What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Monday 18th September

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COCHRANE, Robert Archibald (Bob):
At Southland Hospital on Saturday, 16th September 2023, aged 86 years. Loved son of the late Robert and Mary Cochrane (Nightcaps). Loved brother of Graham* and Nola* Wilson. A loved uncle of Debbie and Brian McEwan, Lucy and Oliver; Lynda and Des Ford, Albie and Anna, Harry and Melissa, and Alice, and Jack. A private cremation has been held.

GELL, Jennifer Braid:
Passed away peacefully at home on Stewart Island Saturday 16 September 2023. Dearly beloved wife of the late Ewan, sister of the late William, and sister-in-law of the late Val (UK).Loved sister-in-law of Jackie. Special thanks to the Southland Hospice staff, the wonderful Stewart Island nurses, and her dear friend Belinda who all enabled Jenny to stay at home. Private funeral. Contact Jackie Bagnall 22 Deep Bay Road, PO Box 34 Stewart Island or messages can be left on Jenny’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz

JOHNSTONE, Brian William (Charlie):
Peacefully on Saturday 16th September 2023, at Hospice Southland, with his best friend Tui, by his side. Dearly loved partner of Tui. Son of the late Bill and the late Jean. Brother and brother in law of Lorraine, Moray (Invercargill), Graeme and Gael (Perth), Ian and Noelene (Manapouri), Kay and Ian Carr (Christchurch), Alastair and Jannette (Jerusalem). Dearly loved uncle and good friend to many. A service to celebrate Charlie’s life will be held in the Southland Crematorium, Rockdale Road, Invercargill on Tuesday 19th September 2023 at 2pm. In lieu of flowers donations for Hospice Southland would be gratefully appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to “Johnstone Family” PO Box 632, Invercargill, or you can go to Charlie’s tribute page at: mwfunerals.co.nz/s/charlie

KREFT, Anthony:
On Friday, September 15, 2023, at Dunedin Hospital; in his 79th year. Loving father of John and Sarah (Ranfurly), Grant and Luna (Los Angeles), and Martin and Ellie (Dunedin), loving Grandad of Thomas, Liberty, and Skyla, much loved brother and brother-in-law of Jake and Donna (Picton), Mary and David Pescini (Matamata), Denis* and Sandra (Ranfurly), Elizabeth* and Warren Mulcahy (Mangawhai), and Margaret and Peter* Davis (Ranfurly), loved uncle Tony of his nieces and nephews, and a special friend to Ruth and Peter Findlay, Jim and Sue* Hore, Cyril Morris, Donald Dunsmuir, Paul Allison, Graeme, Nicki and Georgia Bremner. A service for Tony will be held on at the Ranfurly Stadium, 1 Dungannon Street, Ranfurly, at 1.30pm on Friday, September 22, followed by a private burial at the Ranfurly Cemetery. Many thanks to the wonderful staff at the Ranfurly Medical Centre, Hospital and Dunedin Public Hospital. Messages to 4 Welles St, Ranfurly 9332. (*denotes deceased).

ROBERTSON, Jennifer:
(Formerly of Merrydowns, Waikoikoi). Peacefully, at Windsor Park Care Home, Gore, on Saturday, September 16, 2023, aged 78 years. Respected friend of Graham, dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of Hamish (Perth), Duncan and Yvette (Dunedin), Blair and Sally (Waikoikoi), Alistair (Nelson), loved Grandma of Hector; Jessica, Jack, and Stella; loved sister and sister-in-law of Don and Bridget (Masterton), Margie and Dennis (Hawkes Bay), and loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. At Jenny’s request, a private interment of her ashes will be held. Special thanks to Windsor Park Care Home staff for their kindness and special care of Jenny over the years. Messages to: Merrydowns, 348 Koi Road, Waikoikoi, RD 1, Gore 9771.

