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Edwin HALDER

Southland

It is with great sadness we share the passing of Eddie. Loved husband and friend of Rosina. Loved, cherished and much adored father, father-in-law and Grandad of Kim and Andy Mahon. John and Jarryl. Lexi and Cam and JD. At Eddie's request a private cremation has been held. Messages to 17 Bath Rd, Riverton.

Posted 30 September 2026

Shirley McINTOSH

2026 · Southland

Passed away peacefully at Bupa Windsor Park Care Home on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Aged 93. Loved wife of the late Bob, dearly loved Mum of Stephen and Julie, Malcolm and Rosalie, Peter and Leanne, loved Nan to Jared and Jaydine, Hamish and Carol, Amie and Aaron, Katie and Cameron, Campbell and Jess, Simon and Adrian, Spencer and Bronte, Eden and Nic, loved great-Nan to Evelyn, Violet, Walter, Jack, Fiadh, and Charlotte. Shirley will have a private interment at Waikaka Cemetery. A service to celebrate Shirley's life will be held on Friday, October 2, at 2.00pm, in the St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Devon Street, Gore. Messages to 71 Milne Road, RD 3, Gore East, Chatton 9773.

Died 29 September 2026Posted 30 September 2026

Janice KENNEALLY

2026 · Southland

Passed away peacefully at home on September 19, 2026. Jan will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. For service details: tinyurl.com/jan-tribute

Died 19 September 2026Posted 30 September 2026

Malcolm HOWDEN

2026 · Southland

Passed away at Southland Hospital, Invercargill, on Saturday, September 26, 2026, aged 98 years. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Violet for 73 years. Much loved dad of Malcolm and Gill, the late Ross, Andrew and Christel. A loved grandad and great-grandad. A private family service will be held. Messages may be sent to 11 Sweeney Street, Edendale 9825.

Died 26 September 2026Posted 29 September 2026

Ian ARTHUR

2026 · Southland

Peacefully on September 23, 2026, at Dunedin Hospital, aged 71 years. Much loved husband of Gail, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Linda and Blair, David and Dani, Paul and Jess, Aimée and Angus, and Sophie. Adored Pops of Mikayla, Charlie, Mackenzie, Luna and Manaia. A celebration of Ian's life will be held in Gillions Chapel, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin, at 11.00am on Saturday, October 3, followed by a private cremation. Messages to Arthur family, C/o Gillions Funeral Services. Kua riro he tino Taonga i a mātou A precious treasure has been taken from us.

Died 23 September 2026Posted 29 September 2026

Heather PRATTLEY

1936 – 2026 · Southland

31.5.1936 - 27.9.2026 Peacefully, at Gore Hospital, with family by her side and her country music playing, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of Arthur* adored mother of John, Allan and Ngami* Robert and Marie, Stuart* and Cheryl. Adored Nana of Rebekah, Khrys, Daniel, Rhuebyn and Michaela, Pehni, Wylson*, Jysse, Tui and Regan, Jamie, Stacey and Zach, Darren, Jordan, Sarah, Sean and EJ, and Ethan. Great-grandmother (Gran) of Elliott, Arthur, Myles, Preston, Sequoia, Zinzan, Jai, Lana, Kyrie, Carter, Brianna, Ayla and Margot. A service to celebrate Heather's life will be held in Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Saturday, October 3, at 11.00 am, family warmly invite you to join them there after for light refreshments. Livestream link available at www.southernfunerals.co.nz. Donations may be left at the service for Hokonui St John, and the District Nurses. Special thank you to all the Health Workers involved with Heather's care. Messages to 8 Ontario Street, Gore 9710. (*denotes deceased)

Died 27 September 2026Posted 29 September 2026

Shirley ALABASTER

2026 · Southland

QSM Peacefully, at Ranui Home and Hospital, Alexandra on Thursday, September 24, 2026, aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of Jack* Alabaster, much loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Camille Alabaster, Kathryn Greaves and Mark*, and loved by all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A private service for Shirley will be held. Messages to 8 Rabbitt Avenue, Clyde 9330. (*denotes deceased)

Died 24 September 2026Posted 29 September 2026

Ellen McMURDO

2026 · Southland

Passed away peacefully on September 25, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at her home (Waikiwi Gardens) Invercargill, age of 99. Dearly loved wife of the late David Edward (Joe), mother of Susan and Lesley Clark, Karen Matthews and James, Lyndsay and Sonny Tautari, Brett McMurdo and Michelle, Marina Matthews and John; and treasured nana and grandma of Ashlynn, Anjoeen, Delaney, Nadeskah, Marina, Deanna, Jaci, David, Morgan, Marsh, Sarai, Kahli, Lahni, Jessica, and Daniel; and beloved great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Requiem Mass for Nell will be held at St Mary's Basilica, 65 Tyne Street, Invercargill, on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 1.00pm. Afternoon tea will follow. Very special thanks to the nurses and staff at Waikiwi Gardens Rest Home and Hospice Southland, especially Rebecca. Messages can be sent to 95 Mitchell Street, Richmond, Invercargill 9810 and digital messages to Nell's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

Died 25 September 2026Posted 28 September 2026

Colin LINDSAY

2026 · Southland

Peacefully on September 23, 2026, in Cambridge after a short illness, aged 83 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Jenny and Danny O'Leary, Susan and Shaun Jamieson, Kathryn and Matt Cunningham. Grandad of Cameron, Thomas, Aedan, Oscar and Harper. A private family celebration of life has taken place.

Died 23 September 2026Posted 28 September 2026

Allen MERRILEES

2026 · Southland

Passed away peacefully in the loving care of the wonderful, caring staff at Birchleigh Residential Care Mosgiel on Friday, September 18, 2026 aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret. Much loved father and father-in-law of Craig and Amy (Invercargill), Brent and Tania (Caboolture Australia), Glenn and Diana (Ningi Australia). Much loved Poppa of Sophie, Caitlin; Brooke, Riley; Jacob, Liam, and Levi. Loved Brother of Warren (Balclutha) and Kevin and Shirley (Ashburton). In accordance with Allen's wishes a private family farewell has been held. Messages to 80A Church St Mosgiel. 'Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal.'

Died 18 September 2026Posted 27 September 2026

Peter LITTLE

Southland

Deborah, Bruce, Christine, Bernie, Suzanne, David, Bronwyn, Peter, and families, would like to sincerely thank everyone who supported us following the passing of our much loved Dad, Grandad and Great-Grandad. For the visits, cards, emails, floral tributes, food and many phone calls, again, thank you. Special thanks to Southland Hospital for the care given to Dad. Special thanks to Sharyn Payne and Wendy Sutherland. Distinct Funeral, thank you for your help and understanding during such a difficult time and your care of Dad. A heartfelt thanks to the carers at RDNS for all the support, care, kindness and love over the past eight years. We are deeply grateful to everyone who attended Dad's farewell, please accept this as a personal acknowledgement as many addresses are unknown.

Posted 27 September 2026

John DUCROT

2026 · Southland

Passed away peacefully, September 23, 2026 in Invercargill. Loved husband of Joan. Cherished brother, brother-in-law and uncle. As per John's wishes a private cremation will be held. Clear skies and fair winds John, your final flight is complete.

Died 23 September 2026Posted 27 September 2026
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