What's On Invers Funeral Notices
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If you would like your loved one’s death/funeral notices, memoriam
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DAVENPORT, Colin:
(of Picton and Te Anau)
"The Mighty Totara has fallen".
It is with a very heavy heart we share that Dad passed away peacefully, but very suddenly, at home in Picton in the early hours of Tuesday, February 18, 2025. In his 85th year. Much loved father, father-in-law and mentor of Sandy and Robbie (Ashburton), and Geoff and Deb (Wellington). Loved husband of the late Marion (Picton and Te Anau), and partner of Jackie (Nelson). Precious and very proud grandad of Tina and Clint (Western Australia), Josh and Nymfe (Invercargill), Chris and Bess (Dunedin), Jess (Christchurch), Hamish (Dunedin) and Sarah (Wellington). Very excited GG of Mackenzie and Harper (WA). Very loved and respected brother, brother-in-law, and uncle of many. Our thanks to all who knew Dad, and have been part of his wonderful life at Bridge, on the water and land, and in Picton, Te Anau and all parts in between. Messages may be sent to 1230 Lismore Mayfield Road, RD5 Lismore, Ashburton 7775. No flowers please but a donation to either the Cancer Society 06-0601-0044826-00 or the SPCA 03-0599-0278454-00 Ref. Davenport would be appreciated. A funeral service for Colin will be held at Sowman's Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, Blenheim, at 2.00pm on Friday, February 28, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. The service will be livestreamed and details may be accessed via our website www.sowmans.co.nz/upcoming-funerals
GABITES, Margaret:
At Mossbrae Rest Home, Mosgiel on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Dearly loved wife of Charles Sydney. A private graveside service will be held at Charlton Park Cemetery on Monday morning. A memorial service for Margaret will be held at the Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Monday, February 24 at 1:30pm. Many thanks to the staff at Mossbrae Rest Home, for their wonderful and loving care of Margaret, and to Graham and Heather Stephen. Link for livestream available at www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz. Messages to 30 Parklands Avenue, Mosgiel, 9024.
O’CONNOR, Edward Victor:
27.5.1941 – 18.2.2025. From Hospice to heaven, Eddie passed peacefully in his sleep. Adored husband of Lyn, loved son of Stan*, Aileen*, and Lois*, loved dad of Shane (Cheese) and Rose, Justin and Tania, Tony and Jane, Gaye and Pete, and Dean, loved Grandad of Michael, and Hamish and loved Great Grandad of Margot. Loved brother of Lloyd, Patsy, Kevin*, Marie*, Shona*, and Kath, loved son-in-law of Bas* and Ella* Ellwood, loved by all his nieces, nephews and their families. Dearly loved by his many friends (* denotes deceased).
‘Now at one with his loved High Country’
Much gratitude and huge appreciation for the love care and support given to Eddie and family by Dr Neil and all the staff at Invercargill and Gore Hospice and Invercargill and Gore Hospitals. On Saturday February 22, 2025, at Eddies request, a private family only graveside service will be held. All friends are welcome to join family for afternoon tea and light refreshments at the Waikaia Commercial Hotel from 2.00 pm. Messages to 90 Robertson Street, Gore, 9710.
STEPHENS, Jack:
Tragically taken as the result of an accident, aged 20 years. Dearly loved son of Paul and Heidi, loved brother to Sarah. Treasured grandson of John and Patricia Lochhead (Alexandra), and Ken and Carolynne Stephens (Kaka Point). Dearly loved nephew, cousin and friend to many. "Forever Young"
Jack's funeral will be held at the Owaka Community Centre, 9 Ovenden Street, Owaka, on Saturday, February 22 at 1.00pm. Jack's Funeral will be livestreamed. This link will be available on the Leishman Funeral Services Website. 'Donations to the Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust and the Volunteer Fire Brigades of Tokonui, and Waimahaka may be left at his service. Messages to 529 Tahakopa Valley Road, RD2, Owaka 9586.
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