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If you would like your loved one’s death/funeral notices, memoriam
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CROW, Alison Joan (née Kidd):
Died peacefully at Southland Hospital, on 9 August 2025, aged 82 years. Cherished wife of the late Herbert Crow. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Linda, Stephen, Brendon and Rachelle, and loved by her grandchildren; Melissa, Andrew, Morgan, Scott, Ben, Damen, Mitchell, Campbell, and Brooklyn. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Marjorie Kidd, Graham and Jan Kidd, Keith and Janette Rankin, and the late Stewart Kidd. A funeral service for Alison will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel on Wednesday 13 August 2025 at 10.00am. This will be followed by a private cremation. You are invited to join the service via livestream by going to the Avenal Park website obituaries page and clicking on the link on Alison’s page.
HOGG, William Gavin:
Suddenly on 6th August 2025 aged 21. Very much-loved fiancée to Bree and adored father to Callum. Very much-loved son of Hamish & Jo, brother and brother-in-law to Emma & Luke, Georgia & Jason, Hannah & Hamish, and uncle to Charlotte, Phoebe, Marlee and Ryder. Very dear grandson to Peter and the late Adrienne Smith and Gavin & Janet Hogg and loved nephew and cousin to all his uncles and their families. Loved son in law to Phil & Stacey and brother-in-law to Kade & Madison. A lovable character who will be deeply missed so much by all. A service will be held on Wednesday 13th August at 1pm at J. Fraser & Sons, Esk St, Invercargill followed by a private family committal. Messages can be sent to c/- J Fraser & Sons’ Po Box 1380, Invercargill 9840 or to William’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where you will find the link for William's livestream of his service.
LAMMERSEN, Catharina Henrica Maria (Rina):
Sadly, and unexpectedly passed away at Southland Hospital, on Sunday 10 August 2025, aged 87 years. Cherished wife of Gerald. Loved mother of Annette, Monique, Pamela, Jason, and their partners. Adored Oma, Grootmoeder, and Overgrootmoeder of many. Loved sister to all her siblings back in Holland. A funeral service to celebrate Rina’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel on Thursday 14 August 2025 at 10.00am You are invited to join the service via livestream by going to the Avenal Park website obituaries page and clicking on the link on Rina’s page. Messages to [email protected].
MCKELVIE Edna May (nee Heudebourck) (formerly of Mataura):
Peacefully at her home in Gore on Monday, August 11, 2025, aged 101 years. Loved wife of the late Ian, loved mum and mother-in-law of Peter and Lada (Australia), Jim (Mataura), Marty and Gay (Invercargill), Neil and Mary (Invercargill). Cherished 'Little Nana' of her 9 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Loved sister and sister-in-law of *Richie and *Daphne Heudebourck, Lois and Bob Richmond (Christchurch), *Avis and *Bill Mitchell. Loved Aunty to all her nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate the life of Edna will be held at the Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore on Thursday, August 14 at 11.00am. Private interment to follow. Messages to 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore 9710. (*denoted deceased)
SLATTERY, Paul Trevor:
On Monday, August 11, 2025 at Clutha Views Lifecare; aged 85 years. Dearly loved Husband of the late Norma, loved father and father-in-law of Trevor and Sheree, Michael and Jan, Lois and Graham, Michelle and William, and the3late Arron. Treasured Grandad of Sara; David, Rebecca, and Zak; Blake, Dana, and Cole; Kayley, Gemma, and Aimee, and great-grandad of Peyton. Loved brother of Isabel, Alison, and the late John, and brother-in-law of the late Ernie. A service to celebrate Paul’s life will be held on Thursday, August 14 at 1:30pm in Leishman’s Chapel, 12 James Street, Balclutha, followed by private interment. Messages to 78 Coast Road, RD2 Kaitangata 9282.
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