RODERIQUE, Henry:
On Thursday, September 14, 2023, aged 79 years. Our loving, cheeky, naughty, and one-of-a-kind dad, grandad and great-grandad passed away peacefully at home to the sound of the sea. Dearly loved husband of the late Linley, much loved Dad, and father-in-law of Craig, Mark, Patricia and Shaun, Matthew*, Janine and Lyle, and Karen. Doting grandad and great-grandad to his 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. An honorary grandad to many others. A service to celebrate Dennis’ life will be held in the Bluff Community Church, 56 Foyle St, Bluff, on Tuesday, September 19, at 11.30am, followed by stories and laughter at the Te Rau Aroha Marae at 1.00pm. Messages to 293 Gore Street, Bluff. The sand may brush off. The salt may wash away. The tans may fade. But memories will last forever.

SNADON, Craig Kenyon:
Suddenly on Thursday 14th September 2023. In his 64th year. Son of the late Donald and the late Brenda Snadon. Brother of Julie, Cheryl, Melanie, Rachael, and Glenn. Friend of Gayla. As to Craig’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages to “Snadon Family” PO Box 632, Invercargill, or you can go to Craigs tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/craig

STIRLING, Colin Bruce (Bruce):
It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Bruce on Friday, September 15, 2023. Aged 91 years. Surrounded by family and friends and now free to run with his horses. Dearly loved husband of Dorothy for 54 years. Much loved dad and father-in-law of Dee and Shane, and Deane and the late Andrea. Dearly loved Poppy and friend of Laura and Jeremy, Tim, and Paige. The family wish to thank the staff at Bupa Ascot Care Home for the care and compassion given to Brucey over the last 3 years. And to Dawn, Margaret and Leah for medical care provided. A private cremation will be held and a celebration of Bruce’s life will be held with a date to be advised. Messages to 44 Newcastle St, Windsor, Invercargill 9810 or to Bruce’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

STIRLING, Ruth Edith Aileen:
It is with a heavy heart that we advise of mum’s passing peacefully at Clare House with Julie by her side on Friday 15th September 2023, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Mack. Loved Mum and friend of Philip and Karne, Julie and Russell Barnes. Loved Nana Ruth of Jacob and Holly, Oliver and Holly, Logan, Jonty and the late Kate. A battle well fought, now finally at peace with Dad. A service to celebrate Ruth’s life will be held at a later date. Messages to 11 Elm Crescent, Invercargill 9810 or on Ruth’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz

STIRLING, Ruth Edith Aileen:
Loved eldest daughter of the late John and Edith Sinclair, (Nightcaps.) Loved sister and sister-in-law of Brian Sinclair, the late Keith and Joan Sinclair, Ian Sinclair, Doreen and the late Graeme Sinclair, Judy and the late Dave Robertson, the late Bruce and Linette Sinclair, Neil and Margaret Sinclair, Donald and Philippa Sinclair. Loved sister-in-law of all of the Stirling family. Loved aunty and great-aunty of all her nieces and nephews.

WARD, Davina Margaret (nee Clarke):
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of a dearly loved wife of Colin, for 64 years on Thursday 14th September 2023. Dearly loved Mother of Leonard, Christine and Phil Crawford, the late David, Diane and Cris Clyma, Robyn Ward and Leigh Murray, Graham and Vicki, Nicola and Cody Hartvigsen. Dearly loved Nan of Jack, Cole, Sarah, Alice and Ryan, Mathew and Chantelle, Jason, Emma, Sam, Tom,Harriet, Jordan, Lucy, Hannah, Georgia, Lottie, Olivia, Maia, Indi. Proud Great Nan of Bella, Van and Penelope. The family wish to thank the staff of Johnstone Wing at Clare House for their love and caring support to our Mum over the last 15 months and we wish to acknowledge the Invercargill Medical Centre for their care of Mum. A service to celebrate Davina`s life will be held on Tuesday 19th September 2023, at 11.00am, in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Followed by a private family interment at Edendale Cemetery. Messages to Rowena Jackson Retirement Village, Apartment 418, 40 O`Bryne Street Invercargill or to Davina`s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where livestream details are available.