What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Saturday 10th February

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
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AUSTIN, Peter:
Unexpectedly, at Dunstan Hospital, on Sunday, February 4, 2024, aged 65 years. Dearly loved husband of Sue, loved son of the late Dick and Heather, loved brother of the late Gillian, loved and respected by his nieces Dyanne and Michelle, and his fur babies. At Peter’s request a private service has been held. Messages to 16 Craig Place, Alexandra, 9320.

CAMPBELL, Heather:
On February 8, 2024, peacefully at Leslie Groves Home and Hospital; aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of Melville*, loved sister of Dave*, and Shona, sister-in-law of Joy, a much loved aunty of Emma, Sandra, Robbie*, and Penny; Vicky, Karla*, and Leith. Heather’s family would like to thank the team at Leslie Groves for their care of Heather. As was Heather’s wish, a private cremation has been held. Messages to 435 Glenkenich Road, RD5, Gore 9775.
(*denotes deceased).

CARTER, Donald Henry:
18-4-41 – 14-10-23. Joy, Ruth, David, Milner, Amanda, Bryan and their families would like to sincerely thank everyone for their love, kindness and support shown following Donald’s passing. The cards, letters, messages, phone calls, flowers were thoughtful and much appreciated. Thank you to Reverend Robert and all of the St Andrews church family for their continued ongoing support, also thank you to Joy Crighton & John Falconer for speaking at the service. NZ Healthcare team, Gore Hospital, St John, District Nurses and Gore Medical Centre, we would like to sincerely thank these organisations for their care of Donald. Our grateful thanks to the Gore Pakeke Lions Club & the Southland Teaspoon Club for their guard of honour. To Marie and the team from Aurora Funeral Services your support and compassion at a very sad time was appreciated. A loving husband, dad & grandad, now resting in peace. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgment of our appreciation.

GILDER, Neil:
1957 – 2024
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Loved son of the late Des and Mabel Gilder, much loved Dad of Kelly*, Simon and Lisa, Amy and Nathan, and adored Grandad of Dylan, Taylor and Keely, Colby, Caity and Ella. Loving brother of Geoff, Lyn and John Nicol, Trevor and Pamela. A private cremation has been held. A memorial service for Neil will be held in Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Monday, February 12, 1.30pm. Messages to 37 Pomona Street, Gore 9710.
(*denotes deceased).

GWYNNE, William:
Peacefully on February 6, 2024, at Hospice Southland. Loved husband of Miriam. Loved father and father-in-law of Paul and Katrina, Freya, David and Dale. Loved and very proud Pop of Star, Alex, and Piper. As per Llew’s wishes a private cremation has been held.
Messages can be left on Llew’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz

HILL, Edward:
Peacefully with family by his side, at Calvary Hospital, on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Evelyn. Loved father and father-in-law of Sharron and Shane Gibbons (Tapanui), Heather and Michael Leahy (Brisbane). Dearly loved Grandad of the late Hayley Couchman; Demi and Hannah Leahy, and a special Ted to Jake and Matthew Gibbons. A respected brother-in-law and uncle. A service to celebrate Ted’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Wednesday, February 14, at 10.30am. Private interment to follow. Messages to 50 Braudigam Road West, RD 5, Gore 9775 or to Ted’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where livestream details are available.

HOOGEVEEN, Teresa Alida:
Passed away peacefully aged 43 surrounded by love on Friday 26th January 2024. A much-loved mother to Matthew, Jack, and Ryan. Dearly loved daughter of Jack Hoogeveen and Mary Forrest. Loved Sister, Sister-in-law, Aunty, and dear friend to many. A memorial service will be held at Ascot Park Hotel on Sunday 18th of February, commencing at 10am. In place of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice Southland and may be left at the service. We thank Hospice Southland for their amazing care of Teresa. Messages to 263 Bain Street, Invercargill 9877, or can be left on Teresa’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz

