Invercargill Funeral Notices - Saturday 16th May

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BLACKLER Janette Mary:
on Friday 15th May at Peacehaven. Dearly loved wife of Richard (Dick) for 61 years; treasured mother and mother-in-law of Paul and Vicki, Lynn and Nigel, Greig and Carmen, Mark and Kelly. Loved Gran of Jamie, Taylor, Ashleigh, Troy, Aiden, Rebecca and partners. Loved Great-Gran of Kelsi. Funeral service to be held at Grace Church 689 Tweed St, Invercargill on Monday 18th May at 1.30 pm. Messages to 261 Bowmont Street, Invercargill 9812 or to Janette's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

BRAND, Molly Zyphleen:
Surrounded by her loving family at the Southland Hospital on Tuesday, 12 May 2026. Aged 90 Years. Dearly loved wife and friend of Tony*. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Paul*, Peter and Therese Brand, Marie and Sam Walker (Te Anau) and Tony and Raewyn Brand (Te Anau). Loved Nana of her ten grandchildren and great grandchildren. (*Denotes deceased.) A private cremation has been held.

GAUDIN, William John (Bill):
Sunrise 9/9/1958 – Sunset 14/5/2026.
Died peacefully at Southland Hospital. Loved son of the late Len and Marg Gaudin. Brother and brother-in-law of Alan* and Christine, Janice Eason, Lynette Potter, Robert and Noelene, David * and Lyn, Heather* and Tom Hackett, Stephen* and Barry. Also loved uncle of his nieces and nephews and his Idea Service family who added so much to his life. Also thank you to the dedicated staff in the Medical Ward who cared for him in his last weeks. (*Denotes deceased.) A service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, at 1.30pm, on Wednesday 20 May. Then leaving for the Eastern Cemetery. Donations may be left at the service for IHC Southland. Messages to 162 Dome Street, Invercargill. Digital messages may be left at Bill’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream is available.

KELLAND, Colin Walter:
On Tuesday, 12 May 2026, at his home in Clyde. Aged 70 Years. Adored and loved husband and soulmate of Carol. Loved father of Shiree and Paul Giles; Nikkie Kelland; Jess and Brad O’Sullivan; Ollie Blue and Jess Lawrence. Loved Grandad of Jessie and Jacob Giles; Peyton, Taine*, Chantinee Kelland. Loved brother of Arnold and Lynley; Cliff and Louise; Evelyn and Geoff Loan, Leone Mason and Peter Walker. Loved Great Grandad and Uncle. (*Denotes deceased). A service to celebrate Colin’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 1.30pm, on Tuesday 19 May. Then leaving for a private cremation. Messages to PO Box 557 Invercargill. Digital messages may be left at Colin’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream is available.

KEOWN, Michael Allen (Mike):
Passed away peacefully on Thursday 14th  May 2026; aged 68 years. Much loved husband of Heather. Loving father of Teresa and Joseph, Marcus and Vina, and stepdad to Rebecca, Sarah, and Nic. Loved Poppa of Anthia, and Athena; Aisha; Georgia, and Madeline and future baby girl; and Imogen, and Otis. Dearly loved son of Len* and Dale*, Ian* and Jean*. Treasured brother of Russell*, Gwenda, Colleen, Jamie*, Niall, and Jayne. Uncle of Greg, Shane, and Angela; Tim, and Vanessa; and Tarryn, Sam, and Fraser. A memorial service to celebrate Mike’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street Invercargill, on Wednesday 20 May at 2.00pm. Special thanks to the staff at Hospice South who took such wonderful care of Mike on this journey and in his final days.  In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider a donation to Hospice in Mikes memory. Messages to 229 Chelmsford Street, Waverley, Invercargill 9810

VAN DER SCHUIT, Poi:
Mum passed away peacefully at Southland hospital on Monday 11 May 2026, surrounded by her loving family; Aged 91 years.   Finally reunited with her late husband Feike.  Poi was the beloved mother and mother-in-law of Bill, Peter and Lynn*, Verena, Ruth and Mintie. Loved by all her Grandkids. Her gentle spirit will be deeply missed by her family and her darling Lexi, who had a special place in her heart. In keeping with our mums wishes her life will be celebrated privately by her family. Messages may be sent to: 19 Foyle Street Bluff 9814, or tribute page.

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