What’s On Invers Funeral Notices - Saturday 19th October

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@inver

BOEK, Gerhardus Johannes (John):
Peacefully, on Monday, October 14, 2024. Beloved husband of Pam, cherished dad and father-in-law to Frank and Phillipa and Isabel and Simon, and treasured grandad to Madison, Jayden, Finn and Isla. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law to John and Anna, Gordon and Johanna, JB and Val, Brian and Norah, Ivan and Rena, Ross and Betty, and Peter and Colleen. Loved uncle to his many nieces and nephews.
“We’ll dearly miss your beautiful big hearty laugh, jokes, and loving kindness”.
As per John’s wishes, a private family funeral has been held. Messages to 4 Birch Lane, Gore 9710.

DEANS, Russell (Beatle):
20/12/47 to 14/10/24
Passed peacefully at Windsor Park Gore after a long battle with his health with Chrissy beside him. Beloved son to the late George and Dorothy Deans, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. A private service for Russell has been held at Macdonald & Weston Funeral Home, Invercargill. The family wish to thank the staff at Southland Hospital and Windsor Park for their care over the last few weeks and for his health team over the last few years. Special thanks to Gladys for her patience and friendship. Russell is now at peace and we will miss him dearly. RIP Beatle. Messages to Deans Family PO Box 632, Invercargill or you can go to Russell’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/beatle

DIACK, Vitor:
Victor passed away at Kew Hospital after a short illness surrounded by his loving family. Cherished husband of Marlene for 62 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Kerry and Ross Gamble, Tracey and Robert Luck, and Treena and Barry Stirling. Loved grandad of his nine grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. As per Vic's wishes a private family service has been held. Messages may be sent to Distinct Funerals 69 Bond Street, West, Invercargill 9810, or can be left on Vic's tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz

EDWARDS, Joseph:
On the 15th of October 2024, in his 90th year, with much sadness, the beloved husband and soulmate of Anita, treasured dad of Jo-Anna and Ron, Logan and Jackie, and Jan, much loved Pop of his grandchildren and cherished brother of Tiraha and his family in Tahiti has passed away. A memorial service to celebrate Joe’s life will be held. Please contact the family for details [email protected]. Avenal Park Funeral Home.

JAMIESON, Euan Donald:
Passed away peacefully at home, on Thursday 17th October 2024, with family by his side. Dearly loved husband of Nancy, for 58 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Sarah and Selim Bas (Dunedin), and Simon and Janet (Invercargill). Treasured Grandad of Jem (Australia), and Danielle. Loved brother-in-law of Neil Connelly (Ashburton), and Margaret Jamieson. Sincere thanks to the team at Hospice Southland for their wonderful care of Euan. A service to celebrate Euan’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Tuesday 22nd October at 2pm. To view the service via livestream, visit the Avenal Park website and click the link on Euan’s obituary page. Messages to 3 Munro Street, Waikiwi, Invercargill 9810.
“Now golfing at the 19th hole in heaven”
Avenal Park Funeral Home.

MCCLEERY, Sean David:
Suddenly on Tuesday 15th October 2024. Loved partner of Julia. Loved father of Esme and loved stepfather of Natalia. Loved step Grandfather of Beau and Hazel. Loved son of Murray and Ruth, stepson of Eunice. Loved brother of Renee. Friend to many. A service to celebrate Sean’s life will be held at the Invercargill Christian Centre, Leet St, Invercargill on Monday 21st October 2024 at 1pm. This will be followed by a private cremation. Message to the ‘McCleery Family” can be sent to PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840 or on Sean’s tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/sean.

McEWAN, Wayne ‘Ox’:
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Wayne McEwan ‘Ox.’ Wayne passed away peacefully on Thursday October 17, 2024, after a short illness surrounded by his loved ones. Wayne is a much-loved partner of Ann, a loved and cherished father to Shannon and Meredith, Bradley and Kirsten (Omakau), Kylie and Rei (Te Anau) whom he shared with Karen, along with his adored grandchildren Kacee, Leah, Harry, Jack, Cooper, and Oscar. Special loved Stepfather to Sam and Zach (Dunedin) and Emma (Christchurch).
Son of the late May and Ron McEwan and loved brother of Diane and Julie and uncle to all his nieces and nephews.
“71 to 73” “73” “Clear Leah Lodge” “Over and Out”
A celebration of Wayne’s life will be held at Transport World, Tay Street, Invercargill on Friday 25 October at 11am. Interment at Forest Hill Cemetery to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust would be appreciated by Wayne's family. Messages to 284A Bay Road RD 9 Invercargill 9879 or Wayne's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream link will be available.

REID, Valerie Anne (nee Watson):
Passed away peacefully at Southland Hospital on Saturday, 12 October 2024, aged 88 years. A loved wife of the late Basil. A dearly loved mother of Mark*, Karen and son-in-law, Ross. Dearly loved Nana of Melissa, and Benjamin. A dearly loved sister of Noeline and brother-in-law, Horton*, Trevor*, Joy and Vic Holden, Gay and Adam Brierley. A loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews. As per Valeries’s wishes, a private service has been held. Messages to Karen McPherson, 27 Iona Place, Strathern, Invercargill 9812. Avenal Park Funeral Home.

RIDLEY, Alfreda (Alfie) Frances (nee Neill):
6 October 1930 - 13 October 2024
Our lovely 94 year old Mum passed away peacefully at home with her family on Sunday, 13 October 2024 at Lady Barkly, Winton. She has gone to be with Dad (Bill). Loved so much by all her children and partners: John and Irene Ridley, Neill* and Margaret Ridley, Michael and Anne Ridley, Brian and Alice Ridley, Jim and Judy Ridley, Helen and Martin* Black, Nicky and David Black and loved by all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mum was lovingly cared for by Nicky and David for many years and the family thanks them for the wonderful life they ensured Mum had. As requested by Mum, the family held a private service for her on Thursday, 17 October at Southland Crematorium. Messages to 2263 Dipton Winton Highway, RD 2, WINTON 9782 or on Alfie's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz (*denotes deceased).

NEILSON, Beverley:
Passed away on October 13, 2024, at Leslie Groves Hospital, Dunedin; aged 87 years. Daughter of the late William and Anne Wilson of Invercargill, sister of Betty*, John*, Glenys*, Alan*, Roger, and Sandra. Wife of the late Roy James Nielsen of Invercargill. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Bruce and Isabel (Dunedin), Jeffrey and Joy (Whangarei), Stephen and Kate (Canberra), and Judith and Charlie Watson (Tasmania). Proud grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. A private cremation has been held, a family gathering to celebrate her life will be held in the future. All communications please to The Nielsen Family C/- PO Box 5013, Dunedin 9054 or on Bev's page at www.hopeandsons.co.nz
(*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 [email protected]