What’s On Invers Funeral Notices - Saturday 5th April

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 notices@invers.nz

BEER, John William:
On 31 March, surrounded by his loving family, John went to sleep after a courageous battle. Beloved and precious soul mate of Pamela Anne. Father and father-in-law Andrew & Jackie Beer (Melbourne), Grant and the late Danielle Meikle (Invercargill) and Rachel Beer (Queenstown). Beloved and special grandfather (Grandy) of Ariana, EllaRose, Jake and Scarlett. Peacefully sleeping awaiting the resurrection. As per John’s wishes a private service has been held. Messages to 40 Mill Road North, Myross Bush, 2RD, Invercargill or to John’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

BROWN, Heath:
Passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025 after a courageous battle at Loganlea, Brisbane, aged 51 years. Dearly loved husband of Jackie, and loved father of Maigan, Joseph, Mila and Riley*, stepfather of Joshua and Caleesto. Loved son of Mary and Bill*, brother, brother-in-law and uncle of Bevan, Julie and Ben, and Diane, Nathan, Sam and Billy. A memorial service will be held later. Messages for the family can be sent to 23 Myross Road, RD 6, Invercargill 9876.
(*denotes deceased).

CURRY, Michael John:
In the early hours of Tuesday morning, 1st April 2025, Michael passed away surrounded by his family. Loved husband of the late Fa’alua Lusia Vailoaloa Curry. Son of Francis and Myrtle Curry, one of their 11 children. Loved father of Sulesa, Makelita, Denise, Fiatagata, Pesamino and Taualai. Loved Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Michael is resting at his home with visitors welcome. A service to celebrate Michael’s life will be held in the Southland Crematorium Chapel, Rockdale Road, Invercargill, on Monday 7th April 2025 at 2pm. Messages can be sent to the “Curry Family” PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840 or left on Michael’s tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/michael.
Ia manuia lau malaga.

DUSTON, David:
Dave died peacefully on March 27, 2025, at Southland Hospital. Loved husband of Lois (nee Blackmore) and the late Heather (nee Eastlake). Loved father and father-in-law of Chris and Steve Lindsay (Invercargill) Graham and Meagan (Christchurch) John and Marianne (Auckland) Tim Duston and Lindy Fursman (London) Loved Grandfather of Victoria and Josh Barnfather, Sarah and Matt McKenzie, Samuel; Neve, Will, Hugh; Anna, Rachel; Claudia, Eva. Loved Great-Grandfather of Ned and Walter McKenzie. Dave's wishes were to have a private cremation which has been held. There will be a Memorial Service held to celebrate David's life at J Fraser and Son's on Thursday, April 10, at 10.00am. Messages to,111 Catherine Street, Windsor, Invercargill 9810, or to David's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

GRAY, Dianne Mary:
23.11.1958 - 07.03.2025.
David, Matthew, Jonathan & Anita, Lydia, Hannah Caz & Angus would like to sincerely thank everyone for their expressions of sympathy and support, following the passing of Dianne. Dianne was a loved wife, mother, mother in-law and grandma. Thank you to those who visited, brought food, sent messages, cards and flowers and joined us for the celebration of Dianne’s life. We took great comfort from your kindness, thoughfulness and presence. Our thanks to the staff at Vickery Court for their care of Dianne during the 9 months she resided there. Also special thanks to the members of Windsor Community Church for the support given to both Dianne and our family. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement from the Gray Family.

LAWRENCE, Eleanor:
Of Cromwell (formerly of Wallacetown), passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025, at Goldenview Care, Cromwell, on the eve of her 83rd birthday. Dearly loved wife of the late Allan David (Dave) Lawrence. Cherished mother of Chris and Jilleen, and beloved 'Granna' to Sian and Derek, Jehnna and Nick, Amy, and Hannah. Treasured aunt to Meg, Lesley, Robyn, Bruce and Kristy. The family sincerely thank the team at Goldenview Care for their kindness and support. As per Eleanor's wishes, a private cremation has been held. Messages may be sent to the Lawrence Family, PO Box 31, Alexandra, 9340.

