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

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CARSON, Leslie:
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of John, peacefully at Hospice South Canterbury on July 14, 2024, after a short illness; aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Jill. Much loved father of Stacey, and Cameron. Loved brother and brother in law of Geoff (dec), Neville (Boldey) and Roena (Nightcaps), Linda Kapa (Christchurch), Ray (Smoke) and Jan (Invercargill), Rodney and Judy (Ashburton), Tony and Joanne (Invercargill), Gordon and Tess (Brisbane). A loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews in New Zealand, United Kingdom, and Australia. A special friend of Catherine Paterson and family. John was one in a million, a friend to many and will be deeply missed. In keeping with John’s wishes a private memorial service will be held at a later date. Messages to: 47A Maltby Avenue, Timaru 7910. “Another branch has fallen off the Carson tree”

CRAWFORD, Noeline Margaret (nee McPhail):
(Formerly of Waikaka Valley and Gilbert Street Gore) Peacefully slipped away at Parata Rest home, Gore on Thursday July 18, 2024, aged 90 years. Dearly loved and cherished wife of Bill for 68 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter (Rolleston), Barry and Julie (Waikaka Valley), Linda and Peter Rhodes (Timaru), much loved Grandma of Fiona and William Leith, Nicola and Ashley Muir, Lisa and Roy Gibson; Michael and Ayumi, Bevan and Joy Rhodes. Special Great Grandma of Charlotte, Emma, Max, Taylor, Isaac, Emilia and James. A service to celebrate Noeline’s life will be held at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Ardwick Street, Gore, on Monday July 22 at 1.30pm, private cremation to follow. Livestream link available https://livestream.com/accounts72885/noelinecrawford Special thanks to all the staff at Parata Rest home for their wonderful care of Noeline. Messages to 24 Gilbert Street, Gore. 9710.

HARRISON, Majorie:
Peacefully at Southland Hospital, on Monday, July 15, 2024, aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Allan, loved mother and mother-in-law of Nicky and Jim (Te Anau), Celia and David (Tasmania), and much loved Granny of Sam, Sophie; Tom, and Alex. Loved sister of Nancy Somerville (Invercargill). At Marjorie’s request a private service has been held. Messages to PO Box 165, Te Anau, 9640.

JELLY, Raylene:
Of Wanaka. Passed away peacefully in company of her loved ones on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Ripponburn. Dearly loved wife of Bill for 59 years, adored mum and mother-in-law of Vivienne (dec), Shona and Kerry (Southbridge), Lyall and Toni (Luggate). Grandma to Heidi and Andrew, Jacqui, Roisin and Matt and Ciara. Great-Grandma to grandson to be and friend of Maggie. Sister-in-law to Elise and Victor (both dec), Joyce (dec), Ken and Dianne (dec), Mavis and Lex( both dec), Charles and Nola. Thank you to Dunstan Hospital and Ripponburn for their excellent care of Raylene. A service for Raylene will be held in the Upper Clutha Rugby Clubrooms, McDougall Street, Wanaka, at 1.00pm, on Wednesday, July 24. Messages to 647 Mt Barker Road, RD2, Wanaka 9382.

McINTYRE, ergus:
On July 15, 2024 at Port Macquarie, Australia, surrounded by Judy, Paul, Bruce and families throughout his recent cancer journey. Third son of Jack* and Gladys*. Much loved and respected brother and brother-in-law of Rob and Irene (Tuatapere), Ernie * and Carol (Hukarere), Lindsay* and Mary*, Hugh and Yvonne (Alexandra) and loved Uncle of his nephews and nieces. Messages to: 54/28 John Oxley Highway Port McQuarrie 2444, NSW, Australia or 77 Ashworth St, Alexandra and we will pass them on. The celebration of life service will be held on July 29 at 1.30pm AEST at C3 Church, Port Macquarie, Australia. A zoom livestream link will be available at https://tenderfunerals.com.au/midnorthcoast/
(*denotes deceased).

McLACHLAN, Allan:
Formerly of Hunt Road Owaka, and Clarendon – On July 16, 2024, at Yvette Williams Retirement Village, Dunedin; aged 81 years. Much loved and respected husband of Kathleen for 54 years, loved and devoted Dad to Garth, Lianne and Rob, and Keri, loved and respected Grandad of Hannah; Troy and Kristen, Clayton, Brooke and Brendon, Jade and Logan; Paige and Perry, Olivia and McKay, and Liam, adored Great-grandad of Bailey, Lindy, and Brodie, much loved and respected NZ Dad of Ayako.
The gates have opened to greener pastures. A celebration of Bruce’s life will be held in Campbell and Sons Chapel, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel at 2.00pm, on Tuesday, July 23, followed by private cremation. The service will be live-streamed at www.cambellandsons.co.nz/live-stream Messages to the McLachlan Family c/- PO Box183, Mosgiel 9053.

MILLER, Daniel:
It is with heavy hearts we share with you Daniel’s passing on Monday, July 15, 2024, aged 50 years young. Much loved son of Pauline and Roy Buchanan, loved brother and brother-in-law of Tania, Scott and Rachel, loved Uncle of Aleah and Aiden; Max and Lola, loved nephew and cousin. Son of Tony Miller.
‘You’re off to great places, today is your day, your mountain is waiting, so get on your way’ A service to celebrate Daniel’s life will be held in the Gore RSA Function Room, Bowler Avenue, on Tuesday, July 23, at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation. Livestream link available at www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz. Messages to 41 Broughton Street, Gore, 9710.

