What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Saturday 11th February

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CLARK, Colin Campbell:
Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Southland Hospital, Invercargill on Wednesday February 8, 2023. Aged 86 years. Loving husband of Valmai for 64 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Jennifer and Robert Bartlett (Well) Iain and Helen (Oamaru) the late Sharon and Ralph Allan (Dunedin) Michael and Megan (In’gill) and Lisa and Scott Harris (In’gill) A dearly loved grandfather of all his 17 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Morven and the late Sydney Munro, and Raylene Wishart. Loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Colin’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 1.30pm, on Tuesday February 14. Then leaving for the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to 105 Jenkin Street, Invercargill and tributes may be left on Colin’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a live stream of the service will also be available.

COMPTON, Bertram Alexander John:
Bert passed away peacefully on Friday, February 3, 2023, at home, surrounded by his wife and children; aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Angela for 54 years. Loved father of Debbie and Lyall (Sam), and much loved Grandad of Travis and Jaden. Loved Uncle of Kirsten and Andrew, and cherished brother-in-law and cousin. Eldest son of the late William Aitken Compton and Ella Amelia Mary Compton (Moore).
“The hunter has gone to rest – in green pastures and beside still waters”
As per Bert’s wishes a private cremation has taken place and the family will have a private burial at a later date. Messages to 112 Cheviot Street, Roxburgh 9500.

HEDLEY, Allan Westland:
10.03.1939 – 14.12.2022
Bev and family would like to express their grateful thanks to everyone involved with their expressions of sympathy in Allan’s recent passing. The cards, flowers and food were gratefully received. A huge thank you to Hospice Southland, Hammond and Ryder Funeral Home and the staff at Windsor Park Rest Home for their care of Allan. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.

JOHNSTON, Barbara Janice:
Rob and family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support following the passing of Barbara. Your cards, flowers, messages, phone calls, texts, visits, baking and meals meant a lot to us all. We would also like to thank everyone who attended the Memorial Service and joined us via the livestream too; it was humbling to see so many of you there to farewell a lovely lady. A huge thank you to the team at the Southern Funeral Home who enabled us to farewell Barbara with much love and respect; to the wonderful staff at the Wyndham Rest Home, we thank you for the care and love you showed Barbara and the family while she was with you; to those who were willing to contribute their talents at the Service to make it what we hoped for, we thank you. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgment of thanks and gratitude from the Johnston family.

LANGE, Judy (Judith Margaret):
February 2, 2023, at Hospice Southland. Judy died of ovarian cancer with total dignity, poise and grace. Loved wife of Geoff, mother and mother-in-law of Kathryn and Serge, Chris and Michelle. Devoted Nana of Mischa, Fergus, Eddie, Vanya, Sasha and Katya. The Lange family extend our sincere thanks for the respect, love and extraordinary care given to us by our friends, extended family and the many medical professionals we have come into contact with. Judy has been faultlessly cared for by so many talented and thoughtful people over the last 6 years, but in particular, for Judy’s final few days, she had the good fortune to have been looked after by the outstanding Southland Hospice team. Thank you all, for your skillset and empathy. We are in awe of what you do and will be forever grateful. A farewell celebration for Judy’s life will be held at 2.00pm on Friday, February 17, at J. Fraser and Sons, Esk Street, Invercargill. Please ensure you are Covid free before attending.

MARSHALL, Lynette (nee Diamond):
Passed away on Wednesday 8th February 2023, aged 77. Dearly loved wife of the late Colin. Loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Jo & Darrin, Robin & Neil, Jeremy & Nicola and loved Nan Duck of Ken & Annabelle, Kimberley & Paul, Bella, Logan, and Hazel. A celebration of Lyn & Colin’s lives will be held in the Gorge Road Country Club on Monday 13 th February at 2.00pm. Messages to Joanne, RD5, Invercargill.

