McPherson said she had three children and six grandchildren. She said she and her husband had seen news of the killings in South Africa, where it has gained media attention. She said: "We asked him if he was OK. Tears were shed and rain fell on Saturday afternoon as about 80 people gathered on windswept Caroline Bay in Timaru to mark another memorial event for the Dickason family. iHeartRadio app. Graham Dickason, who moved to New Zealand to take up a job at Timaru Hospital, is expected to return in the future. Posted in Crime, International News. Cummins had developed quite a friendship with Dickason. The photos bore the children's names and a description of each of them. We'd appreciate as much information as possible, however only an email address is required. Isle of Man Christmas Island He had been at a work function and returned home to find the girls dead and Lauren - also a doctor - unresponsive and in a critical condition. Graham Dickason travelled back to South Africa last month and it is not clear when he will return to New Zealand. Dickason, who was hospitalised after the incident, had appeared in court in Timaru on September 18. . Graham Dickason's family said his move to New Zealand with the children was hard, "tough" but they stayed close. Mandy Sibanyoni, who worked as a childminder for the Dickasons in South Africa, described them as an "awesome family" with "wonderful kids" and no obvious problems. It is a loss that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.. "We have truly created a beautiful family and had many good times together. Spain "We have been blessed with love and support," he said. 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Lauren Dickason was A man whose wife allegedly killed their three young daughters last week in their New Zealand home said Thursday that he'd already forgiven his wife and called on others to do the same, the Associated Press reported. She has entered not guilty pleas to all charges and a trial date has been set for 2023. Samoa (Independent) Doctors Lauren and Graham Dickason moved to start a and the kids' mum Lauren Dickason, 40, was taken to hospital in a stable condition. Vanuatu Saudi Arabia But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Maya was remembered as "a beautiful gentle little girl who was always smiling". We have truly created a beautiful family and had many good times together," she wrote. Guyana Pakistan Look: TAXI driver overloads children on front seat. Invest in the future today. Republic of Kosovo court appearance is expected on Tuesday, 5 October, A giraffe with stripes: Rasta dragged over Sheba the tiger portrait, WSB Cape Town Met: 19 horses confirmed in class of 2023, SK Khoza thankful for his dangerous scenes on The Queen. The Dickasons worked as doctors in Pretoria before moving overseas. As to how long or what the future holds, Im not really certain, he said. My words are few at the moment, he said. We ask for your prayers and support during this very difficult time, they were quoted as saying. People in the town of Timaru held an evening vigil outside the home of three young girls September 23 who were killed last week in a crime that shocked New Zealand. Thailand She arrived carrying three wreaths from Dickason family members in South Africa. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Slovakia More time was granted for a psychiatric assessment to be done when the case was last called in Christchurch. Contact us: info@medicalbrief.co.za. Your smile left an impact on each person that met you. Graham Dickason, a father whose wife allegedly killed their three daughters last week, said Thursday that he had forgiven his wife and asked others to do the same. It is a loss that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.. Maya was remembered as "a beautiful gentle little girl who was always smiling". "It is the key to healing from this loss we have all experienced. Judge Dravitzki suppressed other details of the case. "A beautiful little girl inside and out. A beautiful little girl inside and out. All times AEDT (GMT +11). Jersey (Channel Islands) Photo / Facebook. Area commander Inspector Dave Gaskin said it was another incredibly sad event for the people of Timaru following a crash that killed five teenagers. Saint Lucia Bouvet Island Cuba Israel Congo St. Helena Bulgaria Nauru Bangladesh Rwanda Graham and Lauren Dickason are from Pretoria in South Africa and had been in Timaru just a week when tragedy unfolded. Graham had moved to South Canterbury to take a job as an orthopedic surgeon at Timaru Hospital and after completing a stint in managed isolation he moved his family into a house across the road. