Invercargill Funeral Notices
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de REEPER, Joan Esther (née Morton):
Joan passed peacefully on 24 February 2026, aged 82 years. Loved wife of the late Carel de Reeper. Loved mother of Sharon de Reeper-Armstrong and Mark de Reeper; and mother-in-law of Jeff and Megann. Loved Oma of Brooke, Karly, Taylor, Joel, Caitlin, Joshua, Cameron, and all her great-grandchildren. Loved sister of Roger, Ken (dec), Min, and Maggie; and sister-in-law of Jos, Lin, Lindsay, and Colin. Joan’s wishes were for no fuss or service. She also made the generous decision to bequeath her body to science. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated. The family will be hosting an informal gathering on Friday, 27 February at 31 Hardy Street, Invercargill, from 10.00 am until 3.00 pm. Come along and share a story, have a laugh, and maybe shed a tear or two. Messages can be left on Joan’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz
KIRKBRIGHT, Margaret:
Sadly, but peacefully passed away, surrounded by her children, on Tuesday 24 February, aged 97 years. Loved Wife of the late Robert (Bob). Loving Mother and Mother-in-law of Derek, Adele and David, and Ross. Loving Nanny and Nana of Celeste, Richard, James, Myles, Roy, and Louise. Loving Great Nan of Phoenix. A celebration of Margaret’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Monday 2 nd March at 10.00am, followed by a private cremation. You are invited to view the service via livestream, by visiting the Avenal Park website and clicking the link on Margaret’s obituary page. Messages to the Kirkbright family C/- Avenal Park Funeral Home, PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9840.
LAWTON, Kay Mamae (Nanni K):
Peacefully at Southland Hospital on Tuesday 24 February, 2026 at Southland Hospital. Cherished wife and roommate of John*, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Matthew*, Nelson, George and Rebel, Sharon and Puddy, William and Rachael, Kelly, Christine and Tawhi, Raha and Ranui, adored Nanni Kay and great Nanni Kay of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren (* denotes deceased). A service to celebrate Kay’s life will be held in the Gore Town and Country Club Stadium, 2 Bury Street, Gore on Monday 2 March at 1.00pm, followed by interment at Charlton Park cemetery to be reunited with John and their adored eldest son Matt. Kay will be resting at the Te Whanau a Hokonui Marae, 11 Hyde Street, Gore, if you wish to pay your respects. To view livestream https://vimeo.com/event/5755231 Messages to 7 Ardwick Street, Gore 9710
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