What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Monday 22nd July

Funeral Notices are published daily at 6:40am Monday to Saturday a free community service provided by whatsoninvers.nz
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AGNEW, Bruce John:
Passed away on Friday 19th July 2024, at Ascot Bupa Care Home. Loved son of the late Norma and Jock. Brother of Roger, Lynne, and Paul. As per Bruce’s wishes a private cremation has taken place. Messages to ‘The Agnew Family’ c/- Avenal Park Funeral Home, PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9840

COOPER, Keith Robert:
On Sunday July 21st, peacefully in his sleep at home. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Mary for 55 years. Much loved Dad to Garry & Mel, Bradley (Aus), James (UK), Stefan & Sally. Cherished ‘Grumps’ to Rylan & Bayden, Eloise, Riven & Jack, George, Emilee, William & Stella. In lieu of flowers, Mary please asks for donations to be made to Borland Lodge Education Trust – a place Keith was incredibly passionate about. Messages to 144 Branxholme-Lochiel Rd, Lochiel Funeral details to come.

O’NEILL, Sean David:
(The mad plumber and Irishman)
On the 17th July 2024. With very heavy hearts, Sean passed away peacefully in the loving arms of his soulmate and wife Bernie, aged 60. Loved father and father-in-law of Monique and Ben, Natalie, Bernadine, Jayden and Caitlyn, and Shyarne Much loved Grandad of Damien, Brook, Micky, Milley, and ? Cherished brother and brother-in-law of Stephen, Maureen and Mike, Helen and Steve, Julian and Sharee, Duanette and Moataz. Adored uncle of his nephews and nieces. Dearly loved son and son-in-law of Paddy* and Olive*, Mary and Tony Ineson.
“Sean it is not goodbye. Until we meet again, we rode this wave till the very end together.”
A Rosary will be held on Friday 26th July at St Mary’s Basilica, Tyne St, Invercargill starting at 7.30 pm, followed by a service commencing at 10 am on Saturday 27th July, same venue. Following the service, Sean will be interred at the Eastern Cemetery. At Sean’s request polish up your cars for his final run. Special thanks to Hospice Southland, especially Anne for all her support. Messages to 83 Nith Street, Invercargill 9812, or may be left on Sean’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz

SINCLAIR, Ian Harold:
Unexpectedly but peacefully on Thursday 18th July 2024 at Ascot Bupa, Invercargill Aged 87. Dearly loved Father and Father-in-law of Mark and Sue (Australia), Kerry and Kevin O’Connor. Loved Grandad to Abby and Mike, Bjorn and Todd, Richard, Guy and Sarah, Jordan and Emma, Quinn and Kirby. Loved Great Grandad to Maddi and Thomas, Kero, Bella, Ada, Meg, Sonny, Sloane and Savvy. Loved Son of the late John and Edith Sinclair (Nightcaps). Loved Brother and brother-in-law of Brian, Graeme* and Doreen, Keith* and Joan, Neil and Margaret, Ruth* and Mack, Bruce and Lynette, Judy and Dave, Donald and Phillipa. A loved Uncle to all his nieces and nephews.
A dear friend to Margaret Sinclair
A long and dear friend to Jon Spraggon (Stewart Island)
A dear friend to Sandy Sinclair (Australia)
A special friend to Stewart Island
Dearly loved friend to Lorna Hitchcock and her family – Karen, Lyn, Shayne and Dale Boy, Hayley and Leon Eruera (Australia). (*Denotes deceased) The family wish to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Ascot Bupa, Leah Brown, and Olivia Fraser for the care shown to Ian. A service to celebrate Ian’s life will be held at the Invercargill Crematorium on Wednesday 24th July 2024 at 11 am Messages to 506 Elles Road, Invercargill9812, or can be left on Ian’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz where a live stream link to the service can be found. Donations for St John’s would be appreciated and may be left at Ian’s service.

STARK, Jeffery Alan. Jake:
Peacefully in the care of Albany House, Gore on Saturday, 20 July 2024, in his 80th year. Beloved Son of the late George and Georgina Stark. Dearly loved brother, brother in-law and uncle. A private service to celebrate Jake’s life will be held. Special thank you to the staff of Albany House, Gore. Messages to 562 Herbert St, Invercargill 9810.

TODD, Christine:
On the July 18, 2024, aged just turned 74. Beloved wife of Moray Alan Todd for 47 years. Daughter of the late Bernice and the late Desmond Dillon. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Richard and Judy Dillon Ardlussa Robyn and the late David Will and family, Temuka. The late Desmond Dillon (younger brother). Favoured aunt to Jacqui, Mark and James Dillon of Southland, David Todd and Alistair Todd, London as well as brother-in-law Brian and sister-in-law Barbara Todd of Bristol. Much loved by the Miller family of Long Bay, Auckland. Will be deeply missed by all who knew her, whether in finance or teaching. A mighty Totara has fallen to the forest floor. A funeral will be held at Grahams Funeral Services, West Street, Tuakau, on Wednesday, July 24, at 1.00pm. The service will be available online to view at www.grahamsfunerals.co.nz/funerals-and-obituaries/?funeral=FI3bH. All messages can be sent to the Todd family, c/- PO Box 38, Tuakau 2342.

WHITE Rev. Father Maurice Norman:
215505 ChapCl4 (Captain) RNZChD
Priest of the Diocese of Dunedin. Maurice’s family are sad to announce that he passed away peacefully with his family by his side in the care of Calvary Hospital on Friday 19th July 2024, aged 92 years, and in his 51st year of Priesthood. He was the loved son of the late May and Norman White. Loved brother and brother in law of Marie and the late Alex Shand. Loved and respected uncle of Louise and Wallace Wilson; Michael and Kim Shand. Loved great uncle of Matthew, Kate and Carter; Olive and Mickayla; Hannah; and Tina. Much loved family member of the White, Reidy and Shand families. R.I.P.
Loyal and Faithful Servant.
Maurice’s family wish to thank his Calvary family for their care, love and dedication given to him while in their care. Requiem Mass for Maurice will be celebrated in St Mary’s Basilica, Tyne Street Invercargill, on Thursday 25th July 2024 at 1pm.  Interment at Eastern Cemetery will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be left at the Mass for the Winton Lions Club on behalf of the Winton helipad project. Messages to 473 Benmore-Otapiri Road, RD 2 Winton or Maurice’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where his livestream link is available.