What’s On Invers Funeral Notices

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CARTER, Margaret Elwyn:
Unexpectedly at Dunedin Hospital, on Friday March 1, 2024, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife and friend of William(Bill) Carter, loved daughter of Arthur(Mac) and Gladys* McColl. Loved and devoted sister and sister-in-law of Clare Slade* and Mervyn* Gray (Gore), Bruce* and Margaret* McColl (Cromwell), Vivienne and Bill* Fraser (Waikaia). Loved and respected Aunt of her nieces and nephews. Aunt and special friend to Leigh Fraser. Loved stepmother of Bev Carter (Whangarei), Jeff Carter (Te Anau), Stephen and Anne* Carter (Invercargill). A private family gathering to be held. (*denotes deceased). Messages to P.O. Box 57, Waikaia, 9745 or 50 Milton Street, Gore 9710.

HUMPHRIES, Raewyn:
It is with great sadness we advise Raewyn passed away suddenly at Dunedin Hospital on Saturday, March 2, 2024; aged 70 years. Dearly loved daughter of Colin* and Alwyn* Humphries, loved sister and sister-in-law of Noeline* and Lewis Marshall, Lloyd and Janet Humphries, and Graeme and Juliet* Humphries, treasured aunty of Emily and Jeremy, Timothy and Kara, Anna, Jonathan and Kylie; Claire and Michael, Andrew and Hollie, Bridget and Mallory; Brendon and Stefanie, and Jared, adored by all her great-nieces and nephews, and a friend of many. The family wish to express their appreciation for the dedicated care and attention provided for Raewyn by the ICU team and the many caring people at Dunedin Public Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations to Diabetes Otago Inc would be appreciated and may be left at the service or lodged via www.diabetes.org.nz/donate A service to celebrate Raewyn’s life will be held in Dunedin City Baptist Church, 19 Main South Road, Concord, Dunedin, at 1.30pm on Thursday, March 7, followed by private cremation. Messages to 76 McBride Road, 4RD, Gore 9774, or leave a message on Raewyn’s page at www.tributes.co.nz where you can also access a link to livestream the service.
(*denotes deceased).

O’BRIEN, Leonard:
Peacefully, after a short illness, at Dunstan Hospital, on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Elaine, much loved father and father-in-law of Paul, Ngaire and Tim, Phil and Andrea, and adored Pop of Maddy, Sam, Billy, Joe and Gus. Private cremation has been held. A memorial service to celebrate Len’s life will be held in the Lowburn Hall, on Tuesday, March 5, at 11.00am. Messages to 24 Horace Street, Cromwell 9310.

SMITH, Colin:
Passed away peacefully on Friday, March 1, 2024, surrounded by his family. Loved son of John and Eliza. Much loved partner and best friend to Shona. Loved Dad of Nicholas, Carmen, Leroy, Zana, and Luke. Loved Grandfather, brother, and uncle to all of his family. Loved friend to many. Colin will be resting at Nga Hau E Wha Marae, 193 Conon street, Invercargill, until his service. A service will be held for Colin on Tuesday, March 5 at 10.00am at Nga Hau E Wha. Messages to 2/224 Spey Street, Invercargill.

TITCHMARSH, Tessa Jane:
Our beloved Tessa Jane Titchmarsh passed away peacefully on Friday 1st March 2024, aged 3 years, after a short battle with cancer. Taken from the world far too early and leaving a massive hole in everyone’s heart that had pleasure of meeting her. The memory of Tessa will remain in our hearts. Tessa was loved by all especially by her parents Julie Little and Tyler Titchmarsh, sisters Rosie and Gracie, Grandparents Richard and Cheryl Little, Neil and Susan Titchmarsh, Aunties and Uncles Sam and Jenny, Michael and Keryn, Greg and Shannon, Justin and Nicola, Sarah and Great Aunty Susan. A memorial service for Tessa will be held on Wednesday 6th March 2024, 1.30pm in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Private interment at Eastern Cemetery will follow. Messages to 400 St Andrew Street, Invercargill or to Tessa’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where her livestream link can be viewed.

WALLACE, Noeline:
Passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side, on Saturday March 1, 2024, at Gore Hospital. Much loved best friend of the late Graham for 55 years. Treasured Mum and Nana of Kristine, Karen, Ewen, Liam, Jayden, and Brendan; Brent, Ginny, Nate, Isla, and Lily, and a dearly loved sister, sister-in-law, and Aunty.
‘It doesn’t matter where you go in life…
What you do…
It’s who you have beside you’.
In accordance with Noeline’s wishes a private cremation will be held. A special thanks to Dr Rebecca Stewart, and to all the staff of Invercargill and Gore Hospital staff for their dedication and skill, and to the lovely St John’s Staff. Messages to 31 Hyde Street, Gore 9710.