LONG, Stephen Phillip:
31.03.2025
Loved husband and best friend of Helen. Best father and father-in-law of Warwick and Ash, James and Polly, Samuel*, Abbie and Tim. Much loved poppy to all his grandchildren. A funeral service will be held in the Avenal Park Lounge, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Tuesday 8 April at 2:00pm, followed by interment at Eastern Cemetery. All correspondence to 7 Strawberry Place, Geraldine 7930

LONG, Stephen Phillip:
In memory of a best mate and friend, Steve, who passed away suddenly on Monday, 31 March 2025. You will be missed by us all and forever in our hearts. Ray and Susan Cocker and family, Wallacetown.

PRICE, Frederick Roger:
(13/5/1939 - 30/3/2025) of Oporo and Winton. After a short illness, Roger hung up his helmut and hopples for the final time, surrounded by his loving family. Devoted and cherished husband of 60 years of Helen. Proud & much loved Father/Mentor/Father-in-law of John and Katrina, Grant and Janaya, David and Amelia. Special ‘Roger’ of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Emilia, Harriet and Angus, Sam, Josh, William and Tim, Charlie and Azalyia, Ada and Ralph, and Frankie. At Roger’s request, a private service has been held. With tangerine and royal blue silks fluttering behind pounding hooves, Roger took his final lap before being laid to rest in the St John’s Cemetery, Waikiwi. Roger and Family wish to acknowledge the wonderful care received from Hospice and his medical teams. Messages can be sent to the “Price Family”, PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840 or on Roger’s tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/roger.

TIRIAERE, John Ua:
Passed away in Auckland on March 31, 2025; aged 58. Treasure son of Ua and Heather. Brother of Kerri, Brendan and Kylie. Loved husband of Teremoana and dearly loved father of Sueana, John, Evelyn and Aere. Special loved grandad of Zion and Patsy Rose. Nephew, uncle and cousin of many. A service for John will be held at Avenal Park Funeral Home, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Wednesday, April 9, at 11.00am, interment to follow at the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to 37 Aicken road Otatara 9879.
Sadly missed

TURNBULL, John Malcolm:
Peacefully on April 3,2025 at Resthaven Village, Gore. Much loved father and best friend of Mathew (Ralph) and Laura, adored Pop of Ethan, and Antony, a dear friend of Shirley. Loved son of Andrew* and Mandy*, loved brother and brother-in-law of Robert* and Ailex*, Jim* and Elizabeth, Blanche and Russell* Elliott, and Fred* Shanks, Andrew* and Lorena*, Gordon* and Valerie*, Jack and Mary, friend of Lynette, and a loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. (*denotes deceased). Messages to 48 Broughton Street, Gore 9710. At John’s request a private cremation has been held. A gathering to share memories will be held on April 12, 2025 at the Mataura RSA, 49 River Street, Mataura at midday.

VAN WICHEN, Georgina May (Gina):
With broken hearts our Family would like to advise of the passing of Gina in Dunedin Hospital on Tuesday 31st March 2025. In her 86th year. Loved and cherished Mother and Mother-in-law of Ruby Briede, Noel and Anna, Justin and Jude, Kim and Tina. Loved Oma of Kane, Shawn, Mike, Nelia. Emily, Maddy, and Corrie. Loved Great Oma of Matai, Drew, Keita, Alec, William, Justin, and Lesley. Hazel, Cora, and Ander. Sister of Florence. A loved Aunty of all her nephews and nieces.
“Gina is now walking the golden streets of Heaven”
A service to celebrate Gina’s life will be held in the Lindisfarne Methodist Church Chapel on Tuesday 8th April 2025 at 1pm. Messages can be sent to “Van Wichen Family”, PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840 or on Gina’s tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/gina

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 notices@invers.nz