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". People spoken to the Herald last night said they were there to remember the girls and show support for the family. Before that, as new arrivals from South Africa, they were required to spend two weeks in a coronavirus quarantine hotel run by the military. She is currently facing three charges of murder after the deaths of six-year-old Lian, and two-year-old twins Maya and Karla. Lauren Dickason/Facebook. Free call or text 1737 (available 24/7)KIDSLINE: 0800 543 754 (available 24/7)WHATSUP: 0800 942 8787 (1pm to 11pm) DEPRESSION HELPLINE: 0800 111 757SAMARITANS 0800 726 666. Forensics officers in white overalls spent Friday examining the home for evidence. You dont see anyone, your food is delivered to your door and you are only let out for about an hour a day.. She is currently remanded to a mental health facility. Croatia Their uncle Graham Fawkes did not want to speak in-depth about what had happened to his nieces but shared photos with the Herald that were taken at a celebration of the girls earlier in the day. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The New Zealand Herald reported that at least one member of Grahams family had travelled to Timaru by 25 September. Netherlands Antilles READ MORE: * Trial date set for mother charged with murdering three daughters * Tears and rain mark Timaru beach memorial for slain Dickason girls * Timaru community to gather again to honour Dickason sisters * Family shares grief of losing three young sisters in Timaru tragedy. Sri Lanka The Dickason Family fundraiser has raised NZ$31665 (R328 983,17) in 11 days. Get more of the radio, music and podcasts you love with the FREE A week after the murders, a vigil was held outside the house by members of the community, attended by hundreds of people, and a similar event was held simultaneously in Pretoria by the Dickasons' family and friends. TIMARU TRAGEDY Graham Dickason, an orthopaedic surgeon, returned home on Thursday and found the dead bodies of his three-year-old twin daughters and their older She is currently facing three charges of murder after the deaths of six-year-old Lian, and two-year-old twins Maya and Karla. TheSouthAfrican.com is all about South Africa and the stories that affect South Africans, wherever they are in the world. Lauren Dickason is scheduled to appear in the High Court at Christchurch next Friday morning. Senegal Lauren Dickason was unresponsive and in a critical condition when her husband arrived home. My girls are about the same age. You were such a chatterbox with an infectious laugh, Lians read. Forgot Password? The couple are from Pretoria and moved to New Zealand after Graham Dickason, an orthopaedic surgeon, accepted a job at Timaru Hospital. Virgin Islands (British) Graham [Dickason] is still in shock and only taking one day at a time, she said. "You loved cuddles, you enjoyed baking - even though you ate a lot of the mixture before it was baked. Uganda Since the vigil, Harris said she had received emails, phone calls and social media comments from around the world. Palestine "We could see someone through our fence wandering behind the house and wailing.". The family had only just emigrated from Pretoria, South Africa, and settled into their new home in Timaru, on New Zealand's South Island. Saturdays memorial, with members of the public being urged to bring flowers and walk to the beach from the Caroline Bay car park, was organised and led by Jacqueline Harris. Haiti South Canterbury District Health Board chaplain Rev Alan Cummins read out a statement from Graham Dickason expressing the deep pain of his loss, and gratitude for the support from Timaru, New Zealand, South Africa and around the world. The New Zealand Herald reported that at least one member of Grahams family had travelled to Timaru by 25 September. The orthopaedic surgeon found the dead bodies of his daughters Maya and Karla, aged two, and Liane, aged six on 16 September when he returned home from work. They were allegedly killed by their mother Lauren. It was more for family and close friends but some members of the public also attended. Wallis and Futuna Islands Laurens parents Wendy and Malcolm Fawkes said they were devastated. We ask for your prayers and support during this very difficult time. Marshall Islands She was rushed to hospital and soon stabilised. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The alleged murders were another blow after his father died last year. They also spoke of the twins, saying Maya was known for carrying around dolls. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed. "Your smile left an impact on each person that met you. Karla was born with a cleft lip and her grandparents said last week she did not have the best start in life - but she overcame that and was brave and an explorer. Saint Kitts and Nevis Turkmenistan You were so creative and loved your stickers and sparkles. "Yet, kind and caring," her photo caption read. Malaysia We would also request privacy as we battle to come to terms with what has happened.. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. "Look after your wives, your husbands, your partners. Djibouti USA Minor Outlying Islands Timaru Hospital chaplain the Rev Alan Cummins told Stuff he had been informed Dickason returned to his home country about a month ago. 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