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

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BROCKS, Valerie May (nee Cross):
Passed away peacefully on Friday, May 19, 2023, at Gore Hospital, surrounded by her loving daughters. Dearly loved wife of the late Wilhelmus (Bill) Brocks. Loving and Devoted Mum of Russell, Diane, William, Phillip, and Shona. Loved Nana and Great-Nana to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved and cherished sister and sister-in-law.
‘An amazingly strong woman, a great life well lived, a rest well earned’.
In lieu of flowers donations will be gratefully received for the Breast Cancer Foundation. A service to celebrate Valerie’s life will be held on Thursday, May 25, at 11.00am, in the James Cumming Community Centre, Ardwick Street, Gore, then leaving for the Charlton Park Cemetery to lay her to rest with Bill. The livestream link will be available on https://livestream.com/accounts72885/valariebrocks Messages to 144 Palmerston Street, Riverton 9822.

CLARKE, William Gellatly (Bill):
On January 21, 2023, died peacefully at Lady Wigram Retirement Village, aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Gail, father of Fiona and Earl, step-father of Diane, Russell and Lisa, Helen and Gordon, special grandad of Ian, Neil, Amy and Brian; Adelaide and Emily; Ruby and Charlie; and Grace. In accordance with Bill’s wishes a private cremation has been held. His interment of ashes will take place at the East Winton Cemetery at 12.00pm on Saturday, May 27, 2023, followed by a memorial service at the Winton Top Pub, 327 Great North Road at 2.00pm. Messages to C/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545 or on Bill’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz

DUNLOP, Eric Alexander:
On May 19, 2023, peacefully in Invercargill at Peacehaven; aged 96 years. Beloved husband and best friend of the late Norma. Much loved father and father-in-law of John and Lilian, Ruth, Lois and Bruce. Loved grandad and great-grandad of Hannah and Stephen, Lenny and Dawn; David and Molly, Clarie, Caspian and Shepherd; Rachel and Matt, Taneisha, Max and Ella; James, Fiona and Charlotte; Ben and Trudy, Emelia and Hugo; Jono and Liz, Jackson and Maia; Pete and Marina, Marissa, Leith and Adelaide. Loved brother-in-law of Edna. Thanks to the Peacehaven staff for their loving care of Eric.
“With Christ which is far better.”
A celebration of Eric’s life will be held in Campbell and Sons Chapel, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel at 1.30pm, on Friday, May 26, followed by private burial. In lieu of flowers, donations to TEAR Fund New Zealand would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the Dunlop family c/- Campbell and Sons PO Box 183, Mosgiel 9053.

GANDY, Grace Esma Joan:
Aged 82 years, after many battles bravely fought, Grace passed in the care of Peacehaven and with Loved friends Ngaire and Sue by her side, on Friday 19th May 2023. Also loved by Steddy, Keifer, Clynt, Candice, Caleb, Paris, Corban, Jayne*, Dale, Crystal, Kadence, Taite, Blade and Maddie. A Loving sister and aunty. A service to celebrate Grace’s life will be held in the Southland Crematorium Chapel Rockdale Road, on Wednesday 24th May 2023 at 1.30pm. Messages to Graces tribute page at: mwfunerals.co.nz/s/grace

HENDERSON, Catherine Agnes (Cathie):
Peacefully at Rowena Jackson Rest Home on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife and best friend of the late Leo. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Wayne and Sue Edgerton, Maree Kerr, Julie and Greg Erskine, and Richard and Susie. Loved Nana of her 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate Cathie’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Wednesday, May 24 at 1.00pm. The service will conclude with the interment at the Eastern Cemetery. If you wish to view the service via livestream please go to the Avenal Park website, obituaries page and click on the link on Cathie’s page. Messages to 52 Montrose Street, Gladstone, Invercargill 9810.

MARTIN, Heather Isobel:
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday 20th May 2023, aged 78 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Peter. Much loved mother and mother in law of Ruth and Doug, Dan and Cherie, and Richard. Awesome Nanny of Sam, Mia, Ethan, Billy, and Jazz. Heather was a loved sister, sister in law, Aunty, cousin and friend to many. A Celebration of Heather’s life will be held on Wednesday 24th May 2023, 10am in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. A private interment will follow. Messages to 105A Mary Street Invercargill or to Heather’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

MURDOCH, Peter Watson:
24-7-1937 – 17-5-2023
With much sadness we announce that Peter passed away at home. His courageous battle is now over. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Judith. Much loved and respected Dad of Robyn, Russell, Susan & Richard Henderson, and Janet & Steven Tonkovich (Aust). Loved Grandpa of his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Loved brother of Helen*, Ronald*, Roy, Duncan*, Winston, Shelagh, and Gordon. “A horseman now at rest”
In accordance with Peter’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place. Messages to: Murdoch Family, 66 Turbine Drive, Monowai Village, RD 2 Otautau 9682

NICOLL, Brian Fletcher:
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Southland Hospital on Thursday 18 May 2023. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Margaret, much loved father and father-in-law of Bill and Sarah, and Katrina and Jason, adored Grandad of Felix, Quinn, Neela,
Parker, and Tate. A service to celebrate Brian’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street Invercargill on Tuesday 23 May at 1.30pm, private cremation to follow. If you wish to join the service via livestream, go the Avenal Park website obituaries page and click on the link on Brian’s page. Messages to the Nicoll Family C/- P.O. Box 1345 Invercargill 9840.

In Memoriam

LAKER, Tony:
1964 – 2022
Twelve months ago today our hearts shattered, losing the most incredible husband, father and best friend.
Tony, your legacy is the lives that you touched, the inspiration you gave, altering many peoples plans – if even for a moment, getting them to think beyond their usual thoughts. The laughs you shared with not only your closest friends and dearest family, but with strangers who so appreciated your beautiful, kind, positive way. The treasured memories that you are a part of for so many people, including those who travelled the world with you.
You would be so proud that we have continued to step forward, even when our hearts still ache in sadness and our tears still flow. Our loss is immeasurable, but so is the love you left behind.
They say you die twice. One time when you stop breathing and a second time, a bit later on, when somebody says your name for the last time. We know you will never die again.
We miss you incredibly
and will love you always.
Tracey, Meg and Flynn xxx