What's On Invers Funeral Notices
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If you would like your loved one’s death/funeral notices, memoriam
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HYDE, Lesley Anne (nee Abbott):
Unexpectedly passed away on Saturday 7th December 2024, with her loving family. Dearly loved wife and friend of the late Graeme. Loved and adored mother and mother in law of Gary and Frankie, and Craig and Cindy. A one of a kind and special Nana of Kyle and Toni, Ashleigh*, Josh and Howie, Jacob and Chantelle; Sam and Nickayla, and Jess and Alex. Much loved Nana Fred of Aaliyah, Blake, Bayley, Millar and Rylee. Treasured pal and sister of Lindsay.
“The world has lost a beautiful soul to many friends and family”
A Celebration of Lesley’s life will be held on Thursday 12th December 2024, 1.30pm in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Private interment will follow. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Southland would be greatly appreciated and can be left at Lesley's service. Messages to 55 Inverurie Drive Invercargill or to Lesley’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where her livestream link is available. (*denotes deceased)
PERE, Laani Ahenata Ngaiwi:
After a courageous battle on Monday the 2nd of December 2024 Laani passed away. Loving Mum of Kamau and Hutana, loved Nan of Manaakai and much-loved sister and sister-in-law and Auntie to all her siblings, nieces, nephews and extended Whānau. One, if not the best Rousey to swing a broom. Loved and respected by many in her extended shearing Whānau. Our special thanks to the Doctors and Nursing staff at Southland Hospice and Staff at Clare House for their much-appreciated help and support during this time. A private Whānau service has been held for Laani. Messages to 256 Milford Road, Te Anau 9600 or Laani's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes.
TIPPEN, Patricia Catherine (Pat):
Passed away peacefully on 7 December 2024, aged 86 years. Pat was loved by her late husband, Roger. Dearly loved by her family; Christine and Nigel Edwards, Thomas, William and Lexie, and Katherine; Matt and Rosina, Olivia, and Sam: Damian; Stephen and Juliet, Lillian, Jack, and Charlie. Daughter of Bill* and Zita* Hogan. A wonderful sister and sister-in-law. Loved by her nieces, nephews, and extended family. A special friend to many, Pat, will be sadly missed.
Rest in Peace
A requiem mass to celebrate Pat’s life will be held in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 449 North Road, Waikiwi, Invercargill on Saturday 14 December at 1.00pm. The service will conclude with the interment at the Eastern Cemetery. A rosary will be recited at 728 North Road, R D 6, Lorneville, Invercargill on Friday, 13 December at 7.00pm. If you wish to view the requiem mass via livestream, please go to the Avenal Park website, obituaries page, and click the link on Pat’s page. Messages to The Tippen Family, PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9840. Avenal Park Funeral Home
WALKER, Kathleen Katerina (nee Unahi):
Passed away at Bupa Windsor Park with her whanau at her side, in the loving care of the staff, on Friday December 6, 2024. Loving Mum, Sister, Aunty, Nana, and friend of many. Kathy will be laying in state at the Hokonui Marae until 2.30 pm on Monday December 9. A private cremation will be held Monday afternoon. The interment will be held at Charlton Park Cemetery on Saturday December 14, 2024, at 11.30 am.
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