KIDDEY, Harold:
(Formerly of Waiau and Marlborough) Peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, February 5, 2024. Aged 83 years. Much loved husband of Lynette for the past 56 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Melanie and John McIntyre, Andrew and Gina, Blair and Lynn, Nigel and Sharon. Devoted grandfather of Anna, Peter, Hamish, Reuben, Nina, Ella, Lachlan, Holly, Sophie, Kel, Kane, and Oliver. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Margaret* and Steve* Hood, Merle and Horrie Parker, Russell and Marlene*, Peter and Linda, Dianne Moss, Carolyn and Simon Spencer-Bower, Gary and Jenny Cook. Loved uncle to all his nephews and nieces. Donations to Gauis Cottage carer support would be gratefully accepted and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Harold’s life will be held in the Southland Crematorium Chapel on Monday, February 12, 2024 at 2.00pm. If you are not able to attend Harold’s service it will be live-streamed via his tribute page. Messages to Kiddey Family, PO Box 6006, Invercargill North 9841, or you can go to Harold’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/harold
(*denotes deceased).

MICHEL, Jennifer:
On February 6th, 2024, with her daughters by her side at Christchurch Hospital, aged 85 years. Dearly loved daughter of the late Lewis and Mabel Michel. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Jan and Jeff Manson (Mossburn), and Michelle and Mark Lewis (Christchurch). Much loved and treasured Nana of her nine grandchildren and adored great-nana of her 6 great-grandchildren. Beloved sister of the late Allen Michel, sister-in-law of Janice Michel and aunty of David and Fiona Michel and great-aunty of Johnathan. The family would like to thank all the staff on ward B4 of Christchurch Hospital and Woodcote and Anthony Wildling Retirement Village’s for the extraordinary care of Jenny. Messages may be addressed to the family of The late Jennifer Michel c/- Hope Funerals Christchurch, 27 Aymes Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Southland MS Society would be appreciated. A private cremation as per Jenny’s wishes has taken place.

MOODY, Marilyn Joy (nee Fisher):
Passed away peacefully in the care of Calvary hospital on Thursday 8th Feb 2024 with family by her side. Cherished daughter of the late Ereti & Charles Fisher. Loved wife of the late Brian Moody. Much adored sister, aunt, cousin and friend to many. In accordance with Marilyn’s wishes a private cremation will take place. A service will be held for Marilyn at a later date. A huge thank you to the staff at Calvary Hospital for their exceptional care of Marilyn. Messages to 115 Jenkin Street, Invercargill.

PLUNKETT, Allan Keith Roy:
On February 2nd , 2024, at Hospice Southland. Dearly loved husband of Lynley, loved father and father-in-law of Andrea* and Deane Stirling and Liza and Alister Hall, loved grandad of Mason, Hamish, and Paige. A Private service has been held.

Acknowledgement

GERRARD, Bevin:
Elizabeth (Liz), Alice and Leon and their families would like to express their sincere thanks for all the support they received at the passing of Bevan. The messages, cards, flowers, baking, meals, donations to the hospice, gardening. and attendance at the service were all appreciated. The ongoing support from friends and colleagues is making this difficult time more bearable. A special thanks to those who travelled some distance to be with us. We also appreciated the support of Nigel Edwards from Avenal Park Funeral Home and Andrae Peipi who conducted the service, for their guidance and making the occasion what Bevan would have wanted. Thank you also to Ray, Rodger and Daphne for their tributes at the service giving an insight into the life of a much loved family member. Our grateful thanks also go to the district nurses, the medical staff of Dunedin and Invercargill Hospitals and the Southland Hospice for their care and compassion of Bevan. Please accept this as our personal acknowledgement of our thanks to you all.

THOMAS, Kerry:
Barrie, Betty and Pete, Danielle, Courtney, Todd, and families, would like to thank sincerely everyone for their love, kindness, and support shown to us during and after Kerry’s illness and passing. She was a very much loved partner, daughter, mother, sister and grandmother. Thank you to all for the cards, food, flowers, visits and phone calls, very much appreciated. Thanks to everyone who attended the celebration of Kerry’s life at the Ascot Park Hotel – she would have loved it, especially those who dared to wear mismatched socks. Last but not least, to the medical personnel for their care and support, enabling Kerry to be at home with family and friends. To Distinct Funerals, your guidance and care was amazing. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgment of our sincere and grateful thanks.