser and Son's Chapel, corner of Esk and Doon Street , Invercargill. Followed by interment at the Forest Hill Cemetery. Messages to 26 John Street , Winton. 9720 or to Ian's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where the livestream link can be found.
LIGHTFOOT Ian Wilson:
Loved brother and brother-in-law of John and Avys* Kidd, Robyn and Ken* Fraser, Coral and Allan Clarke, Karen and Russell* Lee. * Denotes deceased.
MIRFIN, John:
On October 7, 2026, at McKenzie HealthCare, Geraldine, aged 92. Cherished husband of the late Marie. Dearly loved by his children and their partners: Andrew and Vicky, Philip and Catherine, Jo and Dean, Mary-Jane and Al. Precious Papa of Georgia, Ariana, Zachariah, Shakira and sweet angel O'cearne; Anna-Marie and Anthony; Alex and Milo. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Peter* and Barbara*, Judy* and Warwick*, Jan* and Walt*, and Marie's Gresham siblings. A loved uncle and great-uncle. A special thank you to the staff at McKenzie for their care of John over the last couple of years. A public service for John will be held on Tuesday, October 13, at 11.00am, Geraldine Funeral Services, 186 Talbot St, Geraldine. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance would be appreciated. (*denotes deceased).
WILKS, Robin John (Rob):
Peacefully at Hospice South on Thursday 8 October 2026. Dearly loved husband of the late Shona, much loved father and father-in-law of Tania and Ken McConnell, Robin and Margaret, Dean*, and Tui and Carlo Lombardi. Loved grandad and great-grandad of all his grandchildren. A loved brother and loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Dad will be resting at 119 Abbot Street Invercargill if you wish to visit to pay your respects, you are welcome. A service to celebrate Robin’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street Invercargill, on Monday 12 October at 1.30pm. Interment to follow at the Eastern Cemetery. You are welcome to view the service via livestream by going to the Avenal Park website, obituaries page and clicking on the link on Robin’s profile. A special thanks to the Christchurch Hospital Staff in Ward B8 for organising the safe return of Dad back home to his whanau, and to the team at Hospice South for their care of Dad. Messages to 119 Abbot Street, Waverley, Invercargill 9810. (*denotes deceased)
Acknowledgements and Memoriam's:
Beverley Tuckey 1933-2025
Those we love don’t go away,
They walk beside us every day
Unseen, unheard, but always near
Still loved, still missed and very dear
Today and always
Your loving family.