What’s On Invers Funeral Notices - Saturday 12th April

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

BURTENSHAW, Deborah:
Of Riverton, Deb died peacefully after a short illness on April 5th, 2025, at Hospice Southland. Loved wife of Vaughan. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Roxy and Steve, loved Nana of Jack and Sadie (Melbourne). Many thanks to the compassionate staff at Hospice Southland for their love and care. Deb’s wishes were to have a private cremation which has been held. Please send messages to “Burtenshaw Family”, PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840.

CARLAW, Neville Robert :
Peacefully in the care of Rose Lodge, on Thursday 3rd April 2025. In his 71st year. Father of Sarah and Mark. Loved son of Bob* and Nita* Carlaw. Brother and brother-in-law of Marilyn and Keith, Joanne and Phil. As per Neville’s wishes a private service has been held. Messages can be sent to the “Carlaw Family”, PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840 or on Neville’s tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/neville. *Denotes deceased.

HASTIE, Elizabeth Anne (Betty, nee de Terte):
Peacefully on April 11,2025 at Resthaven, Gore; in her 94th year. Much loved daughter of the late Myrtle and Edwin de Terte and stepdaughter of the late Ray. Loved and devoted wife of the late Robert (Bob) Hastie, adored mother and mother-in-law of Bruce and Donna, Euan and Rosemary, Adele, Lee Ann, Andrew and Marzie, loved and cherished Grandma Bee and great Grandma Bee of Lisa, Bradley, Rebecca, Anna, John, Michael, Connor, Ethan, Izac, Shelby, Bella, Toby, Jacob, Ellie, Grace, Jayne, Aria, and Marley. Loved sister of Jean, loved Auntie Bee of Mark, Craig, and Kirstie. Loved Cobber of Noel Wallace. Many thanks to the staff at Resthaven for Betty’s care over the past year. A service to celebrate Betty’s life will be held on Tuesday April 15, 2025 at 1.30pm in the Gore RSA Function Lounge, 12 Bowler Ave, Gore, then leaving for the Gore cemetery. Messages to 3 Burrows Street, Gore 9710.

SHAW, Caroline Ann Lesley:
Suddenly but peacefully after a brave battle on Saturday 5th April 2025. Aged 76 years. Beloved wife of the late Graham Shaw. Loved companion of Mike Raman. Caroline is a very loved mother of Tania, Sonya, Shane, Mark and Ilenie. Cherished nana, great nana, and sister. A service to celebrate Caroline’s life will be held in the Lindisfarne Methodist Church, cnr Lindisfarne and Miller Street’s, on Monday 14th April 2025 at 11am, followed by an interment at the Forest Hill Cemetery at 1pm. Messages to “Shaw Family” PO Box 632, Invercargill or you can go to Caroline’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/caroline

SHEAT Allan James: (of Lumsden)
21st September 1935 - 9th March 2025
It is with sadness that we announce Allan's passing on the 9th of April 2025. Husband of the late Glenys, loved father and father-in-law of Bruce and Melany: Campbell and Ang, loved granddad of Harley, Riley, Casey; Jed, and Meg. Eldest son of Hector* and Ruby* Sheat (Grove Bush). Loved brother and brother-in-law of John and Judith*; Herbert; Heather* and Allan* Townsend: Ruth; Barry and Kari; Linda and Joe Hunt (and Keith Paproth*); Elizabeth. Brother-in-law of Shirley* Reynolds; Beven* and Audrey Hunter; Lois* and Stan* Clark; Boyd* and Noeline Hunter (and Jenny*). (* denotes deceased)
A service to celebrate the life of Allan will be held at the Lumsden Memorial Hall at 1pm Tuesday 15th April 2025. Followed by interment at the Lumsden Cemetery. Messages to PO Box 128, Riversdale 9744 or to Allan's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where the livestream link is available.

THOMAS Margaret Frances (nee Kokay):
Unexpectedly passed away at Southland Hospital with her family by her side, on Thursday 10th April 2025, aged 78 years. Loved daughter of Steve and Connie Kokay. Wife of the late Barry Thomas. Loved Mother and mother in law of Katrina and James, Glenn and Tracy, and Suzzanne and Shane. Loved Nanna Thomas of Stephen, Sarah, Andy; Jed, Flynn and Bree; and Lachlan; Loved Great Nanna Thomas of Katie, Jayden, Bailey, Annabelle, Jack, Madison, Sophie, Lee*, Izahbella, Carson, and Lincoln. Loved sister and sister in law of Verona, Les and Chris, and Ilona. Loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews.
‘A cherished and valuable member of the Tuatapere community’.
Donations to St John would be greatly appreciated and can be left at her service. A celebration of Margaret’s life will be held on Tuesday 15th April 2025, 1pm in Waiau Town and Country Club, Tuatapere. Interment at Tuatapere Cemetery will follow. Messages to 3 McVicar Street Tuatapere or to Margaret’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz where her livestream link is available. (*denotes deceased)

WYETH, Neil Lester:
Sadly, Neil passed away at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village, Invercargill, on Thursday 10 April 2025. In his 88th year. Dearly loved husband of Sylvia for 66 years. Much loved, cheeky Dad and Dad-in-law of Nigel and Ann, Deidre and Barry MacKay, Andrea and Todd, Mark and Sarah. Dearly loved Grandad of his many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Wayne and Bobbie, Jill* and Charlie* Dawson. Special thanks to the wonderful caring staff at the Salisbury Wing at Rowena Jackson for their care of Neil.
“He wasn’t just our rock; he was the mountain we stood on to see the beautiful world.”
A celebration of Neil’s life will be held in All Saints Anglican Church, corner of Dee St and Holywood Terrace, Invercargill, at 1pm, on Thursday 17 April. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society or Cancer Society, in Neil’s name would be appreciated and maybe left at the service. Digital messages may be left on Neil’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream is available. (*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

GILLIES, Sylvia Grace:
We would like to sincerely thank all those who have supported us during the past weeks. The care and compassion that has been shown to us, has given us great comfort, as we learn to live our lives without Sylvia. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgment of thanks to all.
Sylvia’s family.