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BEGG, Sharon:
Peacefully at Hospice Southland, on Friday, 15th August 2025. Aged 65 years. Loved wife of Johnny. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Jenna and Bryn. Adored Nana of Poppy, Liam, and Lochie. Loved daughter of Betty and the late Bill Ludlow. A loved sister and sister-in-law. A service to celebrate Sharon’s life will be held at the at Lindisfarne Methodist Church, 22 Lindisfarne Street, Invercargill, on Tuesday, 19th August 2025 at 1 pm, followed by an Interment at the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to “Begg Family” PO Box, 632 Invercargill, or you can visit Sharon’s tribute page at: mwfunerals.co.nz/s/sharon
DUNLOP, Jessie HELEN:
9 August 2025, 16 years to the day after her beloved husband Robert Dunlop; aged 87, in the care of Clare House hospital, Invercargill. Dearly loved Mother & Mother-in-law of John & Minnie; Brent ; Joanne & Ash Burgess; Wayne & Nicola; Julie Dunlop & Daryl Fisken; Donna & Craig Smithies. Loving Grandmother of Robert & Chelsey; Toby & Katelyn Pascoe; Josh, Luke & Adam Dunlop; Ashleigh & Ben Potgieter; Georgia Lewis; Sam & Charlotte Smithies. Loved GG of Storm; Luka & Oakley; and Baby Beau. Loved sister of Joyce & Eddie Bacon*; Bet & Pieter Mulder; Heather Davidson; Mervyn* & Anne Mitchell; Noelene Keen & Lyn Fortune; and Stuart Mitchell*
Treasured memories forever.
In accordance with Helen’s wishes a private service has been held. The family thank you for all the support, baking and flowers received. Messages to 82 Catherine Street, Invercargill 9810.
FERGUSON, Trevor Francis:
It is with deepest sadness that we share with you the passing of our beloved Trev on 13th August, 2025; aged 85 years. Dearly loved and treasured husband of 55 years to Margaret, much loved father and father-in-law of Mark and Heather, Sandra and Mike MacManus, cherished Pops to Andy, Dan, Mikayla, Kate, Kiera, Sam, Ben Ella and Grandpop to Ella and Arley. Requiem Mass to celebrate Trev’s life will be held in the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Ardwick Street, Gore on Monday August 18, 2025 at 11am, then leaving for Charlton Park cemetery. Messages 11 Ardwick Street, Gore 9710.
MULLIGAN, Christopher John:
Chris passed away suddenly at home on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Beloved father and father-in-law Johnathan, Jeremy and Joleen. An amazing grandad to Jazmine, Zac and Lilly. Life long friend of Robyn. Loved brother of Erin*, twin brother of Tim and brother-in-law of Marie. Loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews.
"We will keep you in our hearts and treasure our memories. You had an amazing life Chris. Rest Peacefully"
A Memorial Service for Chris will be held on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 10.30am, in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Sts, Invercargill. Messages to 98 Aicken Road, Otatara 9RD, Invercargill, or to Chris' tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes (*denotes deceased)
A Memorial Service for Chris will be held on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 10.30am, in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Sts, Invercargill. Messages to 98 Aicken Road, Otatara 9RD, Invercargill, or to Chris' tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz /tributes (*denotes deceased)
O'CONNOR, Elizabeth Dawn (Dawn):
Dawn passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at home on Wednesday 13 August 2025 with Jimmy by her side. Devoted Dearie to her Jimmy for over 57 years. Cherished Mum and mum-in-law of Tracy and Steve, Sharleen and Steve, Wayne and Pam, Tina and Rock, Sonja and Tony. Awesome Nan to her 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Cherished daughter of the late Nancy and late Ken Boatwood. Loving sister and sister-in-law of Gaynor and Andrew, the late Allan, Paul Boatwood and loved aunty and friend to many. In accordance with Dawn's wishes, a private service will be held followed by an invitation to wider friends and family to join them at The Garden Bar at the Top Pub in Winton from 3:30 pm on Monday 18th August. Messages to 24 Waterford Drive, Winton 9720 or on Dawn's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz
O'CONNOR, Elizabeth Dawn (Dawn):
Look beyond the empty chair
To know a life well spent
Looking beyond the solitude to days of content
Cherish your Broken Heart
Each moment gladly shared
Feel the touch of memory
Loved and cherished dear Dawn, I will miss our shopping and outings of mischief. I will have half a glass for you
Love your little sister Gaynor
O'CONNOR, Elizabeth Dawn (Dawn):
You never got that ride with me on a Harley Davidson.
Love your brother Paul
SPENCER, Gail Ann:
Died peacefully at Southland Hospital on Friday, 8th August 2025, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of the late David. Cherished mother of Christina, and David and adored grand and great grandmother of all her grandchildren. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Ngaire and David. A loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews. As per Gail’s wishes, a private service has been held. Messages C/- Spencer Family, PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9840
THOMPSON, Philip John:
Passed away peacefully after a short illness, on Thursday August 14, 2025, in the care of Gore Hospital. Loved son of Colin* and Daphne* of Mataura, dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Wayne and Annette, Murray* and Karen, and a much-loved uncle to his nieces and nephews. (*denotes deceased). As per Phil’s wishes a private cremation has taken place. Messages to PO Box 311, Gore, 9740
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