What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Friday 1st September

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BUCHANAN, Robert Charles (Bob):
Peacefully at Southland Hospital on Wednesday, 30th August 2023. Dearly loved father of Kim, Tania, Peter, loved grandfather of Ricky, Bonnie-Lee, the late Ivan, Robert, Michelle, Joshua, Mana, Jessie, Tania and Hazley. A loved great grandfather of all his great grandchildren. A loved brother and uncle. A service to celebrate Bob’s life will be held at the Eastern Cemetery on Monday, 4th September 2023 at 2.30 pm. Messages to Buchanan Family, C/- PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840 or on Bob’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/bob.

HEASLIP, Theona Mina (Ona) (nee Bryce):
Born 13 June 1949 – Passed 29 August 2023. Beloved Wife of the late Tony Heaslip. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Jason and Liza Heaslip (ChCh), and Lyla Heaslip (ChCh). Beloved Nanny to Charlotte, Tayla, and Sarah-Jane. Loved sister to Kaye, the late Rena, Stanley and Billy. I would like to thank all her dear friends and whanau who have supported Mum over the last few years. A special shout out to Jan, Vaughn and April, and Trishie who have looked after Mum, after Dad passed away 18 months ago. A special thank you also to all her dear friends from Bluff that she talked to daily. Last but not least, to all the family and whanau that went Mutton-Birding on the TiTi Islands that are like one big rowdy family, and get together for a customary three-month adventure … thank you all. Mum loved her time down there, and her ashes will be down there forever. In keeping with her wishes, a private service has been held and a gathering will be arranged in the near future. Messages to 344 Gore St, Bluff, Phone or text Jason 021 409487, or on Ona’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz

TODD, Darren Raymond:
Peacefully with family by his side at Southland Hospital on Wednesday, 30th August 2023. Dearly loved husband of the late Dania. Loved father and father-in-law of Tamara and Alex Sargent, Brandon and Rachael, the late Alison. Adored human of his fur babies KC and Pepper. Loved grandad to Hunter, Lacey, Arlo, Koa and his grand fur baby Jager. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Shane and Rosemary, and Rebbecca and Phillip Richmond. A loved nephew to all his nieces and nephews.
A special thank you to the staff at Southland Hospital for their love and care of Darren.
A service to celebrate Darren’s life will be held in the Waiau Room at the Ascot on Tuesday, 4th September 2023 at 11.00 am. Messages to Todd Family, C/- PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840, or on Darren’s tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/darren.