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

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BROWN, Jason Trevor (Brownie):
Of Invercargill, passed peacefully at home on Tuesday 7 November, 2023, age 53. Dearly loved son of Trevor and Gwen. Adored soulmate of Karin Colvin. Much loved Dad of Paige, Bree; Jade, Hannah, and Jordyn. Doting grandad of Rydah, Layla, and Sienna-Lily. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Tracy and Jason, and uncle of TJ and Jasmin. A service to celebrate Brownie’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Monday 13 November at 1:30pm followed by burial at Eastern Cemetery.
“Forever riding the wings of Freedom”
Messages can be sent to 159 Ritchie Street, Invercargill 9810, or to Brownie’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there is a livestream link to the service.

FLUIT, Lesley:
Passed away peacefully on Friday, November 3, 2023, in the loving care of the Parata family. Devoted wife of the late Frankie Fluit. Dearly loved mother of Irene, Arie and partner Raelene. Dearly loved grandmother of Matthew, Daniel, Liam, and Zachary; Nicole. A private family service has been held. Lesley will be laid to rest with her darling Frankie at Andersons Bay Cemetery. Messages to 39 Kitchener Street, Gore 9710.

McATEAR, Martin Gerard (Marty, Scotty, Mac):
Loved husband of Glenda. Died on the 27th October in Cromwell. A private service has been held. I want to sincerely thank all our wonderful friends, my caring family and kind work colleagues for the unconditional love and unending support throughout this very tragic time. I am truly grateful and indebted to you all. Thank you so much.

McKENZIE, Graeme Sinclair:
Gordon, Grant, Brent, Lynne and families would like to thank everyone for the overwhelming support in the recent death of Graeme. Whether it be visits, cards, phone calls, messages, beautiful flowers, meals, baking, attending the funeral and taking time to watch it on livestream. There were some wonderful memories and stories told. Many thanks to Ann McDowall for taking the service, and a special thank you to Donna White at Avenal Park Funeral Home for her guidance and compassion shown to our family during this very sad time. Also thank you to all the staff at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village for their loving care and affection over the past few years. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement from the family.

SMITH, Beverley Frances (nee Hellyer):
On 1st November, 2023, Bev passed peacefully at Wyndham Rest Home after a brief illness, in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Owen. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Graham and Deborah (Edendale), Evan and Lisa (Tuturau), and Michael (Gore). Loved Nana of Holly and Jayden, Summer and Ryan. As per Beverley’s wishes a private cremation has taken place. Special thanks to all of the staff at Wyndham Rest Home for Beverley’s care over the past 5 years. Messages to Smith Family, 233A Kamahi Road West, 3RD, Wyndham 9893, or to Beverley’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes.

SMITH, Beverley Frances:
On 1/11/2023. Dearly loved only sister of Glenys and sister-in-law of Keith Hellyer. Loved Auntie Bev of Linda and Craig, Susan, Brian and Mandi. Loved great-auntie of Charlotte, Abby, and Riley. Bev will be sadly missed by us all.