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Loading...BORTHWICK, Sydney (Syd):
Peacefully in the care of Peacehaven Village, aged 97 years. A loved husband of the late Mary. A loved Dad, Step Dad and Father-in-law of Rodger and Rosemary Wall, Raewyn and Alistair (Doc) Sutherland, Alastair (Oopy) and Carolyn Borthwick. Loved by all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. A private cremation has been held. Special thanks to Walmsley House and Peacehaven Village for their loving care of Syd. To leave a special tribute for Syd please follow his link mwfunerals.co.nz/s/syd or send a message to C/- PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840.
CRAWFORD, Kathleen Russell (Kath):
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Kath (aged 98 years) on Thursday 20th August 2026, surrounded by family at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village, Invercargill. Dearly loved and adored wife of the late Bruce. Much loved and respected Mum and mother-in-law of Alisdair & Jean, Hamish, Donald & Dianne. Special ‘Kath’ of the late Catherine and the late Angela.
Loved ‘Ma’ of Kathleen, Clint, Deidre, Campbell & Jowie, Janee & Zac, David & Heidi, Rachael & Rory, Andrew & Tracey. Great ‘Ma’ of Kaynen, Logan, Joshua, Fyfe, Monty,Mila, Adaline and Summer, Jack, Charlie, Maeve, the late Frida, Lola & Ollie. Great Great ‘Ma’ of Ava-Rei. Loved daughter of the late Huia & Jessie Shand (Taieri, Otago). In accordance with Kath’s wishes, a private cremation has been held. Alisdair, Hamish, & Donald would like to sincerely thank the caregivers at Rowena Jackson for their care and compassion towards Kath during her stay. Thank you also to Nurse Practitioner Dawn Acker from Monarch Health for her outstanding support and care of Kath and the family. Messages to 103 Herriot Street, Richmond, Invercargill 9810 or to Kath’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
“Those we love never truly leave us they are woven into our lives forever”
DODDS, Moira Christie (nee Hislop):
3/6/1944 – 2/09/2026
Passed away peacefully at Vickery Court on Wednesday 2nd September 2026. Loved wife of the late James (Jimmy). Loved mum of Malcolm, and Susan Gourlie, and mother in law of Sharon and Allan. Granny to Chloe, Laelani, Lachlan; Stuart and Tony. Loved Aunty and great aunty of her nieces and nephews. Thank you to the staff of Vickery Court for looking after mum for the past few years. A farewell for Moira will be held on Friday 11th September 2026, 1.30pm in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Private cremation will follow. Messages to Moira’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
FLUTEY, Ian:
Passed away on 2nd September 2026 after a determined battle, aged 91. Dearly loved husband of Barbara for 67 years. Much loved father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and a friend to many. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Ian's life at a farewell gathering at Te Rau Aroha Marae, 8 Bradshaw Street, Bluff on Friday 11th September at 2.00pm. Heartfelt thanks and respect to the staff and medical teams of Bupa Ascot Care and Hospice for helping a "straight shooting, tell it how it is, stubborn soul" transverse his final hurdle to rest. Ian will be resting at home until the day of the funeral. Messages to the Flutely Family may be sent to 123 Slaney Street Bluff 9814 or on Ian's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream link can be found
HINTON, Lynne Marie:
Lynne passed away peacefully at Clutha Views Balclutha, on Sunday evening the 30th of August, supported by her loving family. Loved Partner of Pixie (Ian) MacKenzie, and much-loved mum od Reuben and Shelley, Shannon and Lauren, and the late Penny* and Paddy*. At Lynne’s request, a family service was held on the 3rd of September. The family would like to thank Shelley Hinton, Shar Condor, and Jenny Hayes for helping Lynne over the last five years with travel etc and thank you to the team at Lawrence Medical Centre for their care and compassion. Messages to Ian MacKenzie, 12 Chinaman Flat Road, Beaumont, Lawrence 9591. (* Denotes deceased)
MAHER, William Allan (Bill):
1934 - 2026
Bill passed peacefully after a long illness at Kew Hospital on Tuesday 1st September 2026. Dearly loved husband of Betty for 69 years. Cherished father of Sue and Neil, Bill and Karen, Russell and Maxine*, Peter and Leeanne, and Jeffrey. Loved brother of Judith and Bruce*, John and Patricia, Alison and Winston. Awesome grandfather and great-grandfather. (*Denotes deceased). In accordance with Bill's wishes a private interment has been held. Messages to 34 Moray Crescent, Invercargill 9810 or on Bill's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
PEARCE, Roger Bernard:
1928 - 2026
Passed to his rest on Saturday, 13th June 2026, and now awaits the call of our life-giver, Christ Jesus. Much-loved husband and friend of Ruth; loved son of George* and Stella* Pearce; and loved brother and brother-in-law of Dave* and Annie*, and Stella* and Bill* Cavanaugh. Loved dad and father-in- law of Grant and Alison (Tasmania), Bruce and Jacki, Jane and Peter Salt (Brisbane), Carman, Maurice, Raoul and Debbie, and Kyle and Kerry; and stepfather of Shane and Tracey, and Gavin and Jane. Loved grandad and great grandad of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial service celebrating Roger’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Sunday, 6th September at 2:00pm. Messages may be sent to 1448 Orepuki–Riverton Highway, Roundhill, RD 1, Riverton 9881.
TAYLOR, Adam James:
(Kingston, formerly of Wales), Tragically by the Mataura River at Fairlight Station, on Sunday, August 23, 2026, aged 39 years. A cherished and loved son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, special friend and mate to many. A memorial celebration of Adam's life will be held at the Kingston Golf Club, 32 Gloucester Street, Kingston, on Friday, September 11, at 1.30pm. Livestream available at www.southernfunerals.co.nz Please wear blue or bright colours. Donations can be made to Mates in Construction NZ. Messages to: 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore 9710. Southern Funerals. FDANZ.
Acknowledgements and Memoriam's:
GOODMAN, John Leslie:
10 years ago today. Gone are the days we used to share, but in our hearts you are always there. Remembered with love Alison, Cynthia, Stephen and families xx