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HAMMOND, John Stanley (Stan):
Sadly, but peacefully passed away at Kew Hospital, Invercargill, on Sunday 11 May 2025, aged 85 years. Loved husband of the late Hilary. Loved father and father in-law of Tony and Angela, and Gillian*. Loved grandfather of Hamish, Robbie and Georgia and their daughter Evie. Loved son of the late Eileen and John. Loved brother and brother in- law of Norman and Kathy, and Maureen. Loved uncle and great uncle to many. The family would like to mention a special thanks to Helen and Richard, Kathryn, Norman and Kathy for their wonderful care of Stan. As per Stans wishes, a private family burial has been held.

WALKER, Fiona:
After a courageous journey with cancer, Fiona passed away at home peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday the 13th of May 2025. Dearly loved and adored wife of Iain Walker. Compassionate and caring mum & mother-in-law of Becca Walker, Megan and Bradley Leslie. Cherished daughter of Nancy & Bill Munro and Daughter in Law to Robert & Alexa Walker. Sister & Sister-in-law to Heather & Dennis Bryce, Derek & Lorna Walker. Auntie to Alexander & Jessica Bryce, Mark & Amy Walker. Cousin to Bobby, Margaret, Lindsay and Jonathan. Loved by all the fur babies Maggie, Nala, Daisy and Toby. The family would like to thank all the Hospice, District Nursing, Healthcare NZ Staff, and her Oncology team for all the support and care they provided Fiona with. A service for Fiona will be held on Saturday the 17th of May at 10am in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Corner Esk and Doon Street Invercargill. Messages to 65 O’Byrne Place or to Fiona’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where the livestream link for this service will be available.

YARNELL, Kathleen (neé Muir):
Passed away at Clare House on 12 May 2025. Much loved wife of the late Eric. Much loved mum, nana to Matt, Sarah, Bridgi, Hannah, Hazel, and Taachin. Loved daughter of the late Gilmore and Mabel Muir. Loved sister of Dave*, Bob*, Dorothy*, Betty*, Sandy*, Ian*, Margaret*, Barbara*, and Prudence. A loved aunty to all her nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Kathleen’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, on Friday, 16 May 2025 at 10.00am. Messages to 8 Iona Street, Strathern, Invercargill 9812 *denotes deceased.

Acknowledgements and Memoriam's: If you would like your loved one’s death/funeral notices, memoriam, or acknowledgement listed, email it in word or PDF to [email protected]

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