What's On Invers Funeral Notices
Funeral Notices are published daily at 6:40am Monday to Saturday, a free community service provided by whatsoninvers.nz
If you would like your loved one’s death/funeral notices, memoriam
or acknowledgement listed email it in word or PDF to [email protected]
CLARK, Lionel James (Terry):
Died peacefully in his 91 st year surrounded by his
loving family at Southland Hospital on Friday February 14, 2025.
Dearly loved and totally devoted husband of the late Denise. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Donna and Richard (Gus) Ronald, the late Jan and Phillip Douds, Rob and Jan, Jamie (Jim) and Leanne, Andrew (Gus) and Juliette (Jul), and Rebecca (Becks). Dearly loved Grandad of all his grand and great-grandchildren. Loved brother of his brother’s and sisters and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. A service to celebrate Terry’s life will be held at J Fraser and Sons chapel, corner Esk and Doon Street, Invercargill at 1:30pm on Wednesday 19 th February 2025.
Messages may be sent to 26 Marama Ave South, RD 9, Invercargill 9879 or a digital tribute may be left on Terry’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a live stream can be viewed.
COLLINS, Janeece:
(Of Riversdale). Peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on Friday, February 14, 2025, aged 54 years. Loved and cherished soulmate of Prudy, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Ricki and Penny (Invercargill), Matt and Brooke (Mosgiel). Adored Nanny J of Ruby, Louie, and Rosie. Loved daughter of Eleanor and the late Spotty (Neil) Coombes (Balclutha), loved sister and sister-in-law of Douglas Coombes and Shelley Neal (Balclutha), Darren and Tracy Coombes (Gold Coast), Sharyn and Deane Kelly (Gold Coast). Dearly loved daughter-in-law of the late Ngaire and Andrew Waddell, loved sister-in-law of Joe Collins (Riversdale), Lynne and Ellis Winslow (Knapdale), Bob and Sharon Collins (Riversdale), Trev and Trish Collins (Timaru), and loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Special and heartfelt thanks to Amelia, from Hospice Southland, for her care of Janeece and the family, over the past few weeks. As per Janeece's wishes, a private memorial service is being held. Messages to: PO Box 3, Riversdale 9744.
FLYNN, Grant:
3.2.1982 - 12.2.2025
On February 12, 2025, as the result of a tragic accident. Dearly loved and devoted Dad of William and Ashlyn. Adored partner of Penny. Loved son of Ross (Cromwell) and Christine Flynn (Winton), brother and brother-in-law of Craig and Ali (Cromwell) and Anna and Andy Robson (Christchurch). Special uncle of Harriet and Eliza Flynn and Harry and Olivia.
Missed terribly and always in our hearts.
A service for Grant will be held in the Harvest Hotel Convention Centre, 6 Barry Avenue, Cromwell, at 2.00pm on Wednesday, February 19. Livestreaming at www.affinityfunerals.co.nz/live-stream/ Messages to 10 Molyneux Avenue, Cromwell 9310, or leave a message at tributes.co.nz
GUNN, William:
Peacefully at Dunstan Hospital, surrounded by his family, on February 14, 2025; aged 84 years. Loved partner of Margaret, loved father and father-in-law of William and Kathy, Collin and Gina, Helen and Paul, Nakaysha, Catherine and Alan, and Debbie, loved grandfather of Ben, Mandy, Courtney, Simon, Georgia and Alex, great-grandfather of Hollie, Heidi, Lachie, Olivia, Samara and Brock. A private family service will be held in the Teviot Union Church, 71 Scotland Street, Roxburgh, at 1.00pm, on Tuesday, February 18, followed by private Interment (no one will be turned away if you wish to attend). Livestreaming at www.affinityfunerals.co.nz/live-stream/ Messages to 17 Scotland Street, Roxburgh 9500 or [email protected]
KNOOPS, Wilhelmus (Bill):
Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday 12 February 2025. In his 98th year. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Judy. “You were the most gentle and caring husband who gave me everything”, and the late Betty Doyle. Much loved and respected step-father of Michael Tipuna (Wairoa), Moiroa and Ian Dickinson, Kip Tipuna (Invercargill), Ivan and Maraea (Nightcaps), Norman and Donna (Christchurch), Maria and Tony Shore (Tuatapere), Nathan and Victoria (Christchurch), and all Bill’s many mokopuna.
“A True Gentleman”
Loved father of Pat and Frank* Childs, David* and Lorrie Doyle (Perth), John and Judy* Doyle, Elizabeth and Darren* Pine (Brisbane), and his many grandchildren. A special thank you to Calvary Hospital staff and Southland Hospital for their loving care of Bill. As per Bill’s wishes a private service and cremation has been held. Messages to 1264 Waikaka Road, 3 RD Gore or to Bill’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes (*denotes deceased).
SPENCER, Neville Roy:
Of Invercargill, passed away at home on Wednesday 12 February 2025. Aged 86 years. Dearly loved Husband of Daphne and much-loved Father and Father-
In-Law of Debra and Gary, Brendon and Anto, and Jason. Loved
Grandad of Nathan, Janelle and Angus, Joel and Sof, Caleb and
Great Grandad of Jordy. A service to celebrate Neville's life will be
held at J Fraser & Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill
at 3pm on Thursday February 20. Private cremation to follow. In lieu
of flowers donations can be made to the St Johns Ambulance.
Messages to 88 Exmouth Street, Invercargill. Digital messages may
be left at Neville’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where
a livestream is available.
STRONACH, George Maxwell (Max):
Passed away peacefully in the loving care of his family at home, on Saturday February 15, 2025. Dearly loved husband of Nancy, loved dad of Julian and Debbie, Amanda and Owen, much loved son of the late Irene Wybrow. A service to celebrate Max’s life will be held at the Gore Town and Country Club Stadium, 2 Bury Street, on Friday February 21 at 2.00 pm, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be left at the service for the Hokonui Pioneer Village and Museum. Messages to 12Wayland Street, Gore, 9710
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