Our hearts are still breaking and lossing a dear friend, love you Boof

To Boof and Family
We are so Sorry to hear of Elaine’s passing
What an amazing lady
Always with a smile on her face and a kind word to say
I loved working with her and cherished the memories
Elaine was such a proud wife, Mum, and Nana to you all
Big hugs to you all,

Sorry to hear Levi, thinking of you and all your family.

So sorry to hear about your mum Jendi may she rest in peace.

To Boof and family, we are sorry to hear of the loss of Elaine. We will be thinking of you on Saturday.

I was so sorry to hear about Aunty Elaine's passing. Even though it has been many years since we last spoke, I have fond memories of the time I snuck up on her in a comedy club at the Gold Coast in Australia. I still remember it like it was yesterday and can still picture the smile on her face. My heart goes out to the whole family. Love you all and miss you dearly.
Love,

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

So sorry to hear Elaine has passed away, thinking of you all at this sad time, often saw Elaine out walking Floyd
Love from Carolin
C/O The Dentist on Kelvin

So very sad to hear that Elaine has passed on
Such an amazing and talented woman. Christine especially enjoyed her time with Elaine doing the Patchwork Quilting
Condolences to Boof and the Tipu family

Boof and family, I cannot express how sad I am for you all at this time. Such an amazing lady - outgoing - friendly - helpful and just a top lady. There would not be a Bowler in Southland who didn't love Elaine. My deepest sympathy to you all. Boof, take care mate - huge loss for you

To Boof and Family, our sincere condolences on the passing of Elaine. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Kind regards,

To Boof and Family, thinking of you all at this very sad time, our sincere condolences

Sorry to hear of Elaine's passing, thinking of you all at this sad time

Dear Boof and family, so deeply sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved Elaine. Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time. We love the photo with her furbabies. Take care, Nicki Eustace & Tracy Kilkelly, Hato Hone - St John

Deepest Sympathy on the loss of a wonderful wife, mother & friend - cherish the memories you made together as a family, hold them close to your hearts, cherished forever. Special thoughts and always with love,

I would like to pass on our condolences to u and your family at this very sad time

My thoughts are with you at this sad time Jendi and family

What a beautiful service for a beautiful, special lady.
I feel privileged to have known her, even though it was only for a short time.
An inspiration to everyone.
Sincere condolences to the whanau

I will miss seeing you weekly at the supermarket, you always put a smile on my face, and always gave the best hugs goodbye, I will forever be grateful for the love both yourself and Boof gave to myself but especially Jemma you are both truly special people.
All our love always Rachel and Jemma xxxx

Ka tangi te tīti, ka tangi te kākā, ka tangi hoki ahau.
Ki a koutou te whānau e noho mokemoke ana i tēnei wā pouri, tēnei te tangi aroha, te tangi ngākau, te tangi whakamānawa ki a koutou katoa.
Ki a koe taku whaea kēkē, hoki atu koe ki ō tīpuna, kua tatū koe ki te kāinga tūturu. Kia moe tau tō wairua ināianei.
Haere atu rā e te mate, waiho mai rā ko te aroha.
Haere, haere, haere atu rā.

Our beautiful Aunty kore he kupu, yet so many wonderful memories to cherish.
Thank you for your aroha, and for accepting this weirdo kid that I was. That aroha helped shape me into the person I am today.
Thank you for tolerating my nuisance butt and teaching me calligraphy.
Your creativity was insane and inspired me endlessly. Your fabulous Christmas trees covered in handmade decorations. Your dolls, doorstops, cross stitch, calligraphy, me ngā mea katoa. I remember watching you during one of your big cleans, ironing the tiny clothes on the mouse doorstops you had made. I loved the handmade cabbage patch dolls on Nan’s bed.

Your baking was out the gate, we’d all brag when we got to try something. My favourite was always your marshmallow slice.

Aunty, you have been an ever-present smile and light in our world. I know Nan and Pop will be so happy to greet you, Nan’s biscuit jars will be full, and Pop will have a pot on.

Thank you for all the aroha you gave their mokopuna, all of us Tipu cuzzys and their children: all my aunties and uncles, and my parents.
I know Mum will keep an eye on Uncle Boof and growl him when he needs growling- we’ve got you, Aunty.

Aroha mutunga kore mōu, mō ake tonu atu

Dear Aunty Elaine
I am so grateful for being able to get to know you and Uncle Boof a little bit more over recent years and the short time we have spent together I will always cherish. Thank you so much for everything you did for me and the girls, and for being our Godmother. Love you lots xxx

Sending lots of love to Uncle Boof, Floyd, and your wider family.

So sorry to hear your sad news Boof, please accept our condolences.

