What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Friday 29th September

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McKENZIE, Graeme Sinclair:
Passed away peacefully at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village, on Tuesday, September 26th 2023 aged 89 years. Loving husband and best friend of the late Lorraine. Loved Father, Father in Law, and Friend of: Gordon and Nicki Grant and Phil Brent and Moana Lynne and Kevin Loved Grandad (Grandie) of; Graeme, and Jessie, Blair and Brooke, Brad and Laura Kerry and Tarryn Martin and Damian Henry, Jack and Maggie. Great Grandad of; Ida, Elsie, Abel, Aggie, Delilah and Florence. A service will be held at The Avenal Park Funeral Home, 75 Fox St, Invercargill. On Tuesday the 3rd of October 2023 at 1.30pm to celebrate the full and well lived life of Graeme. The family would like to thank all the team at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village for their fantastic care and support of Graeme. No flowers please donations to the Cancer Society. Messages to 203 6/A McIvor Rd, RD 6, Invercargill 9876. Livestream link will be available by going to the Avenal Park Website Obituaries page and clicking on the link on Graeme’s page.

McKENZIE, Graeme Sinclair:
Passed away peacefully at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village, on Tuesday, September 26th 2023 aged 89 years. Loved Son of the late Eric and Myrtle McKenzie. Loved Brother and Brother in law of: Gordon* and Joan McKenzie Eric and Isobel McKenzie* Ian* and Ngaire McKenzie Jack and Betty McKenzie* Ray and Tui McKenzie* (*Deceased)

MOEKE, Russ Samuel (Rusty):
Peacefully, surrounded by his loving whanau on Thursday, 28 September
2023, aged 52 years. Dearly loved soulmate and best friend of Crystal
Dallas. A much-loved Dad of Terina and Tamati, Chloe and Marcus, Te
Aroha and Aaron, Renata and Savannah, Sasha and Jonah, Jackson*, Bella,
and Eden. A loved Papa of all his Moko. A loved Son, UNCLE, Cousin, Bro,
and Friend.
“Our hero, our teacher, our rock, the best Dad in the world.
The memories we have with you will forever be treasured.”
Rusty will be resting at Mahia Farm from Friday morning for those who
would like to come and pay their respects. A service to celebrate Rusty’s
life will be held at the Mahia Farm, 52 Perkins Street, Invercargill on
Saturday 30 th September at 10.00am. Interment to follow at the Eastern
Cemetery. Messages to 58 Waiau Crescent, Kingswell, Invercargill 9812.

MOEKE, Russ Samuel (Rusty):
Loved son-in-law, brother-in-law, and uncle of the Dallas Whānau.

TODD, Maureen:
29.08.1946 – 24.09.2023 Dearly loved wife of the late Toddy, Mum and mother-in-law of Allen*, Selwyn*, Nyron*, Tina and Shane Cuthbertson. Gran of John, Tasha and Matt, Granny of Kadia, Jade, Lara, Koby and Nixon. Loved sister and Aunty of all her nieces and nephews, good friend of Annette. In accordance with Maureen’s wishes a private service has been held. Messages to 4 Durham Street, Riversdale 9776. (*denotes deceased).

WILSON, Barbara:
(Gore) (formerly of Nelson, Hanging Rock, Mimihau, Mossburn) – Peacefully, on Wednesday, 27 September, 2023, aged 88 years. Loved wife of Ernie for 60 years, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Robert and Wanaka (Mossburn), David and Heather (Manapouri), Pip and Karl (Waikaka), loved Gran of Jordan, India; Forest; Amelia, Kim, Bella, and Jasmine, loved sister and sister-in-law of Gordon* Campbell, Margaret* Greenslade, Hilary Diack (Edendale), Ron* and Oriel (Kaka Point), loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. “Gone Home” A memorial service to celebrate Barbara’s life will be held at Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore on Saturday, 30 September, at 2:00pm, followed by a cuppa. Livestream link available www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz Messages to 55 Hokonui Drive, Gore, 9710