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
If you would like your loved one’s death/funeral notices, memoriam
or acknowledgement listed email it in word or PDF to [email protected]

BARRETT, Karen Mary:
28.11.1970 – 17.6.2020.
“Though it’s four years since you had to go, our hearts still ache, the tears still flow”. Deeply loved, so sadly missed. Dave, Baylee, and Jack.

de Ruyter, Simon Johannes Petrus:
14 July 1929 – 10 June 2024. Passed away peacefully after a long stay at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village. Loved husband of Anne, loved father and father in law of Jeff and Donna, Anne Marie and Peter, Tony, Kate and Darryl, Michael and Teena and the late Maria Adored grandad of Sarah, Chris and Paris , Ben, Ryan, Etaoin, Cormac, Sophie, Tom, Emily and great grandad of Jordyn and Amelia. Very special thanks to his second family – the amazing staff at Rowena Jackson’s Donovan and O’Byrne wings. A private service and cremation to farewell Simon has been held as per his wishes. Messages to 51 Bamborough Street Invercargill 9810 or to Simon’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

DOUBLE, Robert:
Suddenly on Monday, May 20, 2024, at home, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Cynthia, much loved father and father-in-law of Liz and Duncan Anderson (Alexandra), cherished Grandad of Katherine (Kate), Lilly, and Hannah, and adored great-Grandad of Owen. A memorial service to celebrate Oliver’s life will be held on Friday, June 21, 1.00pm at the Cromwell Golf Club, 56 Neplusultra Street, Cromwell. Livestream available www.centralotagofunerals.co.nz , messages to [email protected]

EVANS, James Oliver (Jim):
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 12th 2024, at Kew Hospital aged 92. With his loving wife Noeline holding his hand. Loved father and father-in-law of Julien and the late Jock, Janette, David and Leanne, Paul and Kim, Yuanita. Jim will be missed by all of his family, grandchildren and great grandchildren. A loved uncle and great uncle. Memorial service will be held in the Te Anau Club, Pop Andrew Drive, Te Anau on Saturday, 22 nd June at 1.30pm. Messages to 42 Lawson Burrows Cr, Te Anau 9600.

HUNT, Margaret:
Passed away peacefully on June 11, 2024, aged 90 years, at Radius St Helena’s, Christchurch. Formerly of Wanaka and Invercargill. Loved wife of Thomas Henshall and Hardy Hunt (both dec). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Robyn and David Newman; David (dec); Richard and Helen; Jonathan and Emma. Loved Grandma to Chris, Lucy and Ella; Michael, Sohvi and Rudi; Rebecca, David and Francis; and Gabriella. Loved sister and aunt of Alda (dec); Russell (dec) and Susan Hornsey (Timaru), Nicola and Ian, Anya and Paul, Sara, Rachel, Rebecca and families; and Raewyn and John McGowan (Woodford, Australia), Jeremy, Nicolas and Marsha, and families. Loved Margaret to Hardy’s family, David and Kathleen; Pip and Al; Ambuja; John and Caroline; and families. Messages can be addressed to Margaret’s family, c/- PO Box 36567, Merivale, Christchurch 8146 or emailed to [email protected]. In accordance with Margaret’s wishes a private cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service for Margaret will be held at St Columba’s Anglican Church, 167 Upton Street, Wanaka, on Friday, July 5, 2024 at 1.30pm.

KNOWLER, Diane Louise:
12/8/1970-13/6/2024 Passed away peacefully (after a stay in hospital) in her sleep, at her Idea Services family home with her dedicated carers. Cherished eldest daughter of Kathy and Stan Knowler. Treasured sister and sister-in-law of Paula and Matthew Watson, Jo and Andrew Horrell, and Lisa and Jonathan McCarthy. Loved Aunty of Jaimee, Tony, William, Luke, Harry, Sam, and Finn. A Mass to celebrate Diane’s life will be held in St Columba’s Catholic Church Riverton at 1pm Monday 17th June, then leaving for the Riverton Cemetery. Diane is resting at 96 Havelock St, Riverton where a rosary will be said at 7pm on Sunday 16th.

MACKAY, Joanne Teresa Mary, (nee Devon):
A former Stewart Islander. Our mother passed peacefully on Wednesday 12th June 2024 at Calvary hospital in her 87th Year. Beloved Darling Heart of the late Eric “Bones” Mackay. Deeply loved and treasured Mother and mother-in-law of Margaret and Ian (Christchurch), Bruce and Maria (Queenstown),Theresa and Rob (London), Anthony and Raymond (Seattle). Loved special Grandie to Alisha and Cameron (Dubai), Matthew (Brisbane), Rachel and Shaun (Christchurch), Nico and Oscar (London).

The family would like to say a special Thank you to the team at Calvary who have looked after Mum with such love and care. Jojo loved you all, and to Lillian a dearly loved and special friend.“Reunited with her Darling Heart at last”

Funeral details for our Mother will be advised as soon as possible but if you would like to spend time with Joanne then please contact Macdonald & Weston Funeral Home (03)2182156. Messages to Po Box 63 Queenstown 9348 or email [email protected] or you can go to Joanne’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/joanne

MASON, Peter Anthony:
Peacefully on 12 June 2024, at Vickery Court, aged 79 years. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Harold, and Georgina and Trevor. A loved uncle to Lynda, and Rachel, uncle-in-law to Kev, and a great uncle to his nieces, Jess, and Amelia. A graveside service to celebrate Peter’s life will be held at the Lynwood Cemetery, Te Anau, on Monday 17th June at 1pm. Messages to [email protected]

WALDRON, Sebastian:
On Tuesday, June 11, 2024, aged 19, as a result of a tragic road accident. Precious and dearly loved son and brother of Tony and Adele, and Madeleine (Maddy). Cherished grandson of Barbara and John Grenfell, Marie and the late Don Waldron. Treasured nephew of Marie and Steve Christensen, Val and Debbie Waldron, Dianne and Mark Gallagher, Moni and Les Andrew, and
Martin and Sharron Waldron. Adored great nephew and cousin of all the Grenfell/Kain and Waldron/Kennedy/O’Neill Families.
Seb was much respected, valued, and loved by all his friends. He will be remembered and dearly missed for his contagious laugh, gentle nature, and smile that lit up a room.
A private cremation will be followed by a service in the Alexandra Bowling Club, 2 Poole Road, Molyneux Park, on Tuesday, June 19, at 11.00am, to celebrate Seb’s life. Special thanks to the Alexandra Fire Brigade and St John Alexandra for their efforts and care. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to support their services. Messages to 4 Schaumann Street, Alexandra 9320.