Boof & Family
We are thinking of you all at this sad time, We will miss Elaine, Her kind heart her warm hugs and her beautiful smile.

I've only known Elaine for the last 3 years thru bowling . She would be one of the funniest loving people to play against. Every time we met whether we were playing against each other or just being there I would get the biggest cuddle with the word, "ya wee bitch". I loved her
She is going to be so missed. Big hugs to all her family.
RIP Elaine xx❣️

So sorry to hear of Elaines passing condolences to boof and family

Grandma, our hearts are completely broken. Thank you for filling everyone’s life with so much love and joy. We are forever grateful for the memories we shared, and for the blessing of you meeting your first great-grandson, Chicago. Thank you for welcoming me into your family with so much warmth. You will always be a part of us 🩷

Sorry to hear of Elaine passing love playing bowls against her so sad Boof she was such a lovely lady our thoughts are with you all at this sad time

Boof and whānau, so sorry to hear of Elaine's passing. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Arohanui

To Boof and family sad to hear the passing of Elaine our thoughts and prayers with you all love to all.
John and Donna

To Boof
I was shocked and so sad to hear of Elaine’s passing. She was my friend and she will always live on in my memories and heart. Mike and I are sending you our condolences.

Dear Boof and family, We are deeply saddened and shocked to read of your dear Elaine's passing. We always loved chatting to her, she was a special one of a kind lady. Sending love to you all. RIP beautiful lady. xxx

To Boof and family
No one else can truly feel the sorrow that you bear,
but hoping that some strength you'll find
knowing that others care.

So sad to hear of Elaine's passing, my heartfelt sympathy to you all.

Sending my love to you Boof and Jendi and the rest of the extended Tipu family. She was a wonderful lady, i was surprised and very sad to hear of her passing. Xc

To you all. I am thinking of you at this sad time. She was such a lovely smiley lady. Loved by everyone that met her. Will be sadly missed by everyone. Love,

I was saddened to read the news of Elaine's passing. I worked with Elaine at the Southland Times for many years. she was such a wonderful caring person. and would do anything for you. We will all miss her cheeky laugh and our chats that used to take place and loved her family dearly. and her beloved dogs. R.I.P thoughts are with you and family.

Deepest condolences to you all during this sad time. Thinking of you all.

Boof and family, our deepest condolences with the loss of such a beautiful treasured lady. Elaine's smile and her welcoming hugs every time you saw her. There will be a whole in your hearts, sending big hugs 🫂 ❤️❤️

Our Deepest Sympathy goes to you Boof & Family.
Elaine was such a lovely person inside and out who will be deeply missed on the Bowling Greens. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Dear Boof and family, I’m thinking of you all at this sad time, Elaine was a beautiful person and will be missed. I apologise, as I am unable to attend Elaine’s service in person, I will attend the livestream, my thoughts are with you all. lots of love Paul.

Elaine was a very special lady , kind , caring hardworking , an amazing work colleague and friend of the South Island Distribution team who did like to drop the odd F bomb!! I loved catching up with you both in Chch on your roadie after Elaine’s retirement. Thinking of you Boof and and family during this sad time x

Really sad to read in the paper Elaine passing she was a lovely and kind lady. Enjoy our chats when dealing with her at the Southland Times.

Boof and family. We worked with Elaine for many years at the Southland Times. She was one of a kind, always keen for a chat, and most often had a smile on her face. She was a very special person and we are all the richer for having known her. Thinking of you all xx

Boof and family, I was so sad to hear of Elaine's passing. I had the pleasure of working with Elaine at the Southland Times for seventeen years. (We have all seen the sad demise of the Southland Times from the dramatic changes made by Fairfax Media).
Elaine was such a beautiful, kind and helpful person. It was a pleasure to meet Elaine and yourself on the Bowling green in these later years. Elaine was loving her bowls. My thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.

There were tears in our eyes as we heard the sad news of Elaine’s passing. Our sincere condolences to Boof and whanau love to all

Boof and Family, so sad to hear of Elaine's passing, thinking of you,

Elaine was one of those quietly exceptional people, and someone who always put everybody else first. It was a privilege to work alongside her at the Southland Times. She brought laughter and joy to every day. Thinking of all her family - who she loved and adored so much - at such a difficult time.

So sorry to hear she was a lovely lady I remember she always supported her sons playing blue rugby when they were young and now boof drive my son to school.

Boof and whānau. My heart broke when I heard of Elaine's passing. She is an incredible, one of the very best. Her smile, her honesty, her laugh, her kindness, all qualities that made her her. Martin and I are sending our love your way.

Boof and family, I was so sad to hear of Elaine's passing. She was a beautiful kind and helpful person and often made me laugh whether we were working together at the Times or I had to ring her over missed papers at RJ. I know you will miss her dearly but remember all the fun times you had together. RIP my friend.

