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Loading...CAITHNESS, Richard Keith (Keith):
Keith’s family extend a warm invitation to all those who knew and loved him to join them in celebrating Keith’s life. A memorial service will be held at The Otautau Connect Centre, 134 Main Street, Otautau, on Friday 31 July, commencing at 1.30 pm. Please come along and share memories, friendship, and fellowship as we remember Keith.
KLIMECK, Shona (nee Calder):
It is with deep sadness Shona’s family announce her unexpected passing on July 27,2026 at Southland Hospital. Dearly loved partner of Richard (Sam) Creighton, cherished mother and mother-in-law of Shane (Gilly) and Monica (Glenorchy), Jude and Richard Dinan (Gore), and adored Nana of Adam and Armadine, Becky, Hayley and Adam McIvor, Travis and Briana, and great Nana to CJ, Adasyn, Leo, Harrison, Colton, and Madeline, much loved big sister, sister-in-law, and aunty to all. A wonderful friend to many. Her final game has been played. You will be deeply missed and forever in our hearts. As per Shona’s wishes, a private cremation has been held. Family would like to thank the doctors and staff at Southland Hospital for their wonderful care. A service to celebrate Shona’s life will be held on Monday August 3, 2026 at 11am at the Gore Town and Country Club, Esplin Room, 2 Bury Street, Gore. Messages to 26 Clyde Street, Gore 9710.
SOPER, Beverley May:
Passed away peacefully, on Monday 27th July 2026. Much loved partner of Max Kellaway. Cherished Mum of Shane , Wendy, and Katrina. Very much loved Nana to all her grandchildren. Our family would like to sincerely thank the wonderful staff at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village for their compassionate care and kindness shown to Mum throughout her journey. In accordance with Mum's wishes, a private funeral service and interment will be held. Family and friends are warmly invited to join us to share memories and celebrate Mum's life at 30 Chatham Rise, Seaward Bush, Invercargill 9812 on Thursday 30th July from 4pm. Messages to 55 Ariki Avenue, Otatara, Invercargill 9879
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