What's On Invers Funeral Notices
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DOBBIE, Colin John:
In his 92nd year Colin passed away at Peacehaven in Invercargill on Tuesday 7 January, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Sylvia Yvonne Noeline Dobbie, Colin was also a treasured family member and wonderful friend to so many. A service to celebrate Colin's life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, 199 Esk Street cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Tuesday 14 January at 10am. In lieu of flowers a donation to St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Invercargill would be appreciated. Online tributes may be made at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes and where a livestream link of Colin's service will be available. Finally, the family wishes to acknowledge and express thanks for the excellent level of care provided by Peacehaven staff to Colin.
KEAST, Laurence:
14.6.1936 - 6.1.2025. With great sadness, Laurie's Family wish to advise his passing. Loved Husband of Margaret. Loved Father and Father-in-law of David, Jeffery, Larelle, Russell & partners. Loved Grandad and Great Grandad. Loved son of Mamie* (Mary) & Frank* Keast. Brother of Jean*, William* (Billy), Mary*, Winifred, Rodney*, & Gwen* and partners. Brother-in-law of Lorriane, Ian and Val and son-in-law of Rose* and Jack* Park. Loved by his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Laurie’s life will be held in the Waiau Town and Country Club, 41 King Street, Tuatapere on Friday, 10 th January at 1:00pm. The service will conclude with the burial at the Orepuki Cemetery. If you wish to view the service via livestream, please go to the Avenal Park website and click the link on Laurie’s obituary page. Messages to 6 Hastings Street, Waikiwi, Invercargill, 9810
LITTLE, Lorraine June:
Dearly loved wife and friend of Neil, dearly loved mum of Megan & Stuart Parkinson, loved daughter of George* & Mary* Arnold, loved sister and sister-in-law of Jan & Tom, Alan* & Winnie*, Sinclair* & Margaret*, Trixie & Hank*, Bob & Noeleen, Bruce & Barbara, Jennifer & Neil, Patricia & Bill, Murray & Lorraine, a loved aunty to all her nieces & nephews. Lorraine passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Tuesday 7 January 2025. Pain free at last. Many thanks to the carers from Access & District Nurses who looked after Lorraine. A service to honour Lorraine’s life will be held in the Southland Crematorium Chapel, Rockdale Road Invercargill, on Friday 10 January at 2.00pm. Messages to 276 Mill Road South RD1 Invercargill. (*denotes deceased)
RYAN, Philip “Winkle”:
Phil passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, aged 94 years. Loving husband of Betty for 71 years. Loved son of the late Philip and Annie Ryan. Loved father of Christine, Stephen, David, and Heather and father-in-law of Paul*. Loved grandfather of Duncan, Vanessa, Luana, Clancy, Stevie, Jimmy, Heather, Haley, Melissa, Michael, Sean, Samantha, Liam, Matthew, and Adam. Great grandfather to his thirteen great grandchildren. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Stanley* & Janie*, George* & June, Merna* & Jack*, Erin & Peter*, Rodney (Hom) & Shirley*, Patsy & Ron*, John & Margaret*, Billy & Edith, Duncan & Vicky, Rex & Mary, Nigel & Lou. Loved uncle, cousin and friend to many. A service for Phil will be held at the Avenal Park Funeral Home 75 Fox Street, Avenal Invercargill at 1:00pm on Monday, January 13, followed by a burial at Green Point cemetery. Messages may be sent to 5 Ascot Village 211 Racecourse Road, Glengarry Invercargill 9810 (*denotes deceased).
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