O’Neil, Sean:
(The mad plumber and Irishman). On July 17, 2024. With very heavy hearts, Sean passed away peacefully in the loving arms of his soulmate and wife Bernie, aged 60. Loved father and father-in-law of Monique and Ben, Natalie*, Bernadine, Jayden and Caitlyn, and Shyarne*. Much loved Grandad of Damien, Brook, Micky, Milley, and ?. Cherished brother and brother-in-law of Stephen, Maureen and Mike, Helen and Steve, Julian and Sharee, Duanette and Moataz. Adored uncle of his nephews and nieces. Dearly loved son and son-in-law of Paddy* and Olive*, Mary and Tony Ineson. “Sean, it is not goodbye. Until we meet again. We rode this wave till the very end together.” A Rosary will be held on Friday, July 26 at St Mary’s Basilica, Tyne Street, Invercargill, starting at 7.30pm, followed by a service commencing at 10.00am on Saturday, July 27, same venue. Following the service, Sean will be interred at the Eastern Cemetery. At Sean’s request, polish up your cars for his final run. Special thanks to Hospice Southland, especially Anne for all her support. Messages to 83 Nith Street, Invercargill 9812, or may be left on Sean’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz (*denotes deceased).

PASCOE, Luka Ash:
Peacefully at home in the arms of his parents, aged three years old, passed away on Tuesday 16th July 2024. Loved son of Katelyn and Toby, proud brother of Oakley, treasured grandson of Joanne and Ash Burgess, Linda and Garry Froude and great-grandson of Helen Dunlop. A very special boy who moved thousands of hearts with love and joy. A service to celebrate Luka’s life will be held in the Turnbull Room (Distinction Te Anau) 64 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau, at 10.30am Monday 22 July. Private thereafter. Livestream will be available from Luka’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

POPENHAGEN, Florencia Margaret (Margaret):
On July 19, 2024, peacefully at Windsor Park Rest Home; in her 98th year. Loved mother & mother- in-law of Allan & Anne (Gore), David & Alison (Rangiora), loved grandmother & great grandmother, loved sister to her brother & sisters. Many thanks to the staff at Windsor Park Rest Home for the wonderful care of Margaret. Messages may be addressed to Allan, 272 Waipahi Highway, RD 1, Gore 9771, or David, 110 Barkers Road, RD 5, Rangiora 7475. A Memorial service will be held for Margaret at a later date.

POPHAM, Keith:
22.11.1930 – 18.07.2024
Peacefully at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village, Invercargill. Dearly loved husband of Dorothy for 68 years. Respected father and friend of Wayne, Trev, Craig, and Gary. Loved father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather of his extended family. As per Keith’s wishes, a private family service has been held. A special thanks to the staff of the Salisbury Wing at Rowena Jackson for Keith’s wonderful care. Messages to Flat 2, 325 Kelvin Street, Invercargill 9810 or can be left on Keith’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz

SINCLAIR, Ian:
Unexpectedly, but peacefully, on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Ascot Bupa, Invercargill, aged 87. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Mark and Sue (Australia), Kerry and Kevin O’Connor. Loved Grandad to Abby and Mike, Bjorn and Todd, Richard, Guy and Sarah, Jordan and Emma, Quinn and Kirby. Loved Great-Grandad to Maddi and Thomas, Kero, Bella, Ada, Meg, Sonny, Sloane and Savvy. Loved son of the late John and Edith Sinclair (Nightcaps). Loved brother and brother-in-law of Brian, Graeme* and Doreen, Keith* and Joan, Neil and Margaret, Ruth* and Mack*, Bruce* and Lynette, Judy and Dave*, Donald and Phillipa. A loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews. A dear friend to Margaret Sinclair. A long and dear friend to Jon Spraggon (Stewart Island). A dear friend to Sandy Sinclair (Australia). A special friend to Stewart Island. Dearly loved friend to Lorna Hitchcock* and her family – Karen, Lyn, Shayne and Dale Boy, Hayley and Leon Eruera (Australia). The family wish to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Ascot Bupa, Leah Brown, and Olivia Fraser for the care shown to Ian. A service to celebrate Ian’s life will be held at the Invercargill Crematorium on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 11.00am. Messages to 506 Elles Road, Invercargill 9812, or can be left on Ian’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz where a livestream link to the service can be found. Donations can be made to St John’s Ambulance at the service. (*denotes deceased).

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

MACKAY, Joanne:
We, the family of the late Joanne (Joan) Teresa Mary Devon, wish to express our deepest gratitude for the outpouring of love and support as we said our farewells and laid mum to rest. Your kind words, prayers, and presence provided us with great comfort as we mourn the loss of our treasured mother. We are truly touched by the many gestures of kindness shown. Whether through visits, calls, messages or flowers, each act has been a reminder of how much Mum was cherished by all who knew her. Our thanks and gratitude to the team at Calvary for the beautiful Rosary and Mass, your love and care of Mum will not be forgotten. We are deeply grateful for the community of friends and family that surrounds us. Your support has been invaluable, and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being there for us during this time of sorrow. With sincere appreciation, the Whanau of Joanne (Joan) Mackay.