What’s On Invers Funeral Notices

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HEBBEND, Ian:
Suddenly on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Loved and respected by his family. Details to be advised.

METZGER, Maurine Margaret (née Tinnock):
Peacefully, after a short illness, at Calvary Hospital, on 9 March 2024, aged 89 years. Treasured daughter of Ada Lauder* and William Wallace Tinnock, and dearly loved wife of Nicholas Graham (Tiny) Metzger for almost 70 years. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Paul and Rosie Metzger, Robyn Metzger, and Barbara Metzger and Syd Ball. Beloved Nana of Aaron Metzger and Jan Trow, Michael Stevens and Emma Wyeth, Lara Stevens and Bob Bowen, Hannah Metzger, Daniel and Michelle Metzger, and Amy Rosenfeld. Loved and respected by her 13 great-grandchildren. The whānau thank the exceptional staff at Calvary and Southland Hospital for their dedicated care and manaaki. Maurine is laying in state on Te Rau Aroha Marae, Bradshaw Street, Bluff. Her service will take place there on Tuesday 12 March, beginning at 10 am. After her burial at Greenpoint Cemetery, a hākari will be served back on the marae. Messages to 56 Bann Street, Bluff. Moe mai rā e te Taua. Okioki mai i roto i te rakimārie.Or may be left on Maurine’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz (*denotes deceased)

POWLEY, Elsie Myrtle:
Peacefully after a short illness on Friday, 8 March 2024 at Southland Hospital, aged 91 years. Loved daughter of Charles* and Olive, and sister of Charlie and Margaret, Ian and Nola, Shirley and Owen. Dearly loved wife of the late Arthur (Cowboy) and the late Rex. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Sheryle, Annette and Ross, John and Kay, and step mother to Stephen and Jo. Cherished by her grandchildren, great grand children and great great grand children. A very much loved aunt of Sandra and Matthew, Kristina and Nicki and all her nieces and nephews. Funeral details to be advised. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Southland Hospice would be appreciated. Messages to 118 Barrow Street, Bluff 9814. (*denotes deceased).

STYLES, Doris:
Peacefully, with her family by her side, on Sunday, March 10, 2024, aged 93 years. Cherished wife of the late Russell, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Jennifer and Ivan Longworth, John and Francie, Ruth and Grant Cuff, and Marian, cherished Grandma of Kaye, Matthew, and Anna; Liana, Troy, and Brine; Jonathan, Benjamin, and Samuel, and great-Grandma of her 11 great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate Esmae’s life will be held in Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Thursday, March 14, at 11.00am, then leaving for Pukerau Cemetery. Livestream link via www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz. Donations to St John Ambulance may be left at the service. Messages to 2D Albany Street, Gore 9710.