What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Monday 4th December

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ENO, David Arthur:
Aged 69 Years. Peacefully after a sudden illness and a courageous battle at Calvary Hospital, December 1, 2023, with his daughter by his side. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Enoch and Hanna Eno, Gloria and Casey Cumming. Fun-loving and proud Grandfather of Cora, Cayden and Millie. A private cremation has been held. A special thanks to the wonderful care given by the staff at Calvary Hospital, special mention to Sandy Borland for her support and kindness over the last few months. Messages to 9 Dyson St, Invercargill.

HALLIDAY, Jennifer Anne (nee Baird):
Jenny passed away suddenly at Dunedin Hospital on Friday 1st December 2023 surrounded by her loving family, in her 79th year. Loved wife and soulmate of Merv for 59 years. Cherished and adored mother and mother-in-law of Grant and Sonja, Christine and Murray, and the late Ricki. Loved Gran of Emma, James and partner Rhiannon, and William. Dearly loved Great Gran of Theodore Loved daughter of the late Joyce and Andrew Baird. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Margaret and Ian Milne, Doreen Guild, the late John and Rhonda Baird and the late David. A graveside service for Jenny will be held at the Edendale Cemetery at 2pm on Friday 8th December 2023. A memorial service will be held at the Te Anau Club, Pop Andrew Drive, Te Anau at 2pm on Saturday 9th December. Messages to Halliday family, Murchison Villas, 8/28 Pop Andrew Drive, Te Anau or to Jennifer’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where her livestream link is available.

HODGES, Joan Muriel Catherine (nee Scott):
Joan passed away surrounded by family at Hospice Southland after a short illness on the 1st of December 2023, at 86 years. Dearly loved wife of Russell. Loved, adored and respected mother, and mother-in-law of Jan and Calvin Douglas (Winton), David Hodges and Vicki Broad (Winton). Adored Gran and great-Gran, of Amie and Matt Curtis, Josh, and Millie (Dunedin); Danny and Shannon Douglas, Scarlett, and Merida (Lumsden); Bob and Jane Douglas, Rimon, and Arlo (Winton); Aaron Broad and Elyse Clarke (Dunedin); Laura and Tim Foley, Manaia, Atawhai, and Kimiora (Dunedin); Matty Broad and Sonja McKenzie, Charlotte, Olivia, Jossi, and Summer (Invercargill); Blake Molloy and Ashleigh Frewen (Dunedin). Daughter of Dave and Muriel* Scott, and sister and sister-in-law of Betty* and Mervyn Souter, Colin* and Ann* Scott, Maurice* Hodges, Melva and Alan* (Bunty) Hewitt, Lindsay Hodges* and Dot Shaw, Donald and Lois Hodges, Neil and Robyn Hodges. Respected aunty to all her nieces and nephews. Respected mother-in-law of Erina Rewi (Formerly Hodges) and taonga of the Rewi Whânau. (*denotes deceased.)
‘Joan was loved and respected by many with a huge heart and an awesome listening ear’
The Douglas and Hodges family would like to thank the staff at Hospice Southland for taking such great care of our precious Gran. A service to celebrate Joan’s life will be held at the Winton Presbyterian Church, Meldrum Street on Wednesday 6th December at 1.00pm followed by a private cremation. Donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Joan will be resting at home, 54 Moore Road, Winton where messages can also be sent or left on Joan’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz

MILLER, Victor:
Passed away peacefully at Southland Hospital on Friday, December 1, 2023, Dearly loved husband and best friend of Lynda, loved father and father-in-law of Jude and Ross* McNab (Balclutha) and Andrew and Raelene Miller (Waimumu). Loved Grandad of Daniel and Rikki-lee Miller (Dunedin) and Millie McNab (Balclutha); Liza Miller and Caleb Scobie and Emma Miller (Waimumu). Loved Great-Grandad of Hunter Scobie. A memorial service to celebrate Val’s life will be held on Tuesday, December 5 at 1.30pm in the Waimumu Hall. Flowers respectfully declined, donations would be gratefully appreciated to the Hokonui St John Ambulance. Messages to 122 Parker Road, RD 4, Gore 9774.

PEARSON, Elma (Elizabeth Mary):
Peacefully on Saturday 2 December 2023, at Southland Hospital on the 94th hole of her life.
Dearly loved wife of the late Warwick. Loved mother and mother in law of Liz and John Thayer, Jillian and Neil Boniface, Russell and Joanna. Loved Nana and Great-Nana of Sarah; Todd, Staci and Toby; Simon, Anna, Isabella and Harry; Scott, Megan, Emerson and Beauden; Juliet, Joe and Lizzie; Mark, Letta, Sophia, Oakley and Eli; Jamie and Lauren; and Ryan. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Doug*and Betty* Marshall, Ruby and Eric* Lindsay, and Billie*& Graham* McFarlane. Friend of Kerryn, Nigel and Brendan and families.
The service for Elma will be held in the J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Corner Esk & Doon Streets, Invercargill, on Friday 8 December at 1.30 pm followed by Elma’s interment at the Eastern Cemetery.
No flowers please.
Messages to the 363 Yarrow St, Invercargill 9810 or on Elma’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz where a live stream link can be found.

SAGE, Shirley:
Of Waikaia. 4 days short of her 84th Birthday. Peacefully on Saturday, December 2, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at Albany Home and Hospital, Gore. Dearly loved wife of the late Ron for 61 years. Much loved Mum of Susan and Stewart Roy (Balfour), Frances and Darryl Black (Balfour) Ross and Robyn (Waikaia). Much loved Nana Shirley of her 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the loving staff at Albany House and Hospital. A service to Celebrate Shirleys life will be held at the Waikaia Community Centre, on Wednesday, December 6, her Birthday, at 1.30pm, followed by a private Cremation. Flowers respectfully declined. Messages to Susan Roy, 1843 Waimea Valley Road, RD6, Gore 9776.