What's On Invers Funeral Notices
Funeral Notices are published daily at 6:40am Monday to Saturday, a free community service provided by whatsoninvers.nz
If you would like your loved one’s death/funeral notices, memoriam
or acknowledgement listed email it in word doc or PDF to [email protected]
CARRUTHERS, Maire Marsh:
Retired Dietician and Teacher. Unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Loved wife of Meyrick Carruthers*. Much loved mother of Rosemary, Margaret, Michelle, and Elizabeth. Loved Daughter of Wilfred Sanders* and Mary Holmes*. Special cousin of David Karena-Holmes, and a friend of Colin Druce, Graham Clark, Blair Jones massage therapist, and Rev. Rob Pendreigh. (* denotes deceased)
Thank you to the staff at Marne Street Hospital for their care and support of Maire this year. Maire’s funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 23, at 11am in Leishman’s Chapel, 12 James Street, Balclutha, then leaving for Clinton Cemetery. A livestream link for the service will be available on Leishman’s website. Messages to PO Box 171, Balclutha 9230.
GORMACK, Joyce Marion (Joy):
Passed away peacefully in Invercargill on 17th September 2025, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Russell Gormack. Cherished mother of Clark and Suzanne, mother-in-law to Kevin. Adored Nana to Kristina and Kevy. We would like to acknowledge and thank all those who were close to Mum, dear friends and extended family, for their love, care and connection over the years. A special thank you to the wonderful Palliative team, especially Hospice, for their kindness and guidance during this difficult time. A private cremation has taken place, in accordance with Joy’s explicit wishes.
JARDINE, Peter Dickson:
Passed peacefully on 18 September, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Aged 82 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Tracy and Mark, Lynne and Raymond, Grant and Shelley, Kristi and Brendan. Adored Pete of his eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Admired big brother of George, John, and Bill, and loved brother-in-law and uncle.
"Reunited with Jude"
A celebration of Pete’s life will be held at The Hideaway 201, Lochiel ,on Monday, 22 September at 1.30pm. Messages to 87 Park Street Winton 9720 or to Pete's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where the livestream can be found. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Southland Hospice.
KNOWLES, Beverly Ann:
Passed unexpectedly at home on Thursday 18 September 2025. Beloved wife of the late Allen Richard Knowles and loved Mum of Callum*, Oliver, and Francine. Dedicated Gran of Thomas, Connor, Logan and Charis. Cherished ‘adopted’ Mum and Gran of many of our friends. Oldest sibling of the Batt tribe including Alan, Wayne*, Lynda, George, Jacqui, Cheryl, and Neil and special Aunt to her 19 nieces and nephews. At Beverly’s request, a private cremation has been held. In lieu of flowers, donations please to St John’s Ambulance / Hato Hone.
KNOWLES, John Patrick:
better known as Ricky. After an extremely long illness from pot room asthma, Ricky passed away peacefully at Southland Hospital on the 16th September 2025 in his 80th year. Dearly loved by Stephen, Rochelle and family. Much loved Uncle of his extended family and friends. Ricky immigrated from England and left behind his seven siblings and later an adopted niece, Amanda Winteringham. A special thanks to his friend and advocate, Denise Lormans, who has tirelessly worked along side Ricky in his endeavours to get justice for his illness. Also thanks to the St John Ambulance services for taking care of Ricky over the years and taking him to his holiday home at Southland Hospital! Thank you to Good Partners night carers who looked after Ricky over the last couple of years, and A.C.C. for allowing this to happen. We would also like to thank A.C.C. and other case workers. Ricky fought a courageous battle for near on 40 years. He got every ounce of life out of his frail body. We always joked that he had more lives than a cat and he certainly did. A special significant person in his life, was the late Doreen, for giving each other a life worth living. A service for Ricky will be held at the Lindisfarne Methodist Church on Monday 22nd September 2025 at 1pm, followed by a private cremation. Messages for the “Knowles” Family can be sent to P.O. Box 632, Invercargill or on Ricky’s tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/ricky.
O'CONNOR, Elizabeth Dawn:
Jimmy and Dawn's family wish to extend our heartfelt thanks and gratitude for the support we have received since the sudden passing of our beloved wife, mother , nan, great nan, sister and friend. A special thankyou to Barbara for her assistance in an emergency situation, you went far beyond the call of duty. Thanks also to the emergency services for there attendance. Thanks to Sally Tily and David Fraser of Winton and District's Funeral Service, your professionalism and understanding were much appreciated. We also express our heartfelt thanks to everyone who sent cards, messages, flowers and food, we are forever grateful. Thanks also to all those people who attended the Top Pub to give Dawn the send off she so richly deserved. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement from the O'Connor Family.
STRANG, Ralph Guthrie:
Peacefully on Thursday 18th September 2025 at Ascot Care Home, aged 78 years. Loved husband of Jill. Loving and supportive father and father in law of Regan and Rachael, Anna and Craig King, and Carter and Tania. Grandad of Ella and Logan, Toby and Pippa, Jackson and the late Buddy. Sincere thanks to the staff as Ascot Care Home for their care and compassion to Ralph and his family. A private farewell will be held. Messages to 25 Price Road, Winton 9720, or to Ralph’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
WRIGHT, Eileen Jane Elizabeth, nee Le Prou:
Peacefully at Peacehaven Village on Monday, 8th September 2025. In her 94th Year. Beloved wife of the late Donald. Loved mum and mother-in-law of Stephen and Beth, Linda and Trevor Ryder, Jennifer and Aaron Gilligan. Loved Nannie and great-nannie of all her grand and great-grandchildren. As per Eileen’s wishes, a private cremation has been held. The family would like to thank the staff in the Iona Wing at Peacehaven, for the love and care of our Mother.Messages to “Wright Family” PO Box 632, Invercargill, or you can go to her tribute page at: mwfunerals.co.nz/s/eileen
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]
