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GRAY, Alexander William (Alex):
Passed away peacefully in the presence of his family, at Southland Hospital, Invercargill on Saturday 23rd August 2025. In his 93rd year. Beloved husband of the late Beth (nee Wishart). Much loved Dad of Wayne and the late Denise, Sue and Allan Frisby, and Robyn and Brian Haldane. Loved Gramp’s of Sharleen and Kylie, Rochelle and Nolan, Robert and Lauren, Morgan and Dale, Jenna and Jordan, Brandon and Zara, and Matthew. Loved Old Gramp’s of Brock, Cruz, Jack, Blake, Jonty Zara, Keegan, Isla, Payton, Addison, Tayla, Mason, Liam, and Jack. A dearly loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend to many. A service to celebrate Alex’s life will be held in J Fraser & Sons Chapel, cnr Esk & Doon Streets, Invercargill, on Friday 29th August at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at Wallacetown Cemetery. Messages to “Gray Family” C/- 997 Lorneville-Winton Highway, RD 1 Winton, 9781 or to Alex’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream is available.

PERRIAM, Ivy Patricia:
Passed peacefully with family by her side on Sunday 24 August 2025, aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of Stu*. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Bronwyn, Bridget, Mark*, Chris and Melody, Grant and Sarah, and of grandson, Selvin. Loved sister-in-law of Lex and Jan, Lynne and Ron* Gordon, Neil* and Lynne*, and Trevor*. A service to honour Ivy's life will be held in J Fraser and Sons' Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Thursday 28 August at 9:30am followed by private cremation. Messages to 63 Springston Rolleston Road, RD 4, Christchurch 7674 or to Ivy's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream link to the service is available. (* denotes deceased).

SHAW, Eric David:
(of Tapanui, formerly Wyndham), Peacefully at Resthaven Village, Gore, on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, aged 91 years. Beloved husband of Barbara, loved Dad and father-in-law of Keith and Trudy (Christchurch), Sandra and John Gow (Rolleston), and the late Steven; loved Poppa and Grandad of Emma, Sophie; Simon and Tracy, David and Ainsley, Mark and Breezy; and of his 5 great-grandchildren. Loved brother and brother-in-law of *Ethel and *Ram Naidu, Gwyn and Ron Cogswell (Te Awamutu), Marj and George Morrison (Waikaka Valley), Jean and *Kim Jarvis (Havelock North), David and Zeta Hey (Stratford), and loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews.
"Released from Pain"
A service to celebrate the life of Eric will be held at The Church On The Way (Presbyterian), Sussex Street, Tapanui, on Saturday, August 30, at 2.00pm following a private interment at Wyndham Cemetery. Livestream available at www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz. Messages to: 49 Sussex Street, Tapanui 9522 (*denotes deceased)

WILSON, Wayne John:
27.9.1954 - 21.8.2025
Dearly loved husband of Alison and loved son-in-law of Juliet. A Memorial service to honour Wayne's life will be held in St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Elles Road, Invercargill on Thursday 28 August at 10:30am. Messages to 88 Bain Street, Invercargill 9812. C U there.

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