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EGAN, Pamela Jillian (Pam):
18 March 1950 - 24 August 2025.
Pam passed away after a battle with a short illness at Southland Hospital, aged 75 years. Much loved wife of Jim, proud mum of Belinda and Anna and mother in law of Kent McDowall. Adored Nan Nan to her 4 grandchildren Finlay, Jonty, Jack and Archer. Loving daughter, sister, sister-in-law and fun loving aunty. Pam will be remembered for her laugh, her infectious energy and her stories. At work and at home, she kept everyone entertained with her humour and antics. Pam will always be remembered with love. A private celebration of Pam's life has been held. Messages to 295 Racecourse Road Invercargill 9810.
McDOWELL Marjory Dawn:
Unexpectedly on the 27th of August 2025, Aged 63. Dearly loved partner of Nathan. Loved and respected mum and mother- in -law of Heidi and Stu, Terry and Jaime, Chloe and Danny, and Josh. A much loved Nan of Skye, Shinika, Baylee, Rylie, Jake, Mackenna, Sophie, Braxton, Ellah, Tamzyn, Charly, Lily, Luka, Cooper, and Elsdon. And also Eskie-pie and Hermann. A Loved daughter of Betty and the late Davie Buchanan. Loved sister and sister- in -law of Zelda, Shane and Megan, Allister and Bonita, and dear friend of Ronnie. Loved by many.
"Brighten the day with a dash of yellow or orange"
A Service to celebrate Marjory's life will be held on Wednesday, 3rd of September 2025, 1pm at the Waiau Town and Country Club, followed by interment at the Tuatapere cemetery. Messages to 43 Half Mile Road, Tuatapere. 9620 or to Marjory's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where the livestream link is available.
McKINNEL, Catherine Mary (Cath):
Ann, Chris, Ross, and families sincerely thank you all for the many acts of kindness shown following the loss of our much- loved Catherine. Whether you sent a card, flowers, home baking, groceries, kind words, or simply kept us in your thoughts – your support has been deeply appreciated.
Those we love don’t go away; they walk beside us every day – unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear.
McRAE, Marion Mary, (nee Devery):
Passed peacefully at Bupa Ascot Care Home on Wednesday 27 August, 2025 aged 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Ian. Dearly loved mother, mother-in-law, Nana and Great-Nana of Sandy and David Stevenson (Riversdale); Shane, and Sarah; Archie, and Luca (Gore), Holly and Gina (Wanaka). Also her loved fur-baby Maggie.
RIP
A private cremation will be held. Messages to PO Box 101, Riversdale 9744 or to Marion's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
McRAE, Marion Mary, (nee Devery):
Loved daughter of William and Vera. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Len* and Belle*, Dorothy* and Derek* Fairburn, Ronald*, Allan* and Nora*, Shirley* and Allan* Bennie, Raymond* and Daphne, Catherine* and Walter* Todd, Elaine* and Robin Faulkener, Arthur and Pauline, Kevin* and Marion*, Vincent and Daphne*, Colin and Lynne, Angela* McKerchar, Sharon and Murray Wood; Ernest McRae, Ailsa* and George* Duthie, Doreen* and Stan* Hamlin. Much loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews.
TERRY, Jessie (née Findlay):
Of Invercargill, passed away peacefully on Monday, 25th August 2025, aged 87. Dearly loved wife of Bob*. Loving mum and mother-in-law of Karen and Alan, Bruce and Sue, and Ken and Jenny. Much loved and special friend of her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Loved sister of Margaret, Shirley*, Agnes, and Jill. Heartfelt thanks to Mum’s “family” at Hawthorndale Care Village and Calvary for their loving care and support. A private service has taken place. Messages can be left on Jessie’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes. (*denotes deceased)
UTIA, Ngaakapi (Bobby):
Suddenly on Tuesday 26 August 2025; aged 54 years. Deeply loved by all his whanau in New Zealand and the Cook Islands. Dearly loved Papa Bob and Cultural Supporter to his many children
“Will be dearly missed”
Bobby will be laying at rest in the Mangaia Hall, Stirrat Street Invercargill for those who wish to pay their final tribute. A service to celebrate Bobby’s life will be held in the Mangaia Hall on Wednesday 3 September at 12.00pm, interment to follow at the Eastern Cemetery at 2.00pm. Messages to 133 Exmouth Street, Waverley Invercargill 9810
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