What’s On Invers Funeral Notices - Saturday 25th October

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ALLISON, Bronwyn Mary:
Sunrise: 28 May 1949
Sunset: 21 October 2025
Peacefully passed away in the care of Rowena Jackson. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Graham, loved mother and mother-in-law of Graham and Jan, Kyla and Bryan, Tara and Tony. Special Nana of Shaun, Paul, Grace, Meg, Sarah, Madeleine, and Lili-Mae. Thank you to all of the staff at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village for their care and kindness. A private burial has been held as per Bronwyn's wishes. Messages to Allison Family, 92 Waimatuku South Road, R D 3, Riverton, 9883

BALLAM, Fay Margaret (nee Lindsay):
late of Otautau and Invercargill.
On Wednesday, 22nd October, at Aspiring Care, Wanaka, surrounded by her loving family, Fay passed away, aged 98 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ritchie, and adored mother and mother-in-law of Ann & Iain Dodds, John (Jack) & Jules, and Ian & Jan Ballam, all of Wanaka. Also dearly loved Grandma Fay of her nine grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the amazing staff at Aspiring Care for their wonderful care over the past 4½ years. As per Fay’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place. Messages to 81 Rob Roy Lane, Wanaka 9305.

BROOK, Rodney:
In Loving Memory of Rodney and Fay Brook
Memorial Service – Saturday, 10 January 2026.
Stephen and David warmly invite family and friends to a memorial service to celebrate the lives of Rodney and Fay Brook.
Date: Saturday, 10 January 2026 Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Saint Columba's Church, 167 Upton Street, Wānaka.
Following the service, all are welcome to join us for light refreshments and shared memories. Please RSVP to Stephen Brook, phone 021-924-933, [email protected]

CLARKE, John:
Passed away peacefully at Atawhai Assisi Retirement Home Hamilton on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Hamilton, aged 79 years.
Formerly from South Hillend, Winton. Beloved husband of the late Robin Clarke. Loved father and father-In-law of Maria and Wayne, Lisa and Paul, Sarah and Ben, and Andrew and Julia. Grandad to his 10 grandchildren. Loved brother and brother-in-law. Heartfelt thanks to the staff at Atawhai Assisi Retirement Home for their care of our father. A Memorial Service will take place at Simply Funerals Te Rapa, Hamilton, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 1.00pm. Family have respectfully declined any flowers. All correspondence to Maria Shaw, 17 Lewis Road, Kelvin Heights, Queenstown 9300.

FRAME, Margaret May:
Passed away peacefully, at Bupa Windsor Park Rest Home on Tuesday October 21, 2025. Aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of Bill*, loved mum and mother-in-law of Malcolm* and Anne*, David and Avis, Paul and Nicky, Ken* and Meredith, loved Nana of her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Special friend of Karen (*denotes deceased). A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Margaret will be held on Wednesday October 29,2025 at 1.30pm in the RSA, Function lounge, 12 Bowler Ave, Gore, followed by her ash interment at Charlton Park. Messages to 22 Duke Street, Gore 9710.

GUTSELL, Noel Leonard:
We have been overwhelmed with love and support after Noel’s sudden death. We have been blessed with delicious food, fragrant flowers, cards, phone calls, texts and visits. Thanks to Winton Funeral Services and Service people for their professional help. Please accept our grateful thanks as many addresses are unknown. Nola, Jeremy, Simon, Hamish and families.
“Memories live on in our Hearts”.

HAGUE-ROUT, Robert Warick (Bob):
Peacefully on Saturday 18th October 2025 at Hospice Southland. Loved Husband of Josephine. Loved Father and Father in law of Gavin, Julie, James and Carol. Loved Grandad of Ben, Rebecca, Ryan, and Brooke. Loved great grandad of Beau, Macey, Kilani. A service will be held in the Wicklow Street Seventh-day Adventist Church, 109 Wicklow St, Invercargill on Wednesday 29th October 2025 at 1pm, followed by an interment at the Eastern Cemetery. Messages for the Hague-Rout Family can be sent to “PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840” or on Bob’s tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/bob

HAGUE-ROUT, Robert Warick:
Lots of love from Josephine, wife of Bob. We had many happy years together, and he is in the arms of Jesus. He went peacefully. Love you darling.

HAGUE-ROUT, Robert Warick:
We remember our father fondly, with love and respect for all he did for us as a husband, father and friend. May his soul rest in peace in the arms of the Father. From his family.

HAMPTON, Hazel:
Formerly of Invercargill and Mosgiel. Peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, on October 20, 2025, after a short illness, in her 89th year. Cherished wife of the late Rex, loved mother and mother-in-law of Terry and Diane, Erin and Frans, and Peter and Karla. Much loved Nana of Stacey and Darren, Gemma and Brett, Jonathan, and Sarah-Jane and Michael. Loved Nana Pat of Anika and Mikayla, and Oliver and Harvey. Thank you to Ward 12 at Christchurch Hospital for their professional, respectful care of Pat and the family. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Pat Hampton, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A service for Pat will be held at Oaklands, corner Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, Christchurch, on Tuesday, October 28, at 10.30am, followed by private cremation.

