Invercargill Funeral Notices - Friday 3rd July

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CRAIG, Irene:
It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara, in her 90th year. Dearly loved wife and best friend of the late Bill for 55 years. Loved precious mother, mother-in-law and special grandmother of John and Sonia Craig, and granddaughter Emma; Jane and Peter Flannery, and granddaughters Kate, and Maddison; Paul and Bronwyn, grandson Jackson, and great-grandmother of Beau.
'Now reunited with her beloved Bill'. A service for Barbara will be held in the Church Of The Blessed Sacrament, Ardwick Street, Gore, on Tuesday, July 7, at 11.00am, then leaving for the Charlton Park Cemetery. Donations to the Rescue Helicopter would be kindly excepted and may be left at Barbara's service. To view on livestream https://vimeo.com/event/6029774 Messages to 3 Elm Lane, Gore 9710.

MATTHEWS, Russell John:
Suddenly at home on 30 June 2026, aged 87 years. Adored husband of Noeline. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Steven and Fran, Philip and Di, Blair and Sue, and Jason*. Much loved grandfather of Jemma and Dan, Sam and Brooke and Max, and great-grandfather of Ollie and Rosie. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Elizabeth and Ian*, Raymond* and Leigh, Margaret* and Bruce, Kathleen and Neville, Allan and Ellen*, Raymond and Rita, Murray and Michelle, June and Roger*, Marie and Donald. According to Russell's wishes a private service will be held. Messages can be sent to 752 Queens Drive, Invercargill 9810 or to Russell's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

MCLEOD, Norma Jean (nee Brown):
16 November 1929 - 25 June 2026 In her 97th year.
It is with deep sadness that we announce that Mum passed away peacefully at Resthaven Gore. Late of Otahuti, Winton and Gore. Beloved wife of the late Alexander James McLeod (Ack). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Alistair and Fay McLeod, Russell and Lesley McLeod, and Jenny and John Butler. Loved and cherished Nana and Nana Cloud to her eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Loved daughter of the late James and Jean Brown. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Alex* and Doreen* Brown, Rennie* and Norval* Forbes, Florrie* Brown, Meta* and Innes* Lindsay, Norman* and Meryl* McLeod, Nanie* and Len* Orr, Alma* and Obbie* Chilton, and Neil* McLeod. Loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews. The family sincerely thank the staff at Resthaven Gore for their compassionate care of Mum. A service to remember and celebrate the life of Norma will be held at 1pm, Friday 3rd July , Winton Presbyterian Church , Meldrum Street , Winton. Followed by interment at the Calcium Cemetery , Isla Bank. Messages to: 817 Riversdale-Ardlussa Road, RD 6, Gore 9776 or to Norma's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes. *Denoted deceased

STEWART, Robert Garth:
Of Te Anau and formerly Dipton. Garth passed away peacefully at home surrounded by love and his family on 27 June 2026. Loving husband of Adrianne Stewart. Much loved father of Peter and Lin, Chris and Serra, Jill and Geoff. Loving Grandad of Lachlan, Henry, Jack and Alice, Sammi and Sophie, Jake and Joney, Dan, Tom and Matt, and great Grandad of Arthur. Loved brother of Jo Raines and Judith Baird*. Loved brother-in-law of Ken Rout*, Ian and Carolyn Rout. A celebration of Garth’s life will be held at the Te Anau Club, Pop Andrew Drive, Te Anau on Friday 3 June 2026 at 2pm. Respectfully, no flowers please. Messages to 18 Vancouver Place, Te Anau 9600 or to Garth's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream link will be available.
(* denotes deceased).

Acknowledgements and Memoriam's:

McLACHLAN, Wynette:
It has been two years since we said goodbye to you. While time has passed, the love and memories we shared remain ever present in our hearts. You will always be loved and never forgotten.
Love always, Wynston, Nigel, Mia, Ian, Toni and family.