Invercargill Funeral Notices
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BRISCO, Kaye Janette - nee McFadzien:
Passed away peacefully at Southland Hospital on 30th Jan 2026, aged 77 years. Beloved 'Fudgie' to Cam for 56 years. Mum and mum in law of Kent and Shannon, Shannon and Aleksandra, and Rebecca and Will. Granny of Rupeni, Phoebe, and Lina. Youngest daughter of Ewan* and Phoebe* McFadzien and later Jessie McFadzien* , sister of Keith* and Carol. Sadly missed and remembered fondly by many. As per Kaye's wishes a private service has been held. Messages to 134 Park Street , Winton.9720 or to Kaye's tribute page at frasersfunerals/tributes where a recording of the service is available.* denotes deceased
BROWN, Ian Maurice (Brownie):
Has played his last end in his final bowling tournament on Tuesday 3rd February 2026, passed away at Hospice Southland, aged 69 years. Peacefully in Jan’s loving arms, with his family by his side. Dearly loved husband of Jan for 42 years. Much loved and respected father of Liam and Alyce. Treasured Grandad of Ella, Barron and Soren. Beloved brother of Barry and Val. Loved son in law of Bob and Linda* Stevenson. Loved brother in law of Rex and Andrea Stevenson. Dearly loved by his nieces and nephews, and his extended family of Jolene, Taylah, Jared, Piper, Eli and Rico. Good friend, coach and mentor to many. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland would be gratefully appreciated and can be left at his service. A service to celebrate Ian’s life will be held on Wednesday 11th February 2026, 1.30pm in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Messages to 23 Marjorie Street Invercargill 9810 or to Ian’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream link is available. (*denotes deceased).
CUSHEN, Judith Ann:
Judith passed away peacefully on Monday 2nd February 2026 at Rowena Jackson aged 87 years. Loved sister of Avis and Harry Bray, Cecily and Robert Grant. Loved aunt of her nieces and nephews. According to Judith's wishes a private family service has been held. Our heartfelt thanks for the love, kindness and support from all the staff at Rowena Jackson over the past three and a half years. Messages to 25 Stoneleigh Lane, Waikiwi, Invercargill 9810 or on Judith's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
EGAN, Winifred (Anne) nee McCarthy:
After a long illness, Anne passed away in the care of Ascot Bupa, Invercargill on Thursday 5th February 2026. Dearly loved wife of Terry. Respected mother and mother-in-law of Bede and Natasha, Jackie and Andrew, Anton and Melissa, Jenny* and Brendon Hargest, William and Debby. Grandmother to Frank, Sam, Charlotte, Ben, Anabelle; Emma, Kate, Patrick; Harrison, Lachlan, Alice; Hannah, Aiden, Brooke; Ryan, and Greer. A Requiem Mass will be held at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 84 Great North Road, Winton on Tuesday 10th February at 10.00am followed by Anne's burial at Wreys Bush Cemetery. Messages to 128 Richardson Road, Croydon, RD 6, Gore or on Anne's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes (* denotes deceased)
GILES, Margaret Anne (nee Murchland):
Passed away peacefully after a long battle, Surrounded by her loving family at Bupa Windsor Park Care Home on Wednesday February 4, 2026. Dearly loved wife of Murray, much loved mother of Joyce and Grant Hurley, treasured Grandmother of Jonathan and Aleisha, Paige and William, Sam and Ella, and Great Grandmother of Robbie, and Quinn; Boston, Lincoln, and Meadow. A special thanks to the staff at Windsor Park for their outstanding care of ‘Miss Margaret’. A private Service will be held. Messages to 27B Ardwick Street, Gore, 9710.
PRICE, Shirley:
Peacefully, in the loving care of Johnstone Wing, Clare House, on January 29, 2026, aged 82. Dearly loved wife of Gordon for 63 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Lynda-Marie and Colin, Michelle and Malcolm, Joanne*, Brendan and Tui, and Alistair. Loved Nana, Grannie, and Great Grannie of all her grandchildren. As per Shirley's wish, a private cremation has been held. Thank you to Lynley McKerrow and Distinct Funerals.
(*Denotes deceased).
ROONEY, Avon Colin (Colin):
976241, RNZIR 1st Battalion, Malaya 1960-1964
Sadly, passed away at his home with his dearly loved wife and best friend Janice beside him, on Friday 30 th January 2026, aged 84 years. Father of Dallas, brother of Aileen McKeagg (Canada), Valmay Shuttleworth (Christchurch), brother-in-law of Diane and Graham Blue, Lorraine and the late Jim Marshall (Rangiora). Respected uncle to his nephews and nieces. As per Colin’s wishes, a service has been held. “Lest We Forget”.
TAYLOR, John:
Tragically, as the result of an accident, on January 30, 2026; aged 44 years. Dearly loved son of Murray and Beverley, loved brother and friend of Bradly, and Belinda*, special grandson of Hilda* Taylor, Eric* and Melva* Gillett, treasured nephew of his aunties and uncles, and a popular and much-loved cousin.
"John will be sadly missed by his family and friends"
A private farewell, and cremation has been held. Messages to 72 Chaucer Street, Milton 9220. (*denotes deceased).
WEDDERBURN, Nicholas:
Taken so tragically on February 1, 2026, aged 27 years. Beloved son of Cedric and Charmaine, grandson to *Don and Gaye and *Sharon and Lynton Gielink. Brother and brother-in-law to Christopher, Emily and Summer-Grace, and friend to all that knew and met him. Collected by ministering angels and now in the arms of the lord and saviour, which gives us great comfort.
Roman 8:38-39
For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord Community Hospice. A service to celebrate Nicks life, will be held at the Wakatipu Presbyterian Church, Crn Ross and McBride Streets, Queenstown, on Tuesday, February 10 at 11.00am. The service can be watched via livestream at southernfuneralhome.co.nz Messages to [email protected]
YOUNG, Eric:
The sudden and peaceful death is announced, after a very long illness bravely borne, of Eric John Young on Monday, February 2, 2026. Eric was born on 15 August 1947 in Invercargill, Southland, the second son of Bill and Joyce Young of Carfax, Mossburn, Southland, and educated at St Andrew's College, Christchurch, New Zealand. He lived the majority of his working life as an air traffic controller in Australia (Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland), Papua New Guinea and Hong Kong. Eric is mourned and desperately missed by his wife, Denise, son and daughter-in-law, William and Mary, and his two grandchildren, Zabelle and Raffi, and many other members of their families and friends. His funeral will be held at St James the Less Anglican Church in Mount Eliza, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia, on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
Acknowledgements and Memoriam's:
HUNT, Peter:
Linda, Paula, Mel and families wish to express their sincere thanks after the recent passing of Peter. Thank you to everyone who attended Peter's service in person and online, sent messages, cards, flowers, food, donated to Southland Paws Rescue and offered support at this difficult time. Special thanks to St John ambulance, Southland Hospital and Tee from Avenal Park Home for the compassion and care shown to Peter. Heartfelt thanks to Tristan for officiating a beautiful and personalized service. Thank you also to the Waikiwi for hosting Peter's last shout. Please accept this acknowledgement as a personal thank you. We are grateful for the love and support shown.
