What's On Invers Funeral Notices
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BURKE, Brian:
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Brian Michael Burke, on January 7, 2025, aged 78, in Queenstown. Beloved husband of Fay Burke (deceased), devoted father and father-in-law of Regan and Belinda, and Karla and Jackson, cherished grandfather of Camden, Harper, Mila, and Brooke. He was a dear brother to Erin, Patrick, and John (deceased), adored uncle to both the Burke and Wilson nieces and nephews.
Brian was loved and respected by many and will be sorely missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
A Rosary Service will be held on Tuesday, January 14 at 6.30pm, followed by a Requiem Mass on Wednesday, January 15 at 11.00am at St Joseph's Church, 41 Melbourne Street, Queenstown. All who knew and loved Brian are warmly invited to join in celebrating his life and bidding him farewell. Livestream available – www.southernlakesfunerals.co.nz
HARRINGTON, Sage William Wallace (Sagie):
Sage passed unexpectedly in his sleep on Monday 6th January 2025 at Moa Creek aged 17 years. Dearly loved and adored son of Tony and Chandra. Greatest brother in the world of Leon and Lara. Adored grandson of Wallace and Francis Harrington (Te Anau), William and Miriama Petersen (Rotorua). Loved by many aunts, uncles and cousins. A graveside gathering to share memories of Sage will be held on Tuesday 14th January at 2.00pm at the East Winton Cemetery. Messages to 718A Drummond Heddon Bush Road, Heddon Bush 9783 or on Sagie's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz
HOLLAND, Justin Harold:
Peacefully at Ascot Care Home on Monday 6th January 2025 aged 87. Loved son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. Special friend of the Price Family (Winton), and Wade Baxter and Family Lochiel. A private cremation has been held and a celebration and interment of ashes will take place at a later date. Please send messages to Justin's tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz
HOPKINS, Audrey Grace:
05-01-1934 to 09-01-2025. Aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Doug Hopkins, mother and mother-in-law of Raymond and Marianna, Joanne and John Baldwin, Darryl and Maree, Bryan and Karen. Loved sister of Errol Lewis, Auckland. Much loved Aunty of Yvonne and Shirley, thank you for your unfailing love and care. Special thanks to the loving care team at Peacehaven Hospital. At Audrey’s request, a private cremation will be held. Messages can be left on Audrey’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
JOHNSTONE, Russell:
Peacefully at Adelaide, South Australia, on December 30, 2024. Beloved husband of Lynette Collins, and father of Nathalie. Loved eldest son of Mary and Farnie*, brother and brother-in-law to Brett Johnstone and Bonnie Robinson, Rex and Liesel, and Karen. Son-in-law to Jack* and Joyce* Collins, brother-in-law to Robin and Gesuina Collins, Bruce Collins and Adrienne Mcnatty, Dennis and Jane Collins, much loved Uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Always in our hearts.
(*denotes deceased).
MULQUEEN, Claire:
With family at Oamaru Hospital on Thursday, December 26, 2024, in her 93rd year. Loved wife of the late Matthew. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Stephen (deceased) and Carmel (Ireland), Adrienne and Paul, Terrence (deceased), Brendan and Sarah, and Michael. Loved grandmother of Kama, Hannah-July (deceased), Naomi, Eamonn, Anna and Em, Jermery, and Matthew (Ireland). Loved great-grandmother of Ethan, Jack and Oscar, Noah and Jordi, Quinton and Fergus, and loved great-great-grandmother of Theo.
"Cast a cold eye on life, on Death, Horseman pass by". "The little blackbird has flown".
Cards and messages to B & S Mulqueen, 198 Frew Road, RD 70 Oamaru 9495. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Lifematters.org.nz A private service was held at St Andrew's Anglican Church, Maheno on December 31, 2024.
