Invercargill & Southland Funeral Notices
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BARRACLOUGH, Gerald Firth:
Joining his beloved wife; Beverley Barraclough (deceased). Loved father of Carol, Heather, Sharon, Chris, Jeoff, Arlene, Jane, Grant and their partners. Loved Grandfather, Great Grandfather, friend and Minister to many. At Ascot Care Home after an extended battle with cancer on May 28th 2026.The Memorial Service will be held at 1pm June 5th, at Church@, 46 Oreti Rd, Otatara. Internet link for this: https://vimeo.com/event/5963764He fought the good fight, he finished the race, he kept the faith. Donations to Hospice would be welcomed.
GOODWIN BEVERLEY (Bev):
Passed away peacefully on Saturday 30th May 2026 surrounded by her family at Windsor Park. Aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of Roland (Rol)*much loved Mum of Dianne Jones, Graeme*and Jan-Marie Goodwin, Jan Stratton and Petrina, Lynette and Bruce* Graham, Russell and Angela Goodwin. Special Nan to her grandchildren and loved great Nan. A service to celebrate Bev’s life will be held at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Devon Street, Gore at 1.00pm on Friday 5th June 2026, followed by a private interment at Charlton Park Cemetery. Messages to Lynette Graham, 4A Eccles Street, Gore 9710, or you can go to Bev’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/bev * Denotes deceased.
GOODWIN BEVERLEY:
Loved daughter of Eric* and Gladys* Ashton, dearly loved sister of Nancy* and Alex* Stark, and Gwenyth and Brian* Kubala. Loved daughter in-law of Charles* and Annie* Goodwin, loved sister in-law to Edna* Copland, Ernie* and Valda *Goodwin, and Peter* and Jean* Goodwin. Respected aunt of all her nieces and nephews. *Denotes deceased.
HARDY, Rachel May (nee Plaisted):
Peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2026, after a short and courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family, dearest friends, and her two cherished dogs. Aged 48 years.
Beloved and devoted wife of Campbell, Mum of Brayden, Kane and Olivia, and Nan of Micha.
Cherished daughter Edwin and Wendy.
Treasured sister of Amy, and much-loved Aunty.
Rachel will be remembered for her grace, kindness, warmth, strength, and the love she shared so freely with family and friends.
Her courage through-out her illness was an inspiration to all who knew her.
"Forever Loved, Deeply Missed, Always Remembered."
A service to celebrate the life of Rachel will be held in the Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Friday, June 5, at 11.00am.
Livestream link www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz
Donations appreciated for Hospice Southland.
Messages to: 12 Kerwood Place, Gore 9710.
KRAWCZYK, Anthony John (Crafty):
Passed away peacefully at home on 30 May 2026, aged 28 years.Much loved husband of Kelsi, cherished son of Tony and Michell, brother of Kristen, and beloved son-in-law of John and Bev O'Neill. Loved by his family and friends, and remembered for his strength, kindness, humour, and the many lives he touched. "Sadly missed, always remembered."
A service to celebrate Crafty's life will be held at the Fiordland Community Centre, Te Anau, on Friday 5 June 2026 at 1.30pm, followed by a private cremation. Digital messages may be left at Crafty’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream is available.
WILLS, Catherine (Joyce):
Passed peacefully at Southland Hospital on 2 June 2026, aged 86 years. Loved wife of the late Brian. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Dallas and Kate. Loved nanny of Jared, and Aaron, and sister of the late Colin. A dear friend of Wendy and Gerald. The family would like to say thank you to the staff at Peacehaven Village and to those at Southland Hospital for their loving care of Joyce. A service to celebrate Joyce’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Friday 5 June at 10.00am. Messages to the Will’s family, 9 Baird Street, Richmond, Invercargill 9810
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