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Loading...COLLINSON, Nancy Barbara (Barbara) nee Krutz:
Passed peacefully, surrounded by family at Clare House on Saturday 4th July 2026, in her 95th year. Much loved wife of the late Keith. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Brent and Keri, Lionel and Tracey, Owen and Jocelyn. Loved and adored Nana of Dean, Aaron, Anna-May, Joshua, and Melissa and all her great grandchildren. Family would like thank the staff of Clare House for their care of our much loved Mum, and Nana. A service to celebrate Barbara's life will be held on Thursday 9th July at 1.00pm at the Salvation Army, 7 Dejoux Road, Winton, followed by a private burial. Messages to 67 Albert Street, Winton 9720 or on Barbara's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz
HEWITSON, Linda Faye (nee Muilwyk):
Peacefully at Dunedin Hospital, on Saturday 4th July 2026. Aged 74 years. Dearly loved wife of Russell. Much loved Mum of Deon, Kirsten and Adam. Cherished Nanny of Kaylee, Jacob and Jade, and the late Simone. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Marilyn and John, Arnold and Maria, Pamela and Bruce, Jill*, Kevin, Dot, Peta and Linda Erin. Loved Aunt of all her nieces and nephews, and cherished friend to many. A service to celebrate Linda’s life will be held in the Southland Crematorium Chapel, 111 Rockdale Road, Invercargill, on Saturday 11th July, at 10.30am. Messages to 63 Jack Street, Newfield, Invercargill 9812 or to Linda’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes (*denotes deceased)
TOU, Maiatua (also known as Willie):
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Maia on Friday 3 July. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Glenis. Cherished Dad and Father-in-law of Lisa and Andrew McNaughton, Michael and Sharon, Melanie, and Mike and Sonya Prescott. Loved Grandad of Chantelle and Dan Perry, Sam and Kate, Brodie and Eve, Jesse and Jessica, Breeanna Rawlinson, Finlay and Kate McNaughton. Adored Great Grandad of Declan, Ardie and Mason Perry, Sven and Tora, and Austin. Beloved brother, brother-law, family member and friend to many. Maia will be resting at home until his service on Thursday 9 July, at 1pm at Southland Crematorium, 111 Rockdale Road Invercargill. Messages to 143 Layard Street Invercargill, 9810, New Zealand. Livestream link- https://vimeo.com/event/6033076
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