What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Saturday 16th December

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HORO, Samuel James (Sam):
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 12 December 2023, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of June for 62 years. Loved father and father in law of Paul and Lou, Julie and David (Australia), and Dean and Sue (Dunedin). Cherished Grandad of Whitney and Anare, Talia and Troy, Max and Gus, and Gabi and Cassie. Loved Great Grandad of Thea-Rose and Lachie. Sam was a loved brother, brother in law and Uncle. Family wish to sincerely thank the staff of Rowena Jackson for their dedication and care of Sam. As per the families wishes a private cremation will be held and a Memorial Service in the New Year. Messages to 17 West Plains Road Invercargill or to Sam’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

McCORKINDALE, Dorothy (Dot):
Peacefully in the care of Bupa Ascot Care Home, Invercargill on Wednesday 13 December 2023, aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ron. Loved and adored mother and mother-in-law of Neil, Barry, and Craig & Shona (Queenstown). Loved and adored nanny of Duncan, and Billi-Jean. A service to celebrate Dot’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Monday 18 December at 10.00am. In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 32 Fryer Street, Queenstown, 9300.

McKENZIE, Dorothy Minnie:
Peacefully on Thursday December 14, 2023, at Rowena Jackson Village. Aged 92 years. Loved wife of the late Alan. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Alison and Russell Varcoe, Helen and Rex Powley, Graeme and Linda McKenzie. Cherished grandmother of Jason and Leigh, Natalie, Victoria, Laura and Thomas, and Sarah. Treasured great grandmother of Mia, Georgia, Isla, Evie, Billie, and Isabelle. A service to celebrate Dorothy’s life will be held at Windsor Community Church, Windsor Street, at 2.30pm, on Monday December 18. Private cremation. Messages to 16 Helmsdale Street, Invercargill and tributes may be left on Dorothy’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes.

MILNE, Trevor McKenzie (Trev):
4/10/1941-10/12/2023 Trev’s headed back to the depot. Dearly loved husband of Jill, much respected and loved Dad to Chris, Grant, Tania, Tania and John, Joell, Jason and Kayleigh, and Sharron. Grandad Trev of Thomas, Kate, Kathryn and Hamish. As per Trev’s wishes a private cremation has taken place. Messages to Milne Family, PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840, or may be left on Trev’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/trev. Flowers respectfully declined.
“Keep on Truckin Trev”

PENN, Desrae Johanna (nee Wilson):
With sadness in our hearts we would like to advise of Desi’s passing on Monday, 11 December. Dearly loved mother of Samantha Wilson-Dodds and the late Stephen John Dodds. Dearly loved daughter of Johanna* and Des* Wilson. Loving sister and sister-in-law of Kath and Geoff, Phillip*, Ruth and Nathan, and Elizabeth. Loved special friend of Phil, Bev and Abbey. A loved aunty to all her nephews and nieces and a friend to many. A service to celebrate Desi’s life will be held in the Lindisfarne Community Church, 22 Lindisfarne Street, Invercargill at 1pm on Tuesday, 19 December 2023, followed by a private cremation. Messages to Family of Desi Penn, PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840, or may be left on Desi’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/desi. The service will be live streamed at mwfunerals.co.nz/funerals?funeral=xvolm. *denotes deceased.

RAMSAY, Keith:
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 11, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Esma Ramsay (nee Mincher). Much loved father of Maxine and Grant, and father-in-law of Mark and Jo. Loving grandfather of Celeste and Max. Dearly loved and now fondly remembered by many family and friends. Sincere thanks to the staff at Home of St Barnabas for their care of Keith. In accordance with Keith’s wishes, a private farewell has been held. Messages may be sent to the family via [email protected] or c/- PO Box 2252, South Dunedin.

SIMPSON, Daphne Rosemary:
2-12-1952 ~ 13-12-2023. After a courageous battle until the end, Daphne passed away at Hospice Southland. Loving wife of Stoney. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Mary and Chris, Beverley, Suzie and Sam, Teresa and Bryce. Loved and adored Nannie of all her grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. As per Daphne’s wishes a private cremation has taken place with a celebration of her life to be held at a later date. The family wish to sincerely thank the staff at Hospice Southland for their care, especially Dr. Neil Cremasco for his ongoing care over the years. Messages can be sent to Daphne’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
“Fly High Daffy Duck”

SOMMERVILLE, William Gordon (Bill):
Bill passed away peacefully at Peacehven on the 10th of December in his 98th year.Dearly loved husband and best friend of Marjory* for 72 years. Much loved father and father-in-law to Gordon and Debbie, Derek* and Larissa, Elaine and Ian, Steve and Jane. Treasured and loved grandad to Jody, Kristy, Katrina, Lauren, Peter, Michael, David, Laura, Richard, James, and partners, and adored great-grandad to his eleven great-grandchildren. Bill was a much-loved son, brother to Winnie, brother-in-law, and Uncle. ‘Reunited with his Madgie once more’. A private cremation has been held. Messages to 783B Queens Drive, Invercargill 9810, or may be left on Bill’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz

Acknowledgement

BREEN, James:
Jimmy’s family wish to thank all who attended his Rosary and Funeral Farewell Mass. Thank you to those who visited, made phone calls, sent messages, baking, meals, flowers, and cards. Special thanks to Gore Hospital staff and Kevin and Marie from Hammond and Ryder for their amazing care to us all before and after Jimmy’s passing. Thanks too for donations to the Gore Hospital Whanau Room. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement. “Gone from our lives forever in our hearts”

KNOWLER, John:
Wendy and the extended Knowler Family would like to express our appreciation of the support shown by the attendance at the Winton Service and the graveside for the burial at Tuatapere Cemetry. Heartfelt thanks to friends, neighbours, Community Groups and work places for the beautiful flowers, numerous cards, phone calls and Tributes. The Baking and food given to us was gratefully received. Special thanks go to Father Hamesh Wyatt for his innovative and appropriate Service for John. This was enhanced by the joyful rendition of a Hymn from his fellow members of the Winton Friendship Men’s Choir. The Speakers and close friends fittingly conveyed John’s outstanding service to the Community. We were fortunate to have had the expertise of Frasers Funeral Services with Ross Thomson being a pillar of strength to us all and the Live Stream was well received by many who were unable to attend. Please accept this as a Personal acknowledgement of our Families’ Thanks.

REDDEN, Mary:
Mary’s family wish to thank the team that supported her. Special thanks to Mark for looking after Penny, to Nicola her caregiver for all those extra tasks, to Simon for looking after the garden and to those who called in for a coffee or a stubby. To Mataura Medical Centre, Medical Ward Kew and to Wyndham Rest Home for their excellent care and friendship to Mary. To Sally from J. Frasers for your guidance and support – Thank you. To Ngaire Cameron thanks for helping us celebrate Mary’s life. As she would say; I love them all.

REID, Alexander:
Mary, Jocelyn, Fiona, Terry, Gary, Simon, and their families, wish to thank everyone for their kindness and support during this difficult time following Lex’s passing. Your visits, phone calls, baking, cards and flowers were most appreciated, and a great comfort to us all. A very special thank you to the people of Bluff, who befriended and supported Lex over the years, and Terry too, and who welcomed us all into their community. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of our sincere gratitude and thanks. “Lex was a good man, who cared and shared his skills for the good of others.”