What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Friday 24th March

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CLEARY, Raymond (Ray):
4/11/1936-19/3/2023.
Peacefully, went to join Helen and Grant on Sunday morning. Loved husband and soul mate of Helen*. Much loved Dad and Ray of Malcolm and Lisa, Grant* and Karyn. Loved Grandad of Ryan. Loved friend of Alan. Thank you for your dedication and devotion to our dad, Alan. A celebration of Ray’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Friday, 24 th March at 10:30 am. Due to Ray’s allergies, flowers respectfully declined, but donations to Hospice Southland would be gratefully accepted, and may be left at the service. If you wish to view the service via Livestream please go to the Avenal Park website, Obituaries page and click on the link on Ray’s page. Messages to Malcolm Cleary, 451 Tweed Street, Invercargill.

CRIGHTON, Samantha Jayne (Sam):
Sam’s family advise the unexpected but peaceful passing of a loved daughter, sister, granddaughter and niece on Wednesday, 22nd March 2023, aged 30 years. Dearly loved daughter of Wayne and Janine and sister of Rebecca, and Amy. A private family farewell will be held. All are welcome to join family to say your farewells at the Invercargill Working Mens Club on Saturday, 25th March from 4pm. Messages to 20 Jack Street, Newfield, Invercargill 9812.

MURPHY, Bunty (Catherine Helen):
Peacefully on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Jack. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Diane and Steve Andrews, Sandra and Alex Wilson, Peter*, Colleen and Peter Hampton, Shane and Vicki, Kim and Wayne McDermott, and Gary*. A much adored Nana and Great-Nana. A service to celebrate Bunty’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Tuesday, March 28, at 11.00am. Private interment to follow. Messages to 100 Park Street, Winton 9720 or to Bunty’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where her live-stream link is available. (*denotes deceased).

SPENCER, George Innes:
Peacefully passed away at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village on Tuesday, 21 st March 2023. Loved husband of the late Jeannie, and a much loved, son, brother and uncle. Due to George’s wishes a private service has been held. Any messages c/o 20 Broughton Street, Gore 9710.

In Memoriam

LAWSON, Maurice Patrick:
25-10-1951 – 24-03-2018
Those we love don’t go away,
they walk beside us every day.
Unseen, unheard, but always near.
Still loved, still missed and very dear.

HENDERSON, Robyn Patricia:
27.02.1956 – 24.09.2022
In loving memory of my soulmate Robbie, 6 months since you passed away.
In life I loved you with all my heart.
It broke my heart to lose you.
Gone but not forgotten always with me.
I cherish the years we had together, I miss you.
Rest in Peace My darling.
Fly High “I’ll see you again”.
Your loving husband Guy.

McLEOD, Keith John:
Left us 2 years ago today.
Coro’s David Platt is still a prat,
The News keeps getting worse.
The price of beer keeps going up,
It really is a curse.
The AB’s have lost a game or 2,
But retained the silverware.
Holdens won’t be in Bathurst now,
We bet that made you cheer.
Some things have never changed though,
As it dawns another year.
We love and miss you very much,
And wish you were still here.
Love from Jean, Shayne, Karen, Julie and families.

RANCE, Andrew Ian:
G1052739 – GNR 16 FLD REG RNZA 161 BTY.
UBIQUE
We talk about you not because we are stuck or because we haven’t moved forward. We talk about you because we are yours and you are ours and no passage of time will change that.
Loved always, family and friends.

WINSLOE, Leith Mary:
28.12.1929 – 18.3.2023
Passed away peacefully at Wharerangi Rest Home in Taupo. Much loved wife of Les Winsloe (dec) RNZAF (DFC & Bar). Treasured mother and mother-in-law to Lesley (Turangi), and Neil and Sylvia (Alexandra). Loved nan to Steven (dec) and Linda, Sharee and Brad, and Quintin and Sarah. Great-grandmother to her 4 great-granddaughters. Loved sister to Hugh (dec) and Elaine (dec), Barbara and Frank (dec) (London), Graham and Evelyn Kings (Invercargill). Leith’s family would like to thank Wharerangi Rest Home staff and Michelle at Taupo Alzheimer’s Society. A private cremation has taken place.
Taupo Funeral Services Ltd
Members of the Funeral Directors Assn of NZ

Acknowledgement

HAORA, Hamiora Jason:
Maraea, Kahurangi, Haora and Wepa Whanau would like to take this time to express our utmost Aroha and Blessings of support afforded to us once again during the loss of our father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, moko, cousin, dear friend, and loved partner. With love we send love, light and blessings to the Winton Paramedics and Winton Police Department (Constable Dave Blanks) for taking great care of our whanau and working with us. To the whanau in Invercargill Mâori Health Department and the Police who helped get Hami back to us asap and going over and beyond. The Winton Funeral Home for taking the best care of Hami whilst he was in their care. Sonny Tonihi for the tautoko on the Paepae. The amazing whanau and friends that got into action and got the ball rolling in Nightcaps at the house while we fought to bring Hami home. To everyone who dropped kai off to Winton while we were waiting. Bathurst Coal Mines for shopping and having workers take time out to erect the marquee. Once again, having access to their printer for service cards and memory books, suppling a portaloo and keeping it clean and maintained. The use of the projector and screen. Both Bathurst Coal Mines, TSL and Drummond Motorcycle Club for the marquees that were set up for the kitchen and dining area. Katrina Thomas, being one of the main ladies who did a wonderful job behind the scenes and making sure that the men and ladies had all the stuff they needed throughout the week. The wonderful strong women and men behind the setup of the whare and whare Kai and being there day in and out for our whanau, feeding us and holding us together, these beautiful humans being Tania and Willy Wilson, Robin and Polly Poihipi, BJ and Vina, Ash and Hine, Joy, Jess and Rangi and Asha Carr (Kapai energy). Our minister Sally Tily from Winton Funeral Home for attendance of service and being our go to person for help while waiting for Hami. Nightcaps Four Square for opening the doors for our emergency needs. Alana Barrett for the loan of her personal flat for extra bedding. Ohai/Nightcaps Rugby Club for the use of their shower and toilet facility. Waihape Excavations for helping put the hangi down for the hakari and supplying any artillery needed. Te Orua-nui Marae for supplying kitchen equipment and mattresses. Dipton Fire Brigade for allowing us to use their BBQ. Darryn Murray for the benches and gas tops, plus the outdoor lights. Priscilla and Gage Haora for holding us together and having our backs. Council Plot team who made the day as easy as they could. Te Wharekura O Arowhenua for coming out not only to tautoko our whanau but to bring some light and waiata for our whanau. Was absolutely beautiful. Thank you all! Especially to those who we have not mentioned, we appreciate you and your hard mahi during this hard time. You know who you are and we are so ever grateful for everything.
He Mahi Tâtou Mô Te Oranga O Te Katoa.
We should work together for the wellbeing of everyone.