What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Monday 10th April

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FLUIT, Nancy Lorraine (nee Olds/Campbell):
Cherished wife of the late Chris. Beloved Mother and mother-in-law of Christine and Stuart, Lorraine and Mike, Paul, Deane and Dale, Rob and Jess. Loving nana, oma and great nana. Special thanks to Dr. Mark Feeney at the Wanaka Medical Centre and the Dunstan Hospital doctors and staff for all of their care and compassion. A celebration of life will be held in the Upper Clutha Rugby Clubrooms at the Wanaka showgrounds at 2.00pm on Wednesday, April 12. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Dunstan Hospital Trust will be much appreciated and can be left at the service. Messages to 8 Mercury Place, Wanaka 9305.

HAWKE, Shirley Anne:
Shirley passed away peacefully on 6 April 2023 at Clare House, aged 86 years. Dearly loved mum and mother-in-law of James, Kaye and Keith and loving friend of the late Kevin. Cherished sister and sister-in-law and aunt to her nieces and nephews. A family graveside service to celebrate Shirley’s life will be held at the Eastern Cemetery, Invercargill on Friday 14 April at 1:30pm. Messages to 140 Yarrow Street, Invercargill 9840 or on Shirley’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz

HOWLEY, Kiwia Constance:
13/10/1962 – 7/4/2023
C1 I’ve carked it, Watch this space. I’m on my way to rock up chains and all to that Beer Garden in the sky, so best you and those who went before me are waiting with a keg of Speights and a keg of Vod cause it’s a long journey and I’ll be dry.
Kei te tu meke koe
Kei te tu meke taku hoa Tane
E aroha ana ahau ki a koe ake tonu atu
Haere mai ki te rere ki ahau
Kei te Tumekeia.
Cheers Beers S1
Loved Wife and Soul Mate of the late Wayne (WJ). Loved Mum of Kelly and Rob, Melissa and Whitebait, Conrad and David, Rouyden and Patrick and cat Twilite. Loved Taua of Lee and Ashton. Loved Nana of Ben and Jack. Kiwi-a to the Howleys and Friends / Mates made over the years. I will be laying at 9 Sneyd Street until my Tangi / Funeral, Friday 14 April, 2pm at Waiau Town and Country Club, 41 King Street, TUATAPERE 9620. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice appreciated. Messages to 9 Sneyd Street TUATAPERE 9620.

INSTONE, Joan Maree:
Of Gore, formerly of Wyndham, peacefully, on Friday, April 7, 2023, aged 66 years. Dearly loved daughter of the late Cyril and Hazel, cherished sister and sister-in-law of Suzanne and Brock Price, David and Pauline, and Robyn, dearly loved Aunty and great-Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Joan’s life will be held at the Calvin Community Church, 25 Robertson Street, Gore, on Thursday, April 13 at 2.00pm, cuppa to follow. Livestream available at www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz Donations can be left for the Idea Services, Gore, at the service. Messages to 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore 9710.

McLEOD, Colleen Rowena:
It is with deep sadness that our mum Colleen has passed peacefully away on Friday, April 7, 2023, at Resthaven, Gore, aged 87 years. Loving and cherished wife of the late Des. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Jan and the late Neville Broderick, and friend of Gianni (Melbourne Australia), Lynn and Andrew Beeby (Mataura), Helen and David Minty (Gore), Gail McLeod (Melbourne Australia). Loving nana of Jeremy and Sarah Broderick (Perth Australia), Wade and Lauren Broderick (Waterloo, Canada), Carla and Chris Devery (Edendale), Zoe Beeby (Invercargill), Garret Minty, Jarrod Minty and Tracey Brinsdon (Gore), Shannon and Mikayla Burke (Melbourne Australia). Great-nana of Riley, and Cooper Broderick; Cameron, and Alyssa Broderick. Nan nan of Scott Bredin, and Lachlyn, and Sasha Devery. From the Crawford Family of 11, Colleen is survived by her sister and sister-in-law, Shirley McIntosh and Rita Crawford.
‘Mum, you’re finally back on the tee – albeit a late start of 9pm. Dad’s been waiting 20 years, 3 months, 3 days, and 2 hours for the challenge, the loser to cook tea, the double gin’s already poured. Good Golfing.’
A private family service will be held at the Southland Crematorium. Messages to McLeod Family, c/- PO Box 289, Gore 9740.

STEPHENS, Thelma Marjorie (Marg) (Nee Gibbs):
Peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Rowena Jackson. Dearly loved wife of the late Johnny. A loved mother, grandmother, and a great grandmother. A friend to many. In accordance with Thelma’s wishes, a private service has been held. Messages to 29 Queens Drive, Richmond, Invercargill 9810.

STEPHENS, Thelma Marjorie (Marg) (Nee Gibbs):
Dearly loved wife of the late Johnny. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Glenda and Richard, Bruce and Jude. Loved grandmother of Jorg, Nico, loved great-grandmother of Sequoria, Salvadoray, Phoenix, Kauri, and Sullivan.
In her words “Finally off the planet”
Messages to 29 Queens Drive, Richmond, Invercargill 9810.