Funeral Notices – Saturday 14th May

If you would like your lost loved one’s death / funeral notice listed here, contact your funeral director for more information about this free service.

Your funeral director can also assist with the notice writing process, as well as other helpful services and advice during your time of need.

For memoriam or acknowledgements email [email protected]

Funeral Notices are published daily at 6:40am Monday to Saturday a free community service provided by whatsoninvers.nz and whatsonsouthland.nz

A private farewell will be held at a later date. Messages to David Bowie, 3 Kowhai Ave, Invercargill. You may also leave a message on Margaret’s Tribute Page at https://mwfunerals.co.nz/s/margaret

APES, Thoms Te Wahia:
On May 4, 2022, dearly loved husband of the late Maxine, much loved father and father-in-law of Pieta and Andy, Amanda and Eric, Rochelle and Anthony and Simon and cherished grandfather of Ariana, Ethan, Taya and Tom. Passed away peacefully on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland surrounded by family.
R.I.P. our darling Poua.

BLAIR, Keith Seator:
Died Sunday, May 8, 2022. Dearly loved husband of the late Ellen, and brother to his 11 siblings. Much loved father and father-in-law of Graeme and Martha, Di and Geoff, Robyn and Alan, Barry and Kerry. Loved Poppa of Ben, Daniel, Nadine, Julia, and Charlotte and his 6 great-grandchildren. A private cremation has been held for Keith. Messages to 24 Jack St, Whangarei or [email protected]

BOYLE, David John:
David John Boyle 68 years young, passed away suddenly on the 9th of May. Beloved and cherished Dad and best mate to Jemma, Grace and Logan. Cherished and loved by Gail, mother of his girls. Adored partner of Rowan Slocombe. Eldest son and son-in-law of the late Margaret and Joe Boyle, and Doris Hammond. Brother and brother-in-law of Maryann and Leon Angell, Michael, Patrick and Lee, Kevin and Tania Boyle, and the late Wayne Hammond. Loved Uncle and Pop to many. Dave will be at home with his girls from Friday morning. A service to celebrate David’s life will be held in J Fraser & Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Monday 16 May at 2pm followed by private cremation. Messages can be sent to 38 Islington Street, Invercargill 9810 or to David’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a link to the livestream of the service is also available.

HAMILTON, Catherine Ferguson (Fay):
Peacefully at Vickery Court on Friday, May 13, 2022. Previously of Forest Hill. It is with great sadness that we say farewell to Fay, Mum, Gran. We are so privileged to have had Mums unconditional love for 91 years. Her gift of love, food, family and flowers, will continue to live on throughout the generations to come. Loved wife and friend of the late John. Much loved Mum and Gran of Noel and Caroline, Blair and Teressa, Ralph and Julie, Lisa, Logan and Linda, Grayson and Danika; Kathryn and Wayne, Adam Swinburne; Tracey and Andrew, Hayden and Krystal and little Blake, Zoe and Bryce King. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Russell and Marion Miller, and the late Duncan and Julie Millar and the extended Miller and Caughey families. A heartfelt thanks to all the incredible staff at Vickery Court who have shown love, kindness, dedication, with a touch of humour to Mum throughout these last covid ruled months. We are truly grateful. Messages to: Forest Hill, RD 1, Winton 9781. Join the family to celebrate a life well lived, funeral details to follow later.
Miss me a little,
but not too long.
Miss me, but let me go….

HASSED, Clara May:
Peacefully at Vickery Court on Saturday, May 7, 2022, aged 100 years. Loved wife of *Bill and *Bert Hassed. Loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Evelyn and *David, Adwina and Danny, Joy and Ken. Loving and doting grandmother of her grand and great-grandchildren. Also a loved Aunt. We would like to acknowledge the loving care shown to Mum by the staff at Vickery Court. In accordance with Mum’s wishes a family service has been held. Messages to Clara’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
(*denotes deceased)

LOCKIE, Lynne Margaret:
Peacefully, at home with John, on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, aged 66 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Shaun and Dzjamilla, John and Kira, Ian and Melissa, much loved Nana of all her grandchildren and a loved sister. A service to celebrate Lynne’s life will be held in Te Anau Club, Pop Andrew Drive, on Tuesday, May 17, at 1.00pm, then leaving for Lynwood Cemetery. Messages to 6 Gunn Street, Te Anau 9600.

