What's On Invers Funeral Notices
Funeral Notices are published daily at 6:40am Monday to Saturday, a free community service provided by whatsoninvers.nz
If you would like your loved one’s death/funeral notices, memoriam
or acknowledgement listed email it in word or PDF to notices@invers.nz
HORNE, Wendy Grace (formerly Colvin):
Our lovely Mum and Nana has sadly passed away unexpectedly surrounded by her family on Tuesday March 11, 2025 at Southland Hospital. Dearly loved wife of Doug* Horne, and previously Trevor* Colvin. Much loved mum and friend of Geoff and Julie* Colvin, Chris* Colvin and Serena Buckley, Nicky and Bret Highsted, adored nana of Simone and Mike, Shannon and Amy, Harrison, and Jake, Jordan and Ashleigh, Josh, Markie and Josh, and Matt. Treasured great Nana of Madden, and Sadie and special friend to many. A service of celebration for Wendys life will be held in the St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Ardwick Street, Gore on Monday March 17 at 1.30 pm. Followed by private cremation. To view on livestream https://vimeo.com/event/4984639 Messages to Geoff Colvin, 25 Bangor Street, Mataura 9712. (*denoted deceased)
RILEY, Susan Elizabeth (nee Skinner) “Sue”:
Passed peacefully surrounded by her family on 7th March 2025. Much loved wife of Ken for 56 years, a life well lived together. Dearly loved and treasured mother and mother-in-law of Tim, Emma and Graeme, Sam and Micaela, and Nick and Debbie. Adored Granny to Jake* and Taz, Gus and Bridget, Lachie and Meg, and Tessa, Hunter, Will and Maggie. Precious Great Granny to Oakley and Skyla. Eldest daughter of the late Keith and Shirley Skinner, and loved and respected sister and sister-in-law of Vicky, and Rosie and Derek, brother Fraser. Loved sister-in-law of Marg and Peter* and Rosalie* and Larry. A true friend to many, touching the lives of all she met, forever in our hearts. Sue’s family wish to extend their sincere thanks to the Oncology and Radiology Departments at Southland Hospital and Hospice Southland, and to Dr Louise Bremer and Dr Kate Bayston for their compassionate care over the last 24 years. In accordance with Sue’s wishes, a private service has been held. We welcome family and friends to join us to celebrate Sue in her favourite place, Burn Cottage, Cromwell on Saturday 29th March from 2pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland, in Sue’s name would be appreciated. Messages to 132 Gimblett Place, Waikiwi, Invercargill 9810, or to Sue’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes (* denotes deceased)
Acknowledgements and Memoriam's: If you would like your loved one’s death/funeral notices, memoriam, or acknowledgement listed, email it in word or PDF to notices@invers.nz
LEWIS, Owen Russell:
Doreen, Nichola, Kylie, Jacqui and families would like to sincerely thank friends, family & neighbours for your support following the loss of Owen, our much loved husband, Dad, Father-in -law , Pop & Friend. Your visits, gifts of food, flowers, messages of support (cards, phone calls texts) and offers of help were greatly appreciated. A special thank you to Jo and Anne (Hospice Southland), our dear friend Linda & Donna and Jamiee (Avenal Park) for the care, kindness and compassion you showed Owen and our family during this difficult time. Please accept this as a personal thankyou to you all, your generosity has been overwhelming.
WILSON, Brian:
Joan and family would like to thank everyone that attended Brian's funeral. The friends and neighbours that sent baking and flowers your thoughtfulness is very much appreciated. Special thanks to Hospice Southland, and district nurses Gaylene and Clare for their dedicated care of Brian your support was helpful.
