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Loading...DICKSON, Roger John:
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Roger on Monday 8th June 2026 aged 82 years. Roger died peacefully in Kew Hospital after a long illness. A sheep farmer from Hedgehope, known for his love of veteran and vintage car restoration. Dearly loved husband of Cecily (Lea). Loved dad of Hamish, Amanda, Tania, and Lyndon and Grandad of six. Loved brother of Lindsay and Shirley. In accordance with Roger's wishes, a private family burial has been held. Messages to PO Box 1380, Invercargill 9840 or on Rogers tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
GERKEN, George Gavin:
Passed away peacefully Thursday June 11, 2026, at Southland Hospital, surrounded by his loving family aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Lois, loved and devoted father and father-in-law of Sandra and Paul Chrystall, Darryl and Kerrie Gerken and loving grandad of Taryn, Alyssa, Hayley, and Jayden, loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Cherished friend of Teresa Bartlett. A special thanks to all the staff in the medical ward for the extraordinary care they took of Dad. A service to celebrate George’s life will be held on Wednesday June 17, 2026, at 2.00pm in the Town and Country Club Esplin Room, 2 Bury Street, Gore. Followed by a private burial. To view on livestream - https://vimeo.com/event/5991306/1d3e0a0bc2
“Gore’s Mobile Locksmith has finally hung up his keys”
Messages to 81 Racecourse Road, RD2, Gore 9710.
KINCAID Suzanne Jane (Sue), nee Shuttleworth:
With great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Sue, on the 11th of June 2026. Dearly loved wife of the late Paul. Funeral details to follow . Messages to 3 Albany Street , Invercargill. 9812 or to Sue's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
LUNN Kathleen Verna – Kit (nee Kelman):
Passed away on Tuesday 9th June 2026, surrounded by family. Loved wife of the late Bert Lunn. Loved mother and mother in law to Ross and Sharon, Grant and Debbie, Craig and Jo, and Andrea and the late Marcel. Loved Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Loved sister and sister in law of Ron, Betty and Joyce, Bob and Hazel, Gwen and Tom. Loved Aunty of all her nephews and nieces. A Celebration of Kit’s life will be held on Friday 19th June 2026, 1.30pm in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. We would like to thank Dunstan Hospital HUD Department for their care of our beloved Kit. In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimer’s Society Southland would be great appreciated and can be left at Kit’s service. Messages to 17 Foster Place, RD 3, Cromwell or to Kit’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where her livestream link is available.
MULVIHILL, Malcolm Lindsay:
Peacefully at Hawthorndale Care Village on Wednesday 10th June 2026. Beloved Uncle to Phillip, Michael and Sebastian. Messages to the “Mulvihill Family” can be sent to P O Box 632, Invercargill 9840 or on Malcolm’s tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/mulvihill.
RIDDER, Douglas James:
13-1-1930 - 5-6-2026. Passed away peacefully at Rowena Jackson (Donovan Wing). Aged 96 years. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Fay for 71 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Paul and Janice (Manapouri), Graeme and Paula (Invercargill), and Barry and Sandra (Cromwell). Much loved Pop of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Brother of John Ridder*, Cam McNaughton*, Duncan McNaughton*, and Bruce McNaughton. A private service and cremation was held on Monday 8th June 2026. A sincere thank you to the staff at Rowena Jackson (Donovan Wing) for their patience and care of Doug.
R.I.P
Messages to G Ridder, 40 Brown Rd, RD2 Invercargill, 9872 or to Doug’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes (* denotes deceased)
WILCOX, Fay Edith Florence (née Mackie):
Peacefully passed away on Saturday, 6th June 2026. Much loved mother of Stephen, and Wayne and mother-in-law to Vicky, and Annette. Grandmother to Ryan, Brodie, Micheal, Kayla, Amanda and Great Grandmother to Braxton, Lincoln, Charlotte, and Macey. As per her wishes, a private service was held, and Fay was laid to rest. Messages to Wilcox Family, C/- PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9840
Acknowledgements and Memoriam's:
YEO, Sydney Russell:
14/5/1938-13/6/2025
Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard but always near - still loved, still missed and very dear
Anon
Miss you so much Dad
Love you always and forever
Lyn xx