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ARNOTT, Denis:
Unexpectedly at Kew Hospital, on Monday, January 19, 2026, aged 74 years. Loved partner of Dawn, son of the late *Betty and *Alex, brother and brother-in-law of Peter and Marg, Russell and Lynley, and *Islan, loved uncle and great-uncle of Toby, Lani and Nova; James, Geraldine, Rocky and Spencer. A service to celebrate Den's life will be held in Glenorchy Hall, 31 Mull Street, on Friday, January 23, at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation. The service can be viewed via livestream at www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz, messages to [email protected]
(*denotes deceased)
BROWN, Mary Elizabeth:
Peacefully after a short illness at Southland Hospital on Tuesday 20 January 2026; aged 73 years. Dearly loved wife of William (Bill)* Brown, extremely loved and cherished Mum and mother-in-law of Bevan and Julie, Heath* and Jackie, Diane and Nathan Jerry. Deeply loved Granny of Maigan, Ben, Joseph, Riley*, Samuel, Billy, and Mila. A loved sister, sister-in-law, aunty and friend.
“Reunited, now at Peace”
A service to celebrate Mary’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street Invercargill on Friday 23 January at 10.00am, private interment to follow. You are invited to join the service via livestream by going to the Avenal Park website, obituaries page and clicking on the link on Mary’s profile. Messages to 49 Derwent Street Invercargill 9810.
MITCHELL, Hugh:
Peacefully on Sunday 18th January 2026 at Hospice Southland. Loved husband and soulmate of Thelma. Loved father and father-in-law of Gavin and Kirsty, Stuart and Tania, and the late Alex. Loved Pop to Harrison, Todd, Hannah, Lachlan, and Callum Loved brother and uncle. As per Hugh’s wishes a private service has been held. Messages for the Mitchell Family can be sent to PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840 or leave a message on Hugh’s tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/hugh.
WILKES, Trevor John:
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Trevor on Sunday 11 January 2026 aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Grace for 55 years. Proud father and father-in-law of Clive and Mary, William and Lisa. Adored Pa to Michael, Jenna, Madison and Olivia. A service to celebrate Trevor's life will be held in J Fraser & Sons Chapel, corner Esk & Doon Streets, at 11am on Friday 23 January 2026, followed by a private family interment at the Eastern Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations are kindly accepted for Hato Hone St John's Ambulance. Messages to 439 Bainfield Road, Invercargill 9810 or on Trevor's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tribute where a livestream link is available.
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