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Loading...ALEXANDER, Gail:
Passed away peacefully, at Windsor Park Care Home, Gore, on Saturday, June 20, 2026, aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of *Tom, much loved mother and mother-in-law of *Steve, Ross and Pauline (Dunedin), Sharon and Paul Waller (Lumsden), and treasured Gran of Kate; Michael and Steph, and Nicholas; Blair, and Laura. Loved Great-Gran of Ollie, Isla, Sophie, and Charlotte. The last of 11 children, a cherished sister, sister-in-law and aunt. A private service has been held as per Gail's wishes. Family would like to sincerely thank the staff of Windsor Park Care Home for their kindness and care shown to Gail. Messages to: 1314 Longridge Road, RD4, Lumsden 9794. (*denotes deceased).
FRATER, Alan Nicolas (Butch):
Passed at Ranui, Alexandra, on June 23, 2026; Aged 87 years. Alan has gone peacefully to the big shearing shed in the sky and will no longer be a menace on his mobility scooter on the tracks around Alexandra. He will be sadly missed by all his family and the wonderful carers at Castlewood and Ranui. Thank you team. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Messages to The Frater Family, PO Box 166, Leithfield Beach.
MCLEOD, Norma Jean (nee Brown):
16 November 1929 - 25 June 2026 Aged 97 years.
It is with deep sadness that we announce that Mum passed away peacefully at Resthaven Gore. Late of Otahuti, Winton and Gore. Beloved wife of the late Alexander James McLeod (Ack). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Alistair and Faye McLeod, Russell and Lesley McLeod, and Jenny and John Butler. Loved and cherished Nana and Nana Cloud to her eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Loved daughter of the late James and Jean Brown. Loved sister and sister-in-law of the late Alex and Doreen Brown, Rennie and Norvel Forbes, Florrie Brown, Meta and Innes Lindsay, Norman and Merly McLeod, Nanie and Len Orr, Alma and Obbie Chilton, and Neil McLeod. Loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews. The family sincerely thank the staff at Resthaven Gore for their compassionate care of Mum. Funeral details to follow. Messages to: 817 Riversdale-Ardlussa Road, RD 6, Gore 9776.
RICKERBY, Steven:
Passed away suddenly after a short illness at home. Much loved son of Kevin and Judith. Adored brother and brother-in-law of Roger and Bronwyn, Jenni and Kris, and Cheryl. Much loved by Julie-Marie, Jemma, and Sharne, all his nieces and nephews, and close friends. Will be sadly missed by all. In accordance with Steven's wishes, a private service has been held. Messages may be sent to 115 Grace Street, Appleby, Invercargill, or left on Steven's tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz
SUTHERLAND, Ivan James (Jim):
(Formerly of Ardlussa, Balfour) – Peacefully, after a long battle with his health, on Monday, June 22, 2026, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Margaret, much loved father of his girls and their partners, Susan and Eric (Sydney), Linda and Jason (Timaru), Anna (Invercargill), Michelle and Bronson (Woodlands), cherished Grandad of Ryan, and Hayley; Isellah, and Zoe; Connor, and Samuel; and Chloe. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Bill, Raymond* and Viv, Anita* and Colin* McLeod, Tilly and Bill Grant, Gordon and Lorraine Thomas (Christchurch). A service to celebrate Jim’s life will be held in the Southern Funeral Home Chapel, on Monday, June 29, 2026, at 1.30pm, followed by light refreshments, before interment at Charlton Park Cemetery. A special thank you to the Gore, Invercargill, and Dunedin medical teams. Messages to 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore 9710. (*denotes deceased).
THOMSON, Lois:
Passed gently, at Windsor Park Care Home Gore, on Friday, June 19, 2026, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John, loved mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother of Suzanne and Chris, David, Michael, and Krista Loach (Christchurch); Alex and Jane, Dean, Julie, *Vanessa, and Glen; Robert and Phillipa, Tim, Sarah, Georgia and John; Malcolm, *Jim and Jeanie; John and Kate, Millie, Guy, and Jonty. Great-grandma of Lance, Peyton, Harrison, Mahia, Nyxyn, Mackenzie, Sophie, Alexia, *Hudson, Henry, Kate, Dominic, Lucas, and Delilah. Loved daughter of *Percy and *Grace McGrouther, adored big sister and sister-in-law of Shirley and *Doug Stott, *Cliff and Jean, Joy and *Peter Roulston, *Howard and Elizabeth, and *Jim and Sandra. Loved by all her nieces and nephews. A memorial service to celebrate Lois's life will be held in the Tapanui Presbyterian Church, 1 Sussex Street, Tapanui, on Friday, July 3, at 1.00pm, followed by light refreshments. Livestream link available at www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz. In lieu of flowers, donations for West Otago St John Ambulance would be welcomed. Thank you to Windsor Park Care Home for their attentive care of Lois. Messages to: 36 Bayswater Crescent, Christchurch 8062. (*denoted deceased)
Livestream available: https://together.oneroomstreaming.com/38GMBH
TAYLOR, Audrey Lena:
On the 24th June 2026, passed away peacefully at home after a short illness, just after her 89th birthday. Beloved wife of the late Robert Taylor. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Jeanine Taylor, Andrea and Clinton Boulter. Cherished grandmother to Jack and Estelle Taylor, Danyelle and Zane Boulter. Beloved aunt to her nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Audrey’s life will be held in J Fraser & Sons chapel, on Friday 3 July at 1.30pm. Messages to 754 Otautau Drummond Road, Isla Bank, Otautau 9683, or to 33 Ashgrove Street, Rangiora 7400. Digital messages to Audrey’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream link of Audrey’s service will be available.
VAN DER SCHUIT, Julienne Marie:
Of Winton, passed peacefully on Tuesday, 16th June 2026, aged 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Ids, and dear friend of Forbes. Adored mother and mother-in-law of John, Ross, Tony and Sarah, Lee van der Schuit and Richard Stringer, Anna and Ed Germain. Doting grandmother of her many grand and great-grandchildren. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Pauline Brunskill (deceased), Jenette and Ken Swain (deceased), James and Jan Miller. And loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews. A private cremation has been held. Respectfully no flowers please. Messages can be sent to 16 Mary Street, Winton 9720, or to Julienne's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
WALKER, Ada Jane:
Peacefully on Monday, 15th June 2026 in the care of Southland Hospital, aged 79 years. Dearly loved wife of Ian for 55 years. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Leanne Robertson and Doug and Leana Walker. Adored grandmother of Cody, Jessica and James and great grandmother of Arlo. A loved sister and sister-in-law of Holland and Walker families. At Ada’s request a private cremation has been held. Messages to 16 Mepal Place, Kingswell, Invercargill 9812
Acknowledgements and Memoriam's:
GOODWIN, Beverley:
Dianne, Jan-Marie, Jan and Petrina, Lynette, Russell and Angela, and families, wish to sincerely thank everyone for their love and support following Bev's passing. We are extremely grateful for the cards, flowers, visits and food received during this time. Thank you to Sharron and the staff of Macdonald & Weston for your guidance, love and support. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of our thanks.
Elliotte, Margery Helen
In loving memory of our beloved wife, mum and nana who passed away one year ago today. Loved always. Dearly missed and never forgotten.