RYAN, Philip “Winkle”(J.P. 50 years):
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, Sharon* and George*, Duncan & Vicky, Rex & Mary, Nigel & Lou, Alf* and Alison. 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)
STEPHENS, Adrian Neil:
Died 13 November 2024. Loved partner of Regina Bennett. Loved Tito of Rochell, and Norman. Loved father of Jason, Greg*, Daryl, Julie, Sonia, Eugene and their families. A private service and cremation has been held. All messages to 31 Enwood Lane, Invercargill 9812.
SUTHERLAND, Patricia:
Bluff, Arrowtown, Blenheim and Temuka.
Sunrise 28 October 1938
Sunset 1 January 2025
It is with a very heavy heart that I announce the passing of my beautiful mum surrounded with great love, care and compassion from the wonderful staff at Margaret Wilson Hospital in Timaru. Dearly loved wife of the late Ian, much loved mum and mum-in-law of George (Ian) (dec), and Jan (Blenheim), Paul (dec), and Debbie, and Keri and Chad (Temuka). Very much loved nana to her grandkids and great-grandkids. As per mum's wishes, she has been cremated and her ashes mixed with those of her beautiful husband and they will once again be together dancing in each other's arms to Kiss an Angel Good Morning by Charlie Pride.
Rest in Love my beautiful mum xx
TAIT, Malcolm Thomas (Mick):
Aylene, Geoffrey, Jeremy and families would sincerely like to thank everyone for their support and love, flowers, and food that we received. Thanks to everyone that travelled long distances. We would also like to thank Dr. Andy Doherty, Mr. Chatterjee, and his care nurse, Karen Marshall, who did a wonderful job in keeping Mick’s spirits up, Hospice Southland and St. John Ambulance for their outstanding care of Mick. A sincere thank you to my dear friends Irene and John and Pam and David for your love and understanding. We couldn’t have done without you, also my sister Phyllis. Thanks, just does not seem enough. Much love to everyone, Aylene, Geoffrey, and Jeremy Tait.
TANGNEY, Wayne John: (Nudge)
Passed away on Tuesday 7 January 2025. Aged 58 years. Dearly loved son of Alan and Pauline. Much loved Dad of Brayden and Courtney, Laura and Sam Edwards, George and Hannah. Grandad of Corey, Louis, Jordan, Oceana, Cherish, and Cruz. Loved brother and uncle of Barry and Maree, Mia and Mason Grant, Flip Mathew, James, Jessie-Kate, and a good friend of Diane and a great mate to many.
“So dearly loved and sadly missed”
A service to celebrate Wayne’s life will be held on Monday 13th January, at 2.00pm, in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, followed by a private cremation. Messages to 82 Centre Street, Invercargill 9812, or to Wayne’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
WILLIAMSON, Geoffery:
Died peacefully in Central Otago on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Aged 81. Remembered as an amazing father, golfer, storyteller; and for his comedy and career as a sales coach. Beloved brother of Paul and Barbara and preceded in death by sisters Lynne and Kay, and wife Margaret. Geoff retired to Aspiring Village Wānaka where he embraced connecting people. A funeral service for Geoff will be held in the Holy Family Catholic Church at 1.30pm on Wednesday, January 15. Messages to 18 Alexander Street, Kingsland, Auckland 1021.
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]
DOWLING, Michael:
Noleen, Rhonda, Sandy and families wish to sincerely thank everyone for their love and support after Mike's passing. To those who sent cards, messages, flowers and meals, our heartfelt thanks and appreciation. We would particularly like to acknowledge the first responders, you are all superheroes; and to Mike's fellow bowlers for their Guard of Honour. Special thanks to Lynette at Southern Funerals, for your love and care of Mike; we are so grateful.
"The loss is huge, but so is the love he left behind"
KIRK, Valmai:
The family of Valmai wish to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the kindness and support shown on the passing of Valmai. Your messages of sympathy, flowers, baking and meals has been deeply appreciated. A special thank you to Marie at Aurora Funeral Services. Valmai was a much loved wife, mum, mum-in-law, nana and great-nana and will be forever in our thoughts.
