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 or PDF to [email protected]
GRAY, Wilson James:
Surrounded by his loving family at Rowena Jackson Retirement Home, on Sunday 2 February 2025. Aged 88 years. A true blue husband of his adored late wife Noeline. Devoted and loved father and father-in-law of Karen and Peter Cowan (Winton), Joanne and Bruce Dickens (Ingill), Delwyn and Bill Carey (Oporo), Jason and Jackie Gray (Wallacetown). Loved Gramps of Nick and Sarah, Scott and Casey, Paige and Brayden; Anton and Bailee, Cruze and Liana, Abby and George; Liam and Lydia; Tamati and Rina, Tara and Maloni. Loved Great Gramps of Nathan, Myles, Jorge, McKenna, Henry, Ivy, Sienna, Emerson, Nahla, Bella, Jerome, Bailee-Rose, Roman, and Keanu. A huge thank you to the wonderful staff at Rowena Jackson, who cared for Dad so well. As per Wilson’s wishes a private service and cremation has been held. Messages can be sent to Karen Cowan, 232 Crow Road, RD 1 Winton 9781, or to Wilson’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
McKENZIE, Pamela Jean (Pam):
Pam passed peacefully on Wednesday 22nd January aged 79 years. Dearly loved Mum and Mother in law of Keryn and Craig Hickman, Rohan Welsh and Lachlan Welsh. Cherished GranPam of Jarom, Emily and Scott, Henry, Alex, Pamela and McKenzie. Cherished Great GranPam of Harrison and Jonathon. In accordance with Pam's wishes a private graveside service has been held. Messages to 223 Hoattens Road, RD 7, Ashburton 7777 or on Pam's tribute page on frasersfunerals.co.nz
POPHAM, Janis Anne (Jan):
16/11/1947 – 04/02/2025. On Tuesday, 4 February, following a short illness, Jan passed away peacefully at Hospice Southland surrounded by her family. Dearly loved and cherished wife of Des; loving mother and mother-in-law of Mat and Anna, Tim and Miwa; dotting Nana of Holly, Toby, and Aya; loved sister and friend of Sheryll and Lyndsay*, John* and Rowena Scott, Shari and Brett McLean; loving sister and sister-in-law of all the Spriggs and Popham families. A service to celebrate Jan’s life will be held on Saturday, 8 February, at Ascot Park Hotel, commencing at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated. Messages to 21 Duncan Street, Invercargill, 9810, or can be left on Jan’s tribute page at www.distinctfunerals.co.nz where a livestream link to the service can be found.
SHIEFFELBEIN, Wayne Mark:
After a courageous battle over many years, Wayne passed away under the care of the lovely staff at Southand Hospital and surrounded by his family on Tuesday, 28th January 2025. Aged 62 years. Dearly loved husband of Linda and specially loved father and father-in-law of Anna & Damian McKay (Invercargill) and Fran & Raf O’Neale (London).
We love the way you loved us
Much loved Poppa of Keilani, Brylee & Eden McKay and Brody O’Neale. Your “little squirts” in this lifetime and the next. Loved best friend & brother and brother-in-law of Richard & Karen Shieffelbein, loved Uncle of Jason (Oamaru). Respected Brother of Derek & Carolynn (Napier). Respected brother-in-law of the McGregor Family. A Farewell service for Wayne will be held at 2pm, Wednesday 19th February at the Kelvin Hotel, Level One, Kelvin Street, Invercargill. Messages to: C/- 15 George Street, Invercargill 9810
VERRALL, William Thomas Eric Ibrahim (Bill):
We are sad to announce the death of Bill who died peacefully at home on 4th February 2025. Bill is survived by his wife of 49 years Latheefa, his family Ayesha and Alice, Saeeda and Mikel and three beloved grandchildren Laila, Amani, and Indira. A funeral will be held at the Te Anau Club, Pop Andrew Drive on Tuesday 11th February at 1.00pm. Our gratitude to all who cared for Bill during his short illness. Messages to 37 Howden Street, Te Anau 9600 or on Bill’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.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]
