Invercargill Funeral Notices - Tuesday 26th May

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CUMMING, Erica Marie:
Taken too soon on 20 May 2026.
Aged 62 years. Beloved daughter of Mary and Ernie.
Dearly loved partner of Gregor.
Adored sister of Heather, Ewen, Sonia, Tony, Robbie and Ange.
Loved step-mum of Alyce and Ollie.
Cherished aunty of Adam, Dylan, Riley, James, Cooper, Maycee and Marnie.
Treasured member of the Ransfield whānau.
Best friend of Māia, Rusty and Mel.
Erica will be deeply missed by her wider family, friends and colleagues.
The family want to especially thank the staff of Wellington Free Ambulance, Wellington Fire and City Fitness Thorndon.
A special mention goes out to the ICU angels at Wellington Hospital for their respectful and dignified care of Erica.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Pet Refuge New Zealand would be appreciated.
A celebration of Erica’s life will be held in the Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore on Friday 29 May, at 11.00am.
If you are attending the service could you please wear something colourful.
Messages to: 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore 9710.

CURRY, Judith Anne:
Peacefully on Wednesday, 20th May 2026, surrounded by her family at Southland Hospital. Loved daughter of Bill* and Topsy*. Loved and treasured mother and mother-in-law of Lisa, and Mark and Esme (Hayman). A loved nana of Jack and adored best friend of Kevin. Special sister, sister-in-law, aunt, and cousin to many. As per Judy’s wishes, a private cremation has been held. Messages to 26 Paterson Street, Grasmere, Invercargill 9810.

GRAHAM, James Allan (Allan):
It is with great sadness that we share the peaceful passing of James Allan Graham — beloved Allan and Grandad — who passed peacefully in his sleep on 23 May 2026, in the loving care of Radius Clare House. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Loving husband of the late Norma Graham nee Blyth. Loved father and father in law of David (Noddy) and Gail Graham, Barb and Riki Ellison, Stuart and Marie Graham, and Dianne and Tony Miller. Loving grandfather and great fan of Anna, Greg and Maria, Tim and Candice, Emily and Sam, Rebecca and Nick, Carl, Owen, Adam and Cindy. Treasured great-grandfather of Lucy, Charlie, William, Hunter, Josh, Charlee, Blythe, Zachary, Lilly, Izaiah, Olive, Maggie-Mae, Saige, Indee, Fredi, and Maeve — all of whom Allan delighted in. Great friend of Faye Bryan. A heartfelt thank you to Dr Ewan Adam and all the wonderful staff at Radius Clare House for your exemplary and compassionate care of Allan. It was a true comfort to his family. In accordance with Allan's wishes, a private farewell has been held. Messages to 13 Grey St, Invercargill 9810 or on Allan's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

McCORD, Raewyn:
Peacefully in her sleep at home, on Friday, May 15, 2026.
In her 74th year.
Dearly loved by John, Robert and Amy, Angela and Andrew.
Adored Nana and friend of Sheldon and Sam, Zach, Riley, Georgia and Travis, Thomas, Kady, Peyton, Beau, and Ryder.
Special thanks to Southern Funeral Home, Southland Hospital, and Hokonui St. John Ambulance.
As per Raewyn's wishes a private burial has been held.
Messages to: 13 Dundas Street, Gore 9710.

MURPHY, Terence Eugene (Terry):
Passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side on Saturday 23rd May 2026. Aged 82 Years. Devoted and loving husband of Cheryl. Treasured father, father-in-law and friend of Anita*, Latesha and Jordan, Sarah and Cody. Adored Pop of Kaydie, Jesse, Willow, Laurent, Trelise, Austin, Zoe, Raine, and Amaiya. Loved son of Thomas* and Anne* Loved brother and brother-in-law of Kevin and Wendy, Judith, and Dianne. Respected colleague, and friend to many. R.I.P.  The family wish to thank Southland Hospice, Dr Khan and Kirsty of Waikiwi Medical Centre, Southland Hospital, and The Royal District Nurses that all cared for Terry. Requiem Mass to celebrate and honour Terry’s life will be held 11am, on Saturday 30th May 2026 at St Theresa of Lisieux Church, Perth Street, Invercargill. Private cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice South are appreciated.  Messages may be sent to 28 Kildare Place, Invercargill 9810 or to Terry’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream link of the service is available. (*denotes deceased)

SINCLAIR, Logan Thomas:
Tragically, as the result of an accident on May 23, 2026; aged 34 years. Cherished husband of Chelsea, devoted dad and mate to Ollie, dearly loved son and mate of Mark and Raewyn, cherished brother of Blake*, dearly loved grandson of Tom* and Margaret Graham, and Stewart* and Martha* Sinclair, loved son-in-law of Cath and Brian Edmondston, and a loved uncle to his nieces and nephews. (* denotes deceased) A service to celebrate Logan’s life will be held on Friday, May 29 at 1.30pm in the South Otago Town & Country Club, 1 Yarmouth Street, Balclutha, followed by private cremation. For those unable to attend, a livestream link will be available on Leishman’s website. Messages to: 1494 Clutha Valley Road, RD4 Balclutha 9274