MATHIESON, Roy Winston (Rocky):
02.09.1945- 07.02.2023
Peacefully after a long battle
Loved husband of Muriel. Dearly loved Dad of Debra, Brian*, David and Jane, Trina and Shane. Adored Grandad of Jade, Joe, Jamie, Ben, and Eva; Jack, and Alec; Liam, and Emma. A loved brother of Marion*, Les*, Dorothy*, Ray*, Elaine and Ken*, Jock and Susan, Eddie, Gwen, and Mavis. A loved brother-in-law of John, Shona, Alister and Sue, Ferg, Hilary and Geoff. A respected Uncle of all his nephews and nieces. Thank you to Southland Hospital, especially Oncology and Hospice Southland and to Otago Oncology Department. A private cremation and function has been held as per Roy’s wishes.
Win Awa

MOON, Bessie Violet (Midge):
Peacefully on Monday 1 February 2023; aged 101 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Cyril, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Jacqueline and Peter, Christine and John, Christopher and Aileen, loved Grandmother to Sarah, David, Jacqui, and Libby, Great Grandmother to Thorben, Kester, Jack, Indie, Max, George, and Luca. A service to celebrate Midge’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street Invercargill on Wednesday 15 January at 11.00am. Private cremation to follow. If you wish to join the service via livestream, go to the Avenal Park website, Obituaries page and click on the link on Midge’s page. In lieu of flowers donations to the cancer society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 30 Cunaris Way, Te Anau 9600.

MORRIS, Bert:
Of Invercargill. Passed peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, aged 87. Devoted husband of Angela for 64 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Julia and Dave Latham, Alex and Nic Morris, and Nick and Trina Morris. Adoring Grandad of Chrissy, Robbie, Sienna and Catalina, Troyden, Kade, and Mitchell; and Great-Grandad of Tony, Ryan, Olivia, and Bailey. Dearly loved companion of Holly. A service to celebrate Bert’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon Sts, Invercargill, on Monday, February 13 at 2.00pm, followed by interment at Eastern Cemetery. Messages can be sent to 106 Waiau Crescent, Invercargill 9812, or to Bert’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there will be a livestream link to the service.

REDFERN, Ewan:
Kenmare Street, Alexandra. Died January 29, 2023. Ewan’s family and friends are invited to an informal celebration of his life, on Monday February 27, at 2.00pm, at the RSA Club rooms, 35 Centennial Avenue, Alexandra.

SPAIN, Brian Beaton:
Brian passed peacefully at Southland Hospital on Tuesday, 7 February 2023, with Ruth and Melissa at his side, aged 81 years. Brian is now at peace, no more suffering. Love Husband of Ruth, for 55 years. Much loved Dad to Fergus (Rolleston), Stephen and Bev (Tasmania), Blair*, and Melissa (Opio). Adored Grandad of Kaylee, Rebecca, Tait, Logan, and Jack.
“Love Hurts”
Loved brother and brother-in-law to Graeme and Helen Spain, and Keith and June Spain, Mavis* and Noel* Allison, June* and Colin Moyles, Maree* and John* Kempthorne, Nelson and Roseanne Pyper, Gordon* and Margaret* Pyper, Colin* and Joy Pyper, Carol and Robbie Diack, and Sid Pyper. A loved Uncle to many. A service for Brian will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Tuesday, 14 February 2023 at 11.00am. Following a cuppa, Brian will be taken to the Eastern Cemetery where he will be laid to rest beside his son, Blair. If you wish to view the service via livestream, please go to the Avenal Park Website, obituaries page and click on the link on Brian’s page. Messages to 99 Milton Park Road, RD 1, Invercargill 9871.

STEWART, Lola:
Our lovely Lola passed away, quietly and peacefully, on Monday, December 5, 2022, aged 92 years. Loved wife of the late Roy (Gore), cherished mother and mother-in-law of David and Kerry (Wellington), Megan and Richard Pope (Adelaide), Leigh-Anne and Duncan Jefferis (West Melton), and adored and loving Grandma and Great-Grandma. A service celebrating Lola will be held at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 7 Traford Street, Gore, on Tuesday, February 14, at 1.00pm, followed by private interment of her ashes with Dad at Charlton Park Cemetery. In recognition of Lola’s zest for life, please wear bright colours. So many people have loved and cared for Mum, from Brisbane, 64 years in Gore, and the last two years in Christchurch. We are deeply grateful to each and every one of you. Service link livestream.com/accounts72885/lolastewart
“A loving life, well lived, and she always made people smile.”
Messages to the Stewart Family, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore 9710.

WALKER-POMARE, Te Hekenga o Rangi Kaiawha:
Sadly our beautiful baby boy was born sleeping on Friday 10 February 2023. Dearly loved and cherished son of Kiriana Walker-Leonard and Ben Pomare, loved wee brother of Te Raumiria Walker-Leonard, Jahvaan Leonard-Pomare, Ahorangi Leonard-Pomare, Azariah Pomare. The whanau will be at Nga Hau E Wha Marae from Sunday, until the service which will be held on Monday 13 February. Te Hekenga o Rangi will be lovingly laid to rest at the Eastern Cemetery.