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]
BLACK, Rodger Duncan (Blackie):
Rodger passed away surrounded by his family on the 21st November 2025. Loving Brother of Diane, and Jim. Loved father and father-in-law of Derek and Tracey, Martin, and Sally and Nathan. Amazing Granddad of Ben, Katie, and
River.
“You’ve rolled your last end Dad – Rest Easy.”
A service to celebrate Blackie’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Thursday, 27th November at 1:00pm. If you wish to view the service via livestream, please go to the Avenal Park website, obituaries page and click the link on Blackie’s page. Messages to the Black Family, C/- PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9840
CHILTON, Bruce QSM:
Peacefully in the respectful care of Hawthorndale Care Village, with Jenny his loving wife of 64 years by his side, aged 87 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Chris and Bonnie, Tony and Julie, Melissa and Pete*. Loved granddad of Taylor and Aleisha, Nina and Ellis, Beth and Jacob, Brad and Kim, Lauren and Craig, and Emma. A loved great granddad of Olly, Ellie, Ashton, Raiden and a special great granddad of Kylo. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Ngaire and David (Melbourne), Geoff and Adrianne (Nelson), Judy and Ross* (Christchurch), and Neroli* and their families. The family would like to thank his special girls at Hawthorndale Care Village for their care of Bruce. In accordance with the family’s wishes no flowers at the service please. A celebration of Bruce’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Wednesday 26th November at 1.00pm. You are invited to view the service via livestream, by visiting the Avenal Park website and clicking the link on Bruce’s obituary page. Messages to the Chilton Family, PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9840.
MACKIE, Keith:
If you are reading this, it means that Keith has carked it! On November 15, 2025, aged 73. In accordance with Keith's wishes, a cremation has taken place. With much sadness, we announce that Keith passed away, at home surrounded by his family, his battle is now over. Beloved son of Alan* and Joyce* Mackie. Brother and brother-in-law of Alan and Alice Mackie, Margaret and Kelvin* Nyhon, brother Barry, and Laurel and Alan Caddick. Messages to: 30 Earnscleugh Road, Alexandra 9320 (*denotes deceased).
NGU TAMANGARO, Joan Lorraine:
Peacefully passed away, surrounded by her whānau, on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Dearly loved wife/Mama of the late Ngu Toru Ngu. Cherished mother of Michael-Shane, Toru, Moeroa and Teremoana. Loved Nanny of all her mokopuna and great-mokopuna. Special thanks to the staff at Rowena Jackson for their care of Mum. Mum is resting at 300 Barrow Street, Bluff. A service will be held at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Bluff, on Wednesday, November 26, at 11.00 am. Messages to 300 Barrow Street, Bluff, or can be left on Joan’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz
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]
