Invercargill Funeral Notices
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BEER, Leslie Francis:
Les passed away peacefully in the care of Albany House Rest Home, Gore on Thursday, March 12, 2026; in his 92 nd year. Dearly loved husband of Joan*, loved father and father-in-law of Gordon and Julie (Rolleston), Sharon (Sam) Piercy and Dean Knowles (Cromwell), Ashley* Johnston, Colleen and Martin Dye (NSW), Tony Johnston and Sarah (Gore), and grandfather of Jessica, Katelyn, Melissa, Mitchell, Ben, Shay, Byron, Makayla, Jack, Ruby, Cooper and a special companion of Meryl* Goble. (* denotes deceased) A graveside service will be held to celebrate Les’s life and to reunite him with Joan on Tuesday March 17, at 1.00 pm at Charlton Park Cemetery, Gore. Messages to 3 Ruia Street, Gore 9710.
PAISH, Johanna Mae:
Passed away on the 10th March 2026 at Southland Hospice. Johanna is now at peace after a long battle with cancer. Dearly loved mother of Shane John-Charles Millan*, Desaray Dawn Millan*, Shane Millan, Rowena Natalie Amelia Ashwell & their partners. Johanna adored being Nannie to Cody, Cheyanne, Jesse, Mykah, Alice & Hunter. Johanna is a loved sister of Annette, Eva-Leanne, Nick & Debbie and Aunty to her nieces and nephews and their children too. Johanna has been cremated as she wished. A beautiful loving soul to all who knew her. Rest in Peace Jojo. (* denotes deceased)
RIDD, Ian James:
Peacefully on March 12th 2026 at Hawthorndale Care Village, Aged 79. Dearly loved husband of Shona for 59 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Sharon and James Lowe (Blackmount) Geoff and Sharron (Invercargill) Glen and Rach (Winton). Loved Grandfather and Great-grandfather, and a much loved brother and brother-in-law and uncle of all his nieces and nephews and extended family, A Great friend to many. A service to celebrate the life and times of Ian will be held at 11am 17 March 2026 at J Fraser and Sons' Chapel corner of Esk and Doon Streets Invercargill. Followed by interment at Forest Hill Cemetery. Messages to 12 Park Street, Winton 9720 or to Ian's tribute page frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there will be a livestream link.
WATSON, John Rowing:
02-11-1948 - 11-03-2026.
After a long fight, John has hung up his handpiece. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Avis. Much-loved father of Terena, Kyle John Watson, and Bevin. loved father-in-law of Tama, and Hra. Cherished Grandad of Celine, Jayden, Rowan, and Quinn. A good friend to many. As per John's wishes, a private family service has been held. Messages to 39 Longwood-Riverton Rd, RD1, Riverton 9881, or may be left on John's tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz
Acknowledgements and Memoriam's:
WEBB, Janelle:
In loving memory of Janelle Webb.9.1.72--13.3.23.Loved by all.
