What's On Invers Funeral Notices
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ASHBY, Wayne Alan:
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Wayne, beloved father and grandfather, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 24, 2025; aged 66. Beloved father of Kelly
(Invercargill), Vicki and Graham (NSW), Shane and Trish (WA). Much loved grandfather of Hannah and Heidi.
‘Forever loved and remembered’
A service to celebrate Wayne’s life will be held in the Gore RSA Function Lounge, 4 Bowler Ave, on Tuesday September 30 at 1.30 pm. To view on livestream https://vimeo.com/event/5405574/8f84cdcdd4 Messages to, 79 Charlton Road, Gore 9710.
ASHBY, Wayne Alan:
Dearly loved son of Ernie* (Hickey) and Shirley*, much loved brother and brother-in-law of Owen and Spupavadee (Song) (Thailand), Ernie and Colleen (Gore), Ross (Townsville), Darrell and Brendan (Sydney), Raewyn and Gary (Auckland), loved uncle of his nieces and nephews (*denotes deceased).
‘Gone too soon, sadly missed’
CARRAN, Colleen Valda:
Peacefully on Friday 26th September 2025 at Bupa Longwood with family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Michael. Loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Gordon and Bronwyn, Marlys and Michael, Sharleen, Rebecca, and mother-in-law of the late Geoffrey Smith. Loved wee nanny of all her grand and great-grandchildren. A Rosary will be held on Monday 29th September at 7pm with a full Requiem Mass celebrating Colleen’s life on Tuesday 30th September 2025 at Sacred Heart Church, North Road, Invercargill at 1.30pm Messages can be sent to the “Carran Family” PO Box 632, Invercargill or Colleen’s tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/colleen
DR BERTRAM, Barbara Costie (Livingstone):
The family wish to advise that Barbara passed peacefully at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village on Tuesday 23 September 2025. Dearly loved Mum, mother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, auntie and friend. In accordance with Barbara's wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages to 181A Mary Street, Invercargill 9810 or on Barbara's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz
DYET, Heather Jean (nee Anderson):
Died peacefully 23 September 2025 at Longwood Rest Home , Riverton. In her 88th year . Loved wife of Selwyn and loved mother and mother-in-law of Steve and Rachael . And Gran to Claudia and Caleb , Oliver and Meg , James , Nick and Stef. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Bruce* and Kaye , George and Ngaire and Ian and Joanne .(* denotes deceased). Upon Heathers request a private cremation has been held. The family would like to acknowledge the love and care shown by the incredible staff at Longwood Resthome Riverton. Messages can be sent to: 4 Wellswood Way , RD1 ,Lower Shotover , Queenstown ,9371.
GORTON, Lynette Marylin (Lil):
Lil passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at Southland Hospital on Sunday 21st September 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved Mum, Nana Lil, and sister. In accordance with Lil's wishes, a private cremation has been held. Messages to 36A Jackson Street, Invercargill 9810 or on Lil's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz
PATERSON, Tony John (TP):
Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Hospice Southland on Friday 26th September 2025, Aged 59 . Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Lisa. Loved and respected father and father-in-law of Matt and Kate; Taylor; Meg and Ryan. Adored TP of his grandchildren Lily, Tommy, and Wesley. Loved son and son-in-law of Bruce and Natalie, Kathy and the late Graeme Davidson. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Michael and Jocelyn; Nicole and Bobby; Carolyn and Marc; Allan and Grace. Much loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate and remember the life and times of Tony , will be held at 1pm, Wednesday 1st October , Lumsden Memorial Hall, Lumsden. Followed by interment at the Lumsden Cemetery . Messages to 40 Timbertop Road, RD4, Lumsden 9794 or to Tony's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where the livestream of the service can be found.
WHITE, Hazel June (nee Ballantine):
Sunrise 28-6-1936 - Sunset 25-9-2025
It is with heartfelt sorrow we must announce the passing of our beloved Mum. In her 90th year. Loved Mum of Christine White and Brett Martin, Sandra and Paul Wilson, Barbara White and Ewen Meikle, Irene White and George Smith. Dearly treasured Nana to Mark, Ricky, Melissa (Millie), Samantha (Sammie), Rachel, Cory, Aaron, Ryan, Nicola and Chelsea, and their partners. Also much-loved great-nana to her 12 great-grandchildren. Loved sister of her passed brothers, sisters, and sister to Judith Redai, Tom Ballantine and families. Dearly loved Aunty and Great Aunty to many. The family would like to thank the staff at Hawthorndale Care Village. A celebration of Hazel’s life will be held in J Fraser & Sons Chapel, crn Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Wednesday 1st October 2025, at 1.30pm. Messages to 44 Minerva Road, RD6 Makarewa, Invercargill 9876 or to Hazel’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream link is available.
Acknowledgements and Memoriam's: If you would like your loved one’s death/funeral notices, memoriam, or acknowledgement listed, email it in word or PDF to [email protected]
KEMP, Anita Louise:
Danny, Noel, Shane, Rhys, Katrena and their families would like to extend their gratitude and appreciation to everyone who reached out after Mum’s passing. Special thanks to Anneke and the team at Distinct Funerals, who carried out Mum’s wishes in a professional and heartfelt manner. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement from the family.