PASKELL, Maurice Stanley:
At Invercargill 17 October 2025. Husband of the late June. Brother and brother in law of the late Ron and Phyllis Paskell. Joan and the late Allan Thompson. Uncle to Lawrence, Daryl, Jeanette and Charles.

PATTERSON, Victor:
Peacefully at Rowena Jackson Home, Invercargill, on Thursday, October 23, 2025, aged 84 years. Deary loved husband of Pat, and loved father of Fiona, Ross and Lisa*, Joanne and Glenn Dickson, and loved Grandad of Jack and Emma. Loved brother of Neville* and Judy, Sylvia*, Derek and Alison, David*, Jennifer and Rossel Alva. Loved brother-in-law of Doug and Lesley Payne, and Linda* and Graeme* Dawson. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated. Messages to 5 Somerset Lane, Rosedale, Invercargill. A service to celebrate Vic's life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 1.30pm on Tuesday, October 28, then leaving for the Woodlands Cemetery. Digital messages may be left at Vic's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream is available.
(*denotes deceased).

RENDEL, Ewen Albert:
Peacefully passed away at Vickery Court on Friday 17 October 2025, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of Joy. A special father to John, and Elizabeth (Liz), and adored grandfather to Jessica. A big thanks to Vickery Court Rest Home for their care and attention over the last few months. A memorial celebration of Ewen’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Funeral Home Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Wednesday 29 October at 2.00pm. If you wish to view Ewen’s service via livestream, please visit the Avenal Park Funeral Home obituaries page and click on the link on Ewen’s page. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Diabetic Society would be appreciated in his memory. Messages to [email protected]
“I’ve always been asked, what is my favourite car, And I’ve always said, The next one”

ROXBURGH, Jean May (nee Cross):
Jean passed peacefully on Wednesday 22nd October 2025 at Windsor Park Resthome, Gore. Dearly loved wife of the late Hugh. Dearly loved mum and mother-in-law of Bill and Marie, Fiona and Andrew, Tim and Cathy, Andrew (late) and Luanne, Kathryn and Chris Swale, and Diane. Adored Grandma and great grandma. In accordance with Jean's wishes, a private service will be held. Messages to 16 Devon Street, Gore 9710 or on Jean's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

SELLARS, Mavis Linda (nee Beer):
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a short battle with cancer in her 90th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Irwin and devoted mother and mother-in-law of Lynley and Trevor Taylor and Douglas (Doug) and Dulcie Sellars. Loved Grandma and great-grandma of Zachary, Rebecca, Henry and George Taylor, Christopher Taylor and his partner Becky, and Charlie. Friend of Juanita, Melanie and Brendan and their families. Loved daughter of Syd* and Gladys* Beer. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Max* and Meryle*, Mervyn* and Phyllis*, Sid* and Melva, Leslie and Joan*, Ngarita and Mabin Calder, Graham* and Katherine Sellars, Cliff* and Maida* Sellars. Dearly loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews. Special thanks to all of the staff at Vickery Court for their loving care of Mavis and also to Haidee and Rebecca and the Hospice Southland team.
"Awaiting the Resurrection"
At Mum’s request a private service has been held. Messages to Lynley at 39 Gap Road West, R D 1, Winton 9781 or Doug at 40 Meldrum Street, Winton 9720 or on Mavis's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

STUART, Allan George:
On October 20 2025 at Ashburton Hospital surrounded by family, aged 75 years. Much loved husband of Lyn. Loved and appreciated Dad and father-in-law of Mark and Samadhi and Grant. Doting Grandad of Nova, Ari and Van. Messages to the Stuart family, PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Allan’s life will be held in our chapel, cnr Cox and East Streets, on Tuesday October 28 2025 commencing at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium. Paterson’s Ashburton

STUART, Allan George:
On October 20 2025 at Ashburton. Fondly remembered by Brenda Stuart, Alistair and the late Kay Calvert, Geoff Low, Judy and Steve Murch, Sally Calvert and Irene and Kembal Davis. Loved ‘Unkie’ of Scott, Ian, Peter, Carrie, Michael and Daniel. RIP

WILSON Herbert John (Bert):
Peacefully on 23rd October 2025, in his 88th year. Loving and devoted husband of Jennifer for 62 years. Loved and respected father and father-in-law of Pete and Sue, Bruce and Larissa. Proud Grandad of Emma and Dan, Ella and Chez, Robert, Phillip and Sam. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Melva and Colin* Young, Moira* and Herb*, Aileen and Allen, Ken*, Roger and Margaret, Karen and John*. Respected uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate the life of Bert will be held at 11am, Thursday 30th October at J Fraser and Son's, Corner of Esk and Doon street Invercargill. Followed by interment at the East Winton Cemetery arrival time of 2pm . Messages to 101 Devereux Road , RD2, Winton. 9782 or to Bert's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes.

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]