What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Monday 21st August

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BROWN, George:
07.02.1934 – 17.08.2023
Suddenly on Thursday 17th August 2023 at Southland Hospital. Aged 89 years. Tamaiti of the late George and Turupae Brown, and the late mama Lydia. Tane akaperepere of Rimamaki Brown. Pa to Tina, Ma’ara and June, the late George, the late Turupae, Tangata, Wendy and Darren. Papa to all his moko. A service to celebrate George’s life will take place at Invercargill Christian Centre, 165 Leet Street, Invercargill, at 1pm on Wednesday 23rd August followed by a burial at Invercargill’s Eastern Cemetery. All messages to 194 Regent Street, Heidelberg, Invercargill, 9812. Tangi ke, tangi ke, kua matou ua tatou.

CRAWFORD, Walter:
At Southland Hospital on Friday 18 August 2023; aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Flora. Much loved and treasured Dad, Grandad and Poppa to Pete, Sue, James and Rosie (London), and Stacy, Craig, Katie and Flynn (Christchurch). Loved brother, brother-in-law and special uncle to all his nieces and nephews in New Zealand and Scotland.
“May you rest in sweet and gentle peace. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts”
A service to celebrate Walter’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street Invercargill on Thursday 24 August at 1.00pm. Private cremation to follow. Messages to 149 Lamond Street Invercargill 9810.

DEVERY, Daphne Laura (nee Phillips):
Unexpectedly but peacefully, surrounded by family at Christchurch Hospital on Saturday 19th August 2023 aged 76. Dearly beloved wife of Vin. Adored mother and mother-in-law of Richelle and Craig Holland, Maria, Jason and Celia. Very special Gran of Brayden, Dylan, Kyron and Briarlee.
“Forever in our hearts” RIP.
A Requiem Mass for Daphne will be celebrated in St Theresa’s Catholic Church, Perth Street, Invercargill at 1pm on Wednesday, 23 August, and followed by an invitation to share further memories of Daphne over light refreshments. Messages may be sent to 32 Salford Street, Invercargill 9810, or to Daphne’s tribute page at www.frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where you may also access a Livestream link to view the service.

DEVERY, Daphne Laura (nee Phillips):
Dearly loved daughter of the late George and Edna. Dearly loved sister and sister in law of Elsie and the late Trevor, Russell and Valerie, the late Raymond and Pat, the late Valerie and Gordon Turnbull and George Dixon, Allan and the late Marie Glover, Kaye Phillips, Siitia Leti and Ali Tagomoa. A loved Aunt of all her nieces and nephews.

DEVERY, Daphne Laura (nee Phillips):
Dearly loved daughter in law of the late William and Vera Devery. Beloved sister in law of the late Len and Bell, the late Dot and Derek Fairbairn, Marion and the late Ian McRae, the late Ron, the late Allan and Nora, the late Shirley and Allan Bennie, Daphne and the late Ray, the late Kate and Wattie Todd, Robin and the late Elaine Faulkner, Arthur and Pauline, the late Kevin and Marion, Colin and Lynn, the late Angela McKerchar, Sharon and Murray Wood. A loved Aunt of all her nieces and nephews.

FENN, Evelyn Margaret:
Dearest friend of Kerry and Keith Dawson. You will be sadly missed. Love Kerry and Keith.

GALAMBOS, Margie:
Peacefully on Sunday, August 20, 2023 in her home in Dunedin. Much loved mother of Kate , Joe and Sam Richards, and families. Loved grandma to her grandchildren. Loved daughter of the late Joe and Erica Galambos. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Tom and Remy, John and Glenda. A celebration of Margie’s life will be held on Wednesday, August 23 at 1.00pm in St Margarets Church 208 Main South Road, Green Island. Messages to Galambos Family, c/o Gillions Funeral Services, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin 9012.

McLEOD, Miriam:
Peacefully, at Ribbonwood Country Home, Tapanui, on Saturday, August 19, 2023, aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bill, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Lucy and Lindsay Anderson (Gore), John and Rose (Wellington), loved Grandma of Nina, Peter and Emma; Libby and Ryan, Briar and Molly; loved great-Grani of William, Lexie; Klaudia, Marlie-May; and loved Auntie of all her nieces and nephews. In accordance with Mim’s wishes, a private ashes interment will take place. Special thanks to all the Ribbonwood Country Home and West Otago Health staff for their special care of Mum over the years. Messages to 250B Main Street, Gore 9710.

SMAILL, Roger:
Rog left us unexpectedly on August 18, 2023 while out doing what he loved. Much loved Dad of Anna, Beth and Bridget. Husband and friend of Neroli, father-in-law of Craig and Tim and special Poppa Rog of Esther, Freya, Ivy, Willa and Eddie. Join us to celebrate Roger’s life at the Rosebank Lodge, 2.00pm Thursday, August 24, 2023. Donations can be made in lieu of flowers to Clutha Foundation ([email protected])