whatsoninvers.nz provides daily updates for Acknowledgements, Death Notices and In Memoriams across Invercargill, Southland, Central Otago, Queenstown, and the wider South Island.
This is a free community service published Monday through Saturday to support local families in sharing memories, celebrating lives, and expressing gratitude. Our digital platform ensures your tributes are instantly accessible to friends and family near and far, keeping our community connected during life's most meaningful moments. We extend a heartfelt thank you to our local advertisers, whose generous support allows us to provide this essential service entirely free of charge to families.
DIEDRICHS, Christopher Barry (Chris):
M773110 Cpt, NZ Army – On October 28, 2026, at Montecillo Veterans Home and Hospital; aged 77 years. Beloved husband of the late Jocey for almost 50 years, loving father and father-in-law of Aden and Natalie, Garrand, Rebecca and Courtney, and the late Rachael. Cherished Grandad of Lara; Rosaleigh, and Darcie, loved son of the late Leo and Elma, loved brother and brother-in-law of Barry and Maureen, Carolyn and John, Royden and Lee, Annis and Peter, wonderful uncle of his many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Chris' life will be held in Hope and Sons Chapel, 523 Andersons Bay Road, at 11:00am, on Tuesday, November 3, followed by burial at Andersons Bay Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Hate Hone St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 12 Peel Street, Allanton, 9092, or via Chris' notice at hopeandsons.co.nz.
FAULKNOR, Alistair David (Tippy):
Dearly loved father of Trudy and Kelly. Dearly loved brother of Rosie. Dearly loved family member to Janet, Lance, Corey, Amia and Bree. Dearly loved friend to so many on Stewart Island and the mainland. Passed away on October 20, 2026, with a celebration of life to be held at The South Sea Hotel, Stewart Island, on November 1, 2026, at 12.30pm.
FINDLATER, Gaynor Constance (nee McEwan):
Passed away peacefully, at Radius Fulton Home, on 27 October 2026, after ongoing health issues, a brave battle to the end; aged 79 years. Dearly loved wife of Edward (Ted) Alexander Findlater*, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Craig and Jolene, Tracy*, Janine*, Robyn and Tony*, loved Nana of Jessica, Courtney, and Tyler, Great Nana of Frankie, and Kaiden, loved eldest grandaughter of Thomas* Joseph and Arapera* Tewaru Tipa, dearly loved daughter of June* and Shaw* McEwan, cherished sister of Bill and Viv (Mosgiel), Ngaere and Willie (Melbourne), Noah and Patrick (Moeraki), Keri and David (Moeraki), a much loved aunt to all her nieces and nephews. (*denotes deceased). Special thanks to the staff at Glendale and Radius Fulton retirement homes for the love and care they gave Gay. A service to celebrate Gay's life will be held at Gillions, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin, at 10.30am on Saturday, October 31. Livestream available at www.gillions.co.nz/kiwi-channel. Messages to 109 Harwood St, RD2, Dunedin.
HALL, Richard Edward (Neil):
On Wednesday, October 28, 2026, peacefully at Mossbrae Lifecare, Mosgiel; aged 89 years. Dearly loved and devoted husband of the late June, loved Dad of Lynda and Grant Kelly, Susan, Rochelle and Brent Scott, and Graeme and Sianne Dixon-Hall, grandad of Hayden, Lewis; Katherine; Daniel, Rebecca; Hugo, and Oscar, great grandad to Lachlan, a loved brother of Joanna and Geoffrey, loved brother-in-law of Lois and Edith Perkins, loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Neil’s family thank the staff at Mossbrae, and Dr Ken McGurk for all their care and kindness. A service to celebrate Neil’s life will be held at Campbell and Sons, 95 Gordon Road Mosgiel at 1:30pm on Monday, November 2, followed by private interment. Messages to 15a Tyne Street, Mosgiel 9024.
SCHOLTEN, Christine Joy:
Peacefully on October 24, 2026, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle. Loved daughter of George* and Lorna* Deans. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Michael and Lauren, and Dale. Proud Gran of Samara, Wyatt, Jack and Patrick, and Belle. Special friend of Mia and Lexie. Adored sister of Graeme, Lois, Judy, Dianne*, Karen, Murray and her twin Christopher*. Thank you for the special care Christine received from the Oncology team at Dunedin Hospital, Otago Hospice and the palliative care team at Oxford Court.
Be at peace Christine and give Eddya a big hug.
As per Christine’s wishes, a private cremation has been held. Messages to 13 Hogan Place, Fairfield. (*denotes deceased).
SCOTT, Leslie James: “Brigsy”
Passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with family by his side, at Longwood Care Home, Riverton, on Thursday 22 October 2026. In his 99th year. Dearly loved and devoted husband of Alison for 73 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Colin and Heather (Te Anau), Barry and Pam (Manapouri). Loved Grandad of Christine and Mark, Tracey and Ricky, Aaron and Kymm, Mark and Shanelle, and a loved Great- Grandad of 10. Special thanks to Southland Hospital, Hospice Southland, Tuatapere Medical Centre, and Longwood Care Home for their special care of Les. Thanks also to Mel and Les’s many carer’s. A service to celebrate Les’s life will be held in the Waiau Town and Country Club, 41 King Street, Tuatapere on Saturday 31 October at 1.00pm. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated and may be left at Les’s service.
Digital messages can be left on Les’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
SORENSEN, Renee Louise:
On October 27, 2026, peacefully at Radius Fulton; aged 81 years. Dearly loved Mum, mother-in-law, Nana, and sister. A private family farewell will be held. Messages to 95 Forfar Street, Mosgiel 9024.
TELFER, Helen Enid:
Passed peacefully with family by her side, on Wednesday October 28, 2026 at Aspiring Care, Wanaka. Dearly loved wife of Bruce for 64 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Vicki and Ross, Dean and Michelle. Loved Nanny of Sydney, Bradley, Samara and Ryan. A special thanks to all the staff at Aspiring Care. A service for Helen will be held in the Wanaka Community Hub, 34 McDougall Street, Wanaka, at 2pm, on Saturday October 31. Livestreaming at www.affinityfunerals.co.nz. Messages to Telfer Family, 1/19 Darvel Street, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011.
WILLIAMS, Coral Marie (late of Temuka):
On October 25, 2026, peacefully at Dunedin Hospital. Wife of Jim* Williams, and Owen* Birt, loved mother and mother-in-law of Gail* Birt and Clive Matthewson, mother of Michael Birt* who died at the age of 23, loved Gran of Jason and Naomi* Duckworth, daughter of Wilfred*(Tosh) and Coral* Stephens, sister and sister-in-law of Leonard* and Marie* Stephens, Cath* and Ray* Fine, and much-loved Aunt of all her nieces and nephews. (* denotes deceased). Rest in peace Coral. Finally where you want to be. Members of Coral’s family will say goodbye and scatter her ashes at Waiuta, where she was born over 97 years ago.
Acknowledgements and Memoriam's:
PHILP, Rosa Leigh:
(aged one day), and sister PHILP, Isla Rose (aged six days)
Born 28.10.25
Mama and Papa’s twinnies
You came to see us in two,
Two little souls
Two little hearts
Born together side by side
Our pain and grief we try to hide
Yet in the quiet we can hear
Our two angels walking near.
Forever in our hearts and never forgotten
Mama, Papa and whanau.
SHEEHY, Kay Louise:
Beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law and grandma. It has been 2 years since you left us, but you are still in our hearts.
STILES, Stuart John:
2.5.1964 - 29.10.2016
10 years without you
Loved always - Never forgotten
Love Dad and Raewyn, Barbara and Desiree.