What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Friday 7th July

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MCEWAN, Alexander James, (Alex):
26/11/1949 – 4/7/2023. It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Alex, who peacefully passed away on Tuesday 4th July. Dearly loved dad of Wayne, father-in-law of Caroline. Best mate of Eric and Lindsay. An extended thank you to all of Alex’s friends and fishing buddies. Known affectionately as Cuz to most, and slim to a few.
“His wheels were never cold” but whenever he stopped he appreciated a hot kettle.
A service to celebrate Alex’s life will be held on Monday 10th July in the Southland Crematorium at 1pm. This service will be live streamed and can be viewed at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/alex. Messages to McEwan Family PO Box 632, Invercargill or you can go to Alex’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/alex

SUNDERLAND, Nigel:
Suddenly at his home, in Queenstown, on Wednesday, 28 June, 2023, aged 61 years. Dearly beloved son of Lesley Sunderland, much loved brother of Kerstin, Angela, Derek, Donna, Rhett, Hayley, Elana, Nathan*, Robbie, their spouses, and children. Much loved Uncle and cousin. Loved by all in the community. John 5:28,29 Memorial service to be held at 50 Forth Street, Invercargill, on Saturday, 8 July 2023, at 1pm. Messages and zoom enquiries to [email protected] Southern Funeral Home, Gore, FDANZ.

THOMAS, David Michael:
Peacefully at Southland Hospital on Wednesday 5th July 2023. Loved father of Jenna, Michael, and Lisa. Loved granddad of Matthew, Tyson, Amelia, and Emma-Rose. Loved brother of Les and the late Brian. As to Davids wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages to “Thomas Family” PO Box 632, Invercargill or you can go to Davids Tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/david

THOMSON, Michael (Mike) Kenneth:
On Monday, July 3, 2023, Mike passed away unexpectedly at Invercargill. Dearly loved husband of Debbie, loving father and father-in-law of Cherie and Kris, Brent and Suzanne, Tina and Sean, and grandad of Anna and Hunter. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Susan* and Tony, Peter and Robyn, Colin and Sue, Craig and Sandra, Jenny* and Tom, Leonie and James, and Clive. Loved son of Barry* and Betty* Thomson and son-in-law of George* and Noeline Pocklington. Loved uncle and great-uncle of all his nephews and nieces. A loved friend of many. A service to celebrate Mike’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Saturday, July 8 at 1.00pm. Messages to 53 Mitchell Street, Richmond, Invercargill 9810. *denotes deceased

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