NOBLE, Margaret Isobel:
On April 19, 2022, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital. Aged 88. Beloved wife of the late John, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Lindsay and Kerry, Christopher and Karen, Philip and Raewyn. Loved grandmother of Andrew, Olivia, Gareth, Sarah, Luke, and Elliot. Great-grandmother of Sam, Lucas, Eli, Frankie, Dylan and Alyssa. Dearly loved sister, sister-in-law and aunty. A memorial service for Margaret will be held at the Cashmere Club, 46 Colombo Street, Christchurch, on Sunday, May 29 at 11.30am.

STEWART, William Francis (Bill):
Of Waikouaiti, formerly of Middlemarch and Waikaka. Peacefully at Leslie Groves Hospital, with family at his side on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, aged 72. Dearly loved husband of Marilyn. Much loved father and father-in law of Gary and Anita, *Bryan, Karen and Dave, Blair and Anna. Loved Grandad of Isla, Sam, and Ruby; Brydon and Megan, Mackenzie and Hamish; and Ellie. The family would like to thank the staff of Leslie Groves Hospital for their loving care of Bill. A service for Bill will be held in the East Otago Events Centre, 203 Main Road, Waikouaiti, at 1.00pm, on Tuesday, May 11, followed by private cremation. The service will be livestreamed at www.campbellandsons.co.nz/livestream Messages to 5 Stewart Street, Waikouaiti 9051.
(*denotes deceased)

In Memoriam

CASEY, Maurice Patrick (Mo):
18.08.1942 – 14.05.2020
Your life was a blessing,
Your memory a treasure
You are loved beyond words
And missed beyond measure
– Margaret, Craig, Angela and Philip xx

PARKES, Nicola Jane:
11.4.1968 – 15.05.2013
Nic, we miss you so, so much, your cheeky smile, all the laughs and especially the baking. We will always take you in our hearts wherever we go. We think of you every day, our very special wife, mother, daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunty and friend.
Love you always.

SINCLAIR, Michael George:
Treasured memories are kept of a loved son and brother who left us 30 years ago on May 15, 1992.
We think about you always, we talk about you still,
You have never been forgotten and you never will.
“In our hearts forever”
Love – Dad, Paul and Debra

SINCLAIR, Michael George:
30 years ago tomorrow.
We watched you fade away,
Our hearts were slowly breaking,
You did not want to leave us,
But you did not go alone,
For part of us went with you,
You were the kind brother,
We could never forget.
“Miss ya heaps”
– Lots of love your loving sister Jo-Anne xxxx.

SYCAMORE, Allan Wallis:
10 years have passed, still loved and missed every day.
– Your friend and soulmate, Hazel.

Acknowledgement

BOWIE, Margaret Stewart:
Passed away peacefully, but unexpectedly on Monday 9th May 2022. Loved wife of the late John. Dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of David and Gillian. Much loved Nana of Christopher, Claire and baby Jack, Brendan and Brad. Very special Nana and GG of Kryz, Barry and Elijah. Special Aunty Margaret to the McKissock family. Our thanks to the staff at Cargill Lifecare, Margaret was very happy with the wonderful friendship and care she received.

MERRIMAN, Elsie Ellison:
The family of Elsie, who passed away on April 4, 2022, wish to give our personal thanks to everyone who sent messages, lovely flowers, cards, baking, and joined us in the celebration of Mum’s life. We also wish to express our appreciation to neighbours, friends and the team at Vickory Court who helped care for Mum in her latter years.

WINDLE, Eileen Patricia Mary:
2.8.1920 – 20.03.2022
Eileen’s family would like to express sincere thanks and gratitude for the many expressions of kindness and support in the recent death of our much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. For the many calls, flowers, emails, cards, gifts of food and visitors – these have meant a great deal to us all. Thank you to Fathers Jaime Lalaguna and Damian Wynn-Williams who lead the Rosary and officiated at Eileen’s Requiem Mass; to Peter Moir for his expertise as the audio and visual technician; and to Southern Funeral Home for their professional care and respect of our Mum. Also our special thanks once more to Parata Rest Home and the Dr Glenys Weir for the many years of care and support given to Eileen. Please accept this as our personal acknowledgement of your kindness and love.
– the Windle families