Hi Boof, sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept my condolences.
Kindest regards,

What a shock I got to read Elaine’s notice.
My sincere condolences to you all especially you Boof.
She was a very special lady, that girl of yours.
I was looking forward to catching up with her again at a ‘Tiwai work lunch’ when I came back to NZ for a visit.

To Boof and family, thinking of you all at this sad time, Elaine was a beautiful person and will be missed, RIP my friend, lots of love to you all xxx

Aroha nui whanau, our thoughts and prayers are with you all xo

To Tipu family and Friends so sorry for your loss Boof we are thinking of you at this time too I be on livestream From Susan Liddy and Stephen Luscombe Invercargill NZ PH (03)9730213 All so from Ken Margret Luscombe Gore NZ Eileen Hollis Gore NZ

Deepest sympathy to Boof and all the family on the loss of Elaine. She was such a lovely lady who always had a friendly, happy vibe about her. We will always remember her warm greetings and those wonderful hugs. Sending you all our love at this sad time.

Boof and family our deepest sympathy to you all. Such a beautiful lady gone to soon, Elaine will be missed by many. Sending hugs.
Graeme (Inalco) Annette ( ex Elles Road New World) Melvin
Woodlands

To the Tipu family, so sorry to hear of Elaines passing, fond memories of working with Elaine at the Southland Times, Elaine was a very caring person, a nice person to be around.

Our deepest sympathies to you Boof and your family for the loss of Elaine. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time
Regards
Bryan & Yvonne

Dear Boof and family
All my sincere condolences to you and your family. Elaine will always be remembered for her love and sweet soul she shared with everyone she knew. I feel very honoured to have known her and very sad to have lost her.
My thoughts are with you at this very sad time.
Love Jan

Boof and family, I am so sorry to hear of Elaine's passing. She truly was one of a kind, a truly wonderful caring lady. She really did have such a beautiful soul. My thoughts are with you all, she loved her family so very much.

Darling Elaine, a beautiful and genuine soul with such a heart of gold. I did not know you for very long but I will value the times that I spent with you at the bowling club and will treasure the memories I have of your integrity, welcoming spirit, hard-working energy, (and the f-bombs!).
You will be sorely missed by all who knew you.
Much love to Boof and family at this sad time; stay strong together and find comfort in the wonderful memories you hold in your hearts. xx

Sincere condolences, precious lady, thinking of Elaine's family with prayers and support

My Dearest Brother , Our hearts break for you, Jendi, Jade, Shay & whanau , we are devastated in the loss of beautiful Elaine, the kindest & most loving person -appreciated for everything she was! We send all our love, prayers & peace at this time. Raye, Izrael, Jayga , Journey, Van Hunter, Rayvn & Araya - Perth, WA

Hey Boof and family I’m so sorry for your loss of Elaine a beautiful, kind and caring wife, mother and grandmother, Elaine will be sadly missed by us all as a great friend and bowling mate . Elaine always in a hurry mate right to the end so from now on mate we are all here for you in times of need and to help navigate your future journey so please never feel alone my dear friend. Catch up soon. Lots of love and hugs to you Boof❤️ Steve and Robyn

So sad to hear of the passing of Elaine , fond memories of our days at Tiwai
RIP Lovely lady

Regards

To Boof and family so sorry to hear of Elaine passing our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.

Dear Boof and family so sad for you all our heartfelt thoughts are with you.
Rob and Lyn Keen and all the Keen family

Kind thoughts and deepest sympathy to you Boof and the family. Elaine was such a loving joyful person to be around. She will be so dearly missed 💔💔💔

Words can't describe... Elaine was such a beautiful soul. I enjoyed working with her at The Southland Times and our friendship afterwards. Love to your family and friends, I am so sorry for your loss.

I would like to say my heart goes out to Boof and family. Elaine was a much loved cousin and will be sadly missed. I am sorry that I can't be with you all at this very sad time I will catch up with you when I am back home. Elaine you will be forever in my heart 💜💜💜

Boof, oh my gosh words just can't be enough of how devastated you will be feeling. Our hearts break for you with the loss of your wonderful Elaine ❤️.
Thinking of you sending our love.
Sue & Max

Boof, family and extended family, so sorry to hear such a wonderful lady has passed, Elaine will be missed by all she knew, leaving a void in so many people’s lives…. RIP my friend xx

Boof, my heart breaks for you.. Elaine was one very special lady (my bestie)!! Much love to you and the family. xxx

Elaine will be dearly missed by all of us at The Southland Times and the Distribution team at Stuff Limited. She was a joy to work with and a truly wonderful person. Our thoughts are with Boof and the family during this difficult time.