What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Saturday 20th April

Funeral Notices are published daily at 6:40am Monday to Saturday a free community service provided by whatsoninvers.nz
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BRIERLEY, Jacqueline (née Johnson):
Passed away peacefully on 9th April 2024. Loved wife of the late Bob Brierley. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Adam and Gay, and Hughie and Clare. Cherished Nana of Melanie, Tony, Russell, Matt, Mike, Sam, Rachel and all the great grandchildren. As requested by Jacqueline a private service has been held. Messages to Brierley Family, C/- P.O. Box 1773, Invercargill 9840.

HARVEY, Sylvia Margaret:
Passed away peacefully in the loving care of staff at Wyndham Rest Home, on Thursday 11 April 2024. Aged 84. Beloved wife of the late Geoff. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Christine and Pete Egerton, the late Bruce, Logan and Debbie. Loved Gran of Liam and Baylee, Ben and Charlotte, and loved Mamma of Shaz. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Eddie* and Joyce* Bacon, Colleen, Doug and Liz, Russell* and Bev, Pam and Keith Taylor. Loved Aunty to all her nieces and nephews. Special thank you to the wonderful staff at Wyndham Rest Home, for their care of Sylvia. As per Sylvia’s wishes, a private family service of farewell has been held. Messages to 16 Ferry Road, Tuatapere 9620 or to Sylvia’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes (*denotes deceased)

KEOWN, Diana (nee Johnston):
5/4/1938 -17/4/2024
Peacefully in the wonderful care of the Bupa Windsor Park Care Home staff and her loving family. Cherished wife of William (Bill) loved mother and mother-in-law of Allan and Anne-Maree, David and Arlene, Rachel and Glenn. Grandma to Aleisha and Josh, Danielle and Dylan, and Braden. Great Grandma to Elsie and Casey. A service to celebrate Diana’s life will be held at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Ardwick Street, Gore, at 11.00 am on Tuesday April 23, then leaving for the Charlton Park Cemetery. Messages to 14 Railway Esplanade, East Gore, 9710.

KEY, Phillis Helena Annie (formerly Eckhold) nee Tecofsky:
Passed peacefully on Sunday 14 April 2024, with her two sons Chris and Michael at her side. Loved Wife, Mother, Mother-in-law, Step-Mother, Nana, Sister, Sister-in-law, Aunty, and a friend to many. In keeping with Mum’s wishes, a private family cremation service was held on Wednesday 17 April. Ashes to be jointly interred with her late husband Lindsay, and her father George Tecofsky.
“God will link the broken chain”
Messages to C Eckhold, 18 Waihopai Street, Rosedale, Invercargill 9810

MURCH, Vivien (Viv)(nee Muir):
Passed away peacefully at Peacehaven Village on Tuesday 16th April 2024. Dearly loved wife of the late Bryan. Much loved and cherished mother and mother in law of Amanda and Kyle Milne, and Aaron and Kelly Murch. Adored Grandma of Tilly and Brylee. Viv was a loved sister, sister in law and Aunty. Family sincerely thank the staff of the Iona Wing for their care and compassion of Viv. As per Viv’s wishes a private service has been held. Messages to 57 Martin Street Invercargill or to Viv’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

ROSS, Julia Irene May, (nee Crump):
Peacefully at Yvette Williams Care Home, Dunedin on Wednesday, 17th April 2024, in her 85th Year. Beloved wife of the late Bill. Loved mother and mother-in-law of the late Jennifer, Graeme and Raelene (Australia), Phillip and Teresa (UK), Donald and Angela (Dunedin). A loved Grandma to all her grandchildren, and a loved sister, sister-in-law, and aunty. At Julia’s request, a private interment has taken place. You are invited to join the family to celebrate Julia’s life with a cup of tea and share memories in the lounge at Lindisfarne Community Church, on Monday 22nd April between 1 pm and 2:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Cancer Society, in Julia’s memory. Messages to “Ross Family” PO Box 632, Invercargill or you can go to Julia’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/julia

TALLENTIRE, Elizabeth Mary (Betty):
Passed peacefully at Rowena Jackson on Wednesday 17 April, 2024, just shy of her 96th birthday. Loved daughter of the late Louisa and George Evans. Beloved wife of the late Elliott Reginald Tallentire. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Leonard and Maria, Nola and Barry Wingate, Mary and David Petersen, Frank and the late Pat, Denise, Kathy and the late John Swale, Bryan and Raylene, the late Edward, and Elizabeth and Geoff Trumpeter. Adored grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. A service to celebrate Betty’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Tuesday 30 April at 10am followed by private cremation. Messages can be sent to 79 Carlyle Street, Invercargill 9810 or to Betty’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there is a livestream link to the service.