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
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ALABASTER, John:
Peacefully, at Ripponburn Hospital and Home, Cromwell on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of Shirley for 71 years, much loved father and father-in-law of John and Camille, Kathryn and Graham, the late Mark, and loved Jack of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A private service for Jack will be held. Messages to 30 Killarney Street, Alexandra. 9320 or email [email protected]

BATY, Mhari Florence – (nee Bull, York):
Ka Tangi te tītī, Ka tangi te Koko, ka tangi hoki ahau
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our Kuia, Mhari, who passed peacefully at the Invercargill Hospice on Thursday 11 April 2024. Mhari was the dearly loved daughter of Jim* and Freda* Bull. Wife to Lester* Baty Sister to Stewart, Kevin, Harry, Tamatea, Robyn, Bill, Ron, and Katherine, Mother to James, Ranei, Marama, Tania, and Linda*, And dearly loved Taua, Aunty, sister-in-law, whāngai Taua, and friend to many. A life so beautifully lived deserves to be remembered, so please join us to celebrate the life of Mhari. The tangi will be held at Murihiku Marae, 408 Tramway Road, Invercargill on Monday 15 April at 2pm, from there she will be taken by whanau to the crematorium. We invite friends and whanau to remain at Murihiku Marae to share refreshments until the whanau return. Messages to 410A Ness Street Invercargill 9812.

BROOK, Fay:
It is with great sadness we announce that Fay passed away peacefully at Aspiring Enliven Care Centre (Wanaka) in the early hours of Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Born on November 14, 1937, Fay is the dearly beloved wife of Rodney, much loved mother of Stephen, David and the late Jackie, and dearly loved grandmother of Juliet, Sophie, James, Harry, William and baby Nicholas and baby Thomas. Fay was a dearly loved daughter of Harry and Lillian Milburn. Among the wonderful enduring memories, we find consolation that Fay will be reunited with her beautiful daughter, Jackie. A memorial service to celebrate Fay’s life will be held at a later date to be advised. Our thanks to the wonderful, caring and loving staff of Aspiring Enliven Care Centre. Any messages can be sent to David at [email protected], and Stephen at [email protected]

BRUCE, Jacqueline Susanna: (nee Hunt) 1/11/1958 – 6/4/2024
Passed away peacefully at home, on Saturday 6th of April 2024 aged 65 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Robin (Robbie) Stuart Bruce. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Stuart and Crystal, Emma and Joe. Adored Nana J of Skye, Rylie, Kaydence, Madison, Lachlan, and Trevor. Loved daughter of the late Erica and Walter Hunt, and sister of Paul (UK). In accordance with Jackies wishes a private cremation has taken place. Messages to “Bruce family” P.O. Box 632 Invercargill or you can visit Jackie’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/Jackie

GIBSON, Douglas Graham (Doug):
Dearly loved husband of Maureen, loved father of Bruce, and Scott, loved Pop of Josh and Maisie, Emma and Robin, Sam and William, great Pop of Bodhi, and Teddy. Family and friends are invited for afternoon tea to celebrate Doug’s life at the Gore RSA, Function Lounge, 12 Bowler Street, Gore, on Saturday April 20 at 1.30pm. Messages to 158 Whiterig Road, RD3, Gore 9770.

JOYCE, David Hugh (Hugh):
Passed peacefully on Wednesday 10 April 2024, age 84. Beloved husband of Heather. Adored father and father-in-law of Janine Joyce, Peter and Tracey Joyce, Katrina and Allan Browning. Dearly loved Grandad of Thomas, Taarn, Ronan, Samson, Jack, Laura, George, Briana, and Issy. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Ian* and Betty, Neroli* and Denzel Phillips; Patsy* and Selwyn* Pulley, Cynthia* and David Jackson, Valda and John Bluck, Rosemary* and Christopher Heath. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A memorial service to celebrate Hugh’s life will be held in First Presbyterian Church, 155 Tay Street, Invercargill on Tuesday 16 April at 1pm. Messages can be sent to 25 Iona Place, Invercargill 9812 or to Hugh’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream link to the service will be available. * denotes deceased.

KERR, Lindsay Earl: Formerly of Riversdale, Invercargill and Clyde.
Our dearest father passed away peacefully in his 93rd year on the 6th April 2024 at Peacehaven, Invercargill. Dearly loved son of George* and Ellen* Kerr, hometown Riversdale. Husband of Dora. Loved and treasured father & father-in-law of David Kerr, Yvonne & David Robb, Kathryn & Neil Hall, Patricia Kerr, Robert & Sharmaine Kerr and Andrew Kerr. Loved brother of Cliff Kerr, Irvine Kerr, Isobel Ramsay, Jeanette Peart, Norman Kerr, Alan Kerr, Bill Kerr, Robert Kerr, Clarice Arnott, Eileen Kerr, Maurice Kerr* and Allison Reay*. Loved Grandfather and adored great grand dad-Kerr. BFF xx. Dad’s Requiem Mass will be celebrated on the 16th April 2024 at 1pm in The Church Of The Blessed Sacrament, 15 Ardwick St Gore. Following the Mass we will take Dad home to his beloved Riversdale for his burial.
God Bless RIP Amazing Man

MILFORD, Rae-Ella Courtney:
Suddenly on Sunday 7th April 2024. Treasured Dad of Atlanta. A loved family member, and amazing friend to many. A private cremation has been held. Messages to “Atlanta” PO Box 632, Invercargill or you can go to Rae-Ella’s tribute page at: mwfunerals.co.nz/s/rae-ella

SHEPARD, Peter Melvin Roy:
Died 10 April 2024. Loved and missed by Trudy, Josephine, Hunter and our extended family. Special thanks for the love and care given to him at the Southland Hospice. A service to celebrate Peter’s life will be held at Otatara Community Centre 140 Dunns Road Otatara, Invercargill 9879, Tuesday the 16th at 3 pm. Messages to 47 Albert Street Invercargill 9810, or may be left on Peter’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz

SMALL, Lesley Anne:
18/10/1947 ~ 27/03/2024
Lesley passed away at Calvary Hospital Invercargill aged 76yrs. Dearly loved daughter of the late Dorothy* and Les* Small (Winton). Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Trish and Pat Quill, Terry and Linda, Maree and Daral Wallis, Michelle and Philip Hyde, Mark, and Clare and Roy Whatarangi. Loving “Les” to her nieces and nephews. Heartfelt thanks to the staff of Calvary Hospital for their dedicated care and kindness to Lesley throughout the last decade. A family Mass and burial has been held in Winton. Messages can be sent to 29 Chelmsford Street, Invercargill 9810 or to Lesley’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

Acknowledgements:

CHAMBERLAIN, Anne Patricia:
The Family would like to sincerely thank everyone for their expressions of sympathy following the passing of Anne. Thank you to those who visited, brought food, sent messages, cards and flowers, and joined us for the Rosary and Funeral Services, to celebrate Mum’s life. A huge thank you to Rowena Jackson for their loving care of Mum, and also to the health care professionals for their dedication with Mum. Special thanks to Father Harrison for his many visits over the years and his help with organising the Rosary and Funeral services. Thank you to Darrin and J Fraser & Sons for looking after Mum and their support.
Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of thanks from the family.