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Loading...ATKINSON, Raymond Kendal (Ray):
Passed peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at Clare House on Friday 26th June 2026, in his 90th year. Loved father and father in law of Paul and Clare, Michael, Brett and Leesa, Lisa and Mark. Much loved and adored Grandad of Jacintha and Tony, Laura and Brad, Scott and Ashley; Tait, Tyler and Grace; Jessica and Kurt, Sabrina and Jayden, Chris and Mona; Paige and Campbell, and all his great grandchildren. Life partner of Pauline Park. Family sincerely thank the staff of Clare House for their care and compassion of Ray. As per Ray’s wishes a private service has been held. Messages to 23 Ti Kouka Way, Otatara 9RD Invercargill 9879 or to Ray’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
CRAIG, Irene Barbara:
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 and great grandmother of John and Sonia, and Emma; Jane and Peter Flannery, and Kate, and Maddison; Paul and Bronwyn, and Jackson, and 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 11.00 am, then leaving for the Charlton Park Cemetery. Donations to the Rescue Helicopter would be kindly accepted and may be left at Barbara’s service. To view on livestream vimeo.com/event/6029774 Messages to 8 Elm Lane, Gore, 9710
CRAIG, Irene Barbara:
Dearly loved daughter of Eric and Mary Kerr, loved sister and sister- in-law of Patricia* and Bill* Mustchin (Dunedin), Margaret* and Ron* Bishop, Judith and David* Dickie (Gore) Jeffrey* and Glenys Kerr (Wanaka), Deborah* and John*Turner (Ardlussa). Treasured Auntie Barbara of all her nieces and nephews and their children. (*denotes deceased).
CRAIG, Irene Barbara:
Loved sister-in-law of Audrey* and Vic* Thacker, Roy* and Alison (Waikanae), Keith* and Ailsa (Riverton) and Boyd*. Loved and respected Auntie Barbara of all her nieces and nephews and families. (*denotes deceased).
SHAW, Craig William Nelson:
Late of Moura QLD and formerly of Invercargill NZ. Craig passed away on Sunday 21st June 2026, aged 52 Years. Loved Partner of Kerrie, loved Father of Erin (dec’d) and Tyla, son of Ann and the late Bill Shaw and brother and brother-in-law of Donna and Steve. A funeral for Craig will be held at Kianga Hall, Moura QLD on Monday 6th July 2026, commencing at 2pm, followed by Private Cremation.
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A celebration of life for Craig will be held for friends and family to attend and say their goodbyes in Invercargill in the coming weeks when we bring him home. Callide Dawson Funerals, Biloela, QLD.
LATTY, Jeffrey William (Jeff):
After a long illness at home, on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Aged 68 years. Loved Dad and father-in-law of Simon and Alinka, Alex, and adored Grandad of Ella; and Milly. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Mike and Jo, Pru and *Finnie, and loved Uncle of all his neices and nephews. A service to celebrate the life of Jeff will be held in the Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore on Thursday, July 9th, at 1.30pm with refreshments to follow while Jeff drives off to Central Crematorium. Livestream available at southernfunerals.co.nz
Messages to: 33 Joseph Street, Gore 9710.(* denotes deceased).
LIND, Len (Boulder):
Aged 84 years, Len passed away peacefully at home, after a short illness on 25th June 2026. Loved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. The family would like to thank the Stewart Island District Nurses. Will be sorely missed. "Gone Fishing"
As per Len's wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages to 357 Horseshoe Bay Road, Stewart Island 9818 or on Len's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz
O’DEA, Larry:
Passed peacefully on Friday 26th June 2026 at Waikiwi Gardens Rest Home. Loved Brother and Friend. As per Larry’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages for the O’Dea Family can be sent to PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840.
PERKINS, David Joseph (Perky):
formerly of Dunedin. Peacefully at Aspiring Care, Wanaka on June 27, 2026; aged 82 years. Loved husband of the late Maureen Perkins, devoted father and father-in-law to Brent*, Kerrie and Eric (Karitane), Patrick and Tracey (Wanaka), super grandad to Nicol, Dylan, Brent and Taylor, Josh, Jake and Gabbie, Jorja, Lisa and Jacinta, loved great GG to Izzy, Madison, and Darcy, eldest child of Alan* and Vida* Perkins, loved brother and brother-in-law of Ellen and Ian (Western Australia), Gordon and Sandra (Alexandra), Stan & Adrienne (Christchurch), Pat & Dick (Wellington), and much loved by all his nieces and nephews. A huge thank you for the most amazing care Dave received by all the staff at Aspiring Care (Hawea wing), you always went over and above, and we are so very grateful beyond words. To all our family and friends that assisted with Dad during his dementia journey we are eternally grateful. -A memorial service to celebrate David's life will be held at Campbell and Sons, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel at 2.00pm, on Thursday 9th July. In lieu of flowers donation to Dementia NZ would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Livestreaming at affinityfunerals.co.nz Messages to the Perkins family, 121 Lachlan Ave, Hawea Flat 9382. (*denotes deceased)
RILEY, Ray Evelyn:
Sunrise 25-7-1941 - Sunset 30-6-2026
Peacefully on Tuesday, 30th June 2026 in the care of Vickery Court Rest Home, aged 84 years. Loving wife of Ron for 65 years. Mother of Terry and Brent (London), Wendy, Del (Invercargill), Trevor, Eric (Sydney), Derek and Debbie (Hamilton). Treasured grandmother to Harry and Michelle, and baby Ray Matilda (Wellington), Jamie and Ashley (Christchurch), Charlie (Hamilton). Dearly loved sister of Pam* and Geoff*, Vicky and Mark, Debbie and Bruce, sister-in-law of Doris* and Bob, Margaret and Bruce*, Betty*, Thelma, and Jim and Maureen. Ron would like to thank the Vickery Court Rest Home staff and the District Nurses for their wonderful care of Ray for the last three years. A private cremation has been held, and a memorial service will be held at a later date when Ray’s ashes will be interred. Messages to 49c Elgin Street, Grasmere, Invercargill 9810.
SUTHERLAND, Noel Miller:
13.8.1941 - 29.6.2026. Peacefully on Monday 29 June 2026 in the great care of Vickery Court at Invercargill. Formerly of Balclutha and Gore. Loving husband of Beverley*. Dearly loved and adored father of Sharron and father-in-law and friend of Graeme Kelly. Favourite Uncle to his nieces and nephews. Cherished friend of Clayre Watt. A well known and respected Southland Stock Agent. A great golfer. Sincere thanks to Dawn Acker for Noel’s care and Carol RIddle and the amazing staff at Vickery Court. We know Noel will be very missed. As per Noel’s wishes a private service has been held. Messages to the Sutherland Family, PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840 or you can go to Noel’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/noel. * Denotes deceased.
WALKER, Ian Douglas:
Peacefully on Thursday, 2 nd July 2026 in the care of SouthlandHospital, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Adafor 55 years, only apart for 17 days. Cherished father andfather-in-law of Leanne Robertson, and Doug and Leana Walker. Adored grandfather of Cody, Jessica and James and great grandfather of Arlo. A loved brother and brother-in-law of Holland and Walker families. At Ian’s request a private cremation has been held. Messages to 51 Exmouth Street, Waverley, Invercargill 9810
WILLIAMS, Kathryn Frances "Kathy":
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by immense love, on June 27, 2026, aged 74 years. Deeply loved and forever cherished, Kathy was the gorgeous mother and mother-in-law of Gareth, Sarah, Matthew and Jolanda. Adored Nana of Regan, Leah,Kobyn, Carter and Nixon. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Yvonne, lan, Rose, Robert, Sandra and Phil,and a treasured aunt to all of her nieces and nephews. In Conformity with Kathy's wishes, a private celebration of her life was held at The Ascot on Friday, July 3, 2026, followed by the interment of her ashes alongside her beloved parents, Constance and Haldane. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's Society of New Zealand would be sincerely appreciated in Kathy's memory. Messages may be sent to 4 Kyeburn Street,Northlake, Wanaka 9305 or may be left on Kathy's Tribute Page at Distinctfunerals.co.nz
Forever Gorgeous Forever Loved Forever Remembered