What’s On Invers Funeral Notices - Saturday 21st September

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]

BRANSGROVE, Vincent:
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Strathallan Rest Home, Timaru, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Janice, loved father and father-in-law of Raymond and Linda (Timaru), Tracey and Richard (Dunedin), Janine and Richard (Auckland), Amanda and Reston (Lawrence), Murray and Kiri (Melbourne), and a much loved Grandad of 16 and 3 great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate Llyn's life will be held in The Gate conference centre, Barry Avenue, Cromwell, at 11.00am, on Thursday, September 26. Private family interment to follow. Livestream available – www.centralotagofunerals.co.nz Messages to 16 Ennis Street, Alexandra 9320.

DAVIS, Colin:
Peacefully at home surrounded with the love of his family on Friday 20th September 2024. Beloved husband of the late Janice. Dearly loved partner and best friend of Jane. Loved and treasured father of the late Adele, and Ian, Gretchen and Allan, Rhys and Kirsten. Loved Grandfather Poppy of Max, Reuben, and Toby. Loved friend of Belinda, Ryan and Tiffany, Justine and Mark. Loved Grandad Colin of Zachary, Cameron, Lucy, Hayden, Owen, James, Georgia, Harrison, Eleanor, Patricia and Meredith. A loved brother and brother-in-law and a loved uncle. A memorial service to celebrate Colin’s life will be held in the Invercargill Christian Centre, Leet St, Invercargill on Friday 4th October 2024 at 1pm, followed by a private ash interment. In lieu of flowers, one of Colin’s wishes was that donations go to Hospice Southland, this would be very much appreciated and can be left at the service. Messages to the “Davis Family” P.O. Box 632, Invercargill 9840 or on Colin’s tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/colin.

DYNES, James:
Fought to the end, surrounded by his angels, on Monday, September 16, 2024, aged 76 years. Hard working Dad and father-in-law of Debra and Paul McKenzie, Peter and Teresa, Shona and Bruce Robertson, estranged husband and friend of Anita, Grandad to Zach, and Connor; Ronan, Stella, and Kane; Sydney and Tait. Loved and respected brother, brother-in-law, and Uncle.
"No log books upstairs Grandad so you're covered!"
A service to celebrate Jim's life will be held in the West Otago Community Centre, Tapanui, on Saturday, September 21, at 1.00pm, private cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be left for West Otago St John Ambulance, Tapanui. Livestream link available www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz. Messages to PO Box 25, Tapanui 9542.

FIFE, Hilda Kathlyn Ann (formerly Dobbie/nee Smith):
Peacefully in the care of Vickery Court, on Sunday 15 September 2024; aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late John, and Bill Dobbie. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Karen and Alan* Weaver, Zena and Ken Beaman, Cliff and Jessie Dobbie, Janet and Ken* Clark, John* Dobbie, Stu and Shirley Dobbie, loved Nana of all her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren, a loved sister, sister-in-law and aunty. In accordance with Hilda’s wishes, a private service has been held. A heartfelt thanks to the staff of Vickery Court for their love, care and fun with our Mum. Messages to 51 Hensley Street Invercargill 9810.

HARDIE Maurice David:
Unexpectedly at his home in Winton on the 17th September 2024. Dearly loved son of Diane Mary and the late Allan Francis Hardie. A much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle of Sandra and Grant, Mytchel and Hayley, and Paige; Daryle and Charlotte. A good friend and mentor to many in the agricultural community. A service to celebrate the life and times of Maurice will be held at 1.30 pm, Monday 23rd September, Winton Salvation Army Centre, 7 Dejoux Road Winton. Followed by a private cremation. Messages to Maurice’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

LITTLE, Charles Robert (Charlie):
Passed away peacefully after a brief illness, on Thursday 19th September 2024, aged 82 years young. Much loved husband of Margaret for 64 years. Loving father and father in law of Kristine and Russell, Andrew and Kate, David and Di, and Jacqui; and friend of Colin Patterson. Proud Grandad of Nick, Heidi, and Jordan, and great grandad of Autumn. Loved brother of Carol*, Erice, Elaine* and their families. In respect of Charlie’s wishes a private cremation with his immediate family will be held. The family invite you to the Invercargill Working Men’s Club on Friday 27th September 2024, from 4pm for Charlie’s shout and to share memories. Messages to 93 Quintin Drive, Te Anau 9600 or to Charlie’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz (*denotes deceased)

MACKAY, Bryan:
Peacefully at Vickery Court on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Loved husband of Kaye. Loved father of Hadley. Loved brother of Bob and the late Brenda. Friend of Shorty Tither. As to Bryan's wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages to the "Mackay Family" PO Box 632, Invercargill or on Bryan's tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/bryan

MEADOWS, Arthur Leslie:
On Tuesday 17th of September Arty passed away surrounded by family. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Therese. Loved Father of Joseph and Jonathon. Loved grandad Arty of Connor and Sophie. Dearly cherished brother and brother-in-law of Deirdre and Neville Cook, Jane and Roger Morris, Susan and Keith Kennedy, Gary and Susan Racz, John and Barbara Racz, Blair and Debbie Racz, Edith and Neil McLean, and Eric Meadows. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews.
R.I.P
You will be so deeply missed. A private celebration of Arty's life has been held. Messages to 226 Main Street, Otautau,9610, or may be left on Arty's tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz

PASCOE, Pearl Elizabeth (Betty):
Surrounded by her loving family, Betty passed away on Friday 13th September 2024. Beloved wife of Bruce for the last 73 years. Loving Mum to seven children, Glenys, Ken, Gail, Marilyn, Jenny, Bruce, Trevor and partners, Nanny to 18 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Respecting Betty's wishes a private cremation with family has taken place. Messages to 69A Clifton Street, Invercargill.

SKEGGS, Ronald Francis (Ron):
Suddenly at Southland Hospital, Invercargill on Thursday 19 September 2024; aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Sheila. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Christine and Wayne, Shane and Rachel, Bronwyn and Justin, and Kate. Super fun loving Grandad of his eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A loved brother, brother-in-law, and uncle. A service to celebrate Ron’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Wednesday 25 September at 2.00pm, a private interment will follow at the Eastern Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at the service. You are invited to view the service via livestream by going to the Avenal Park website obituaries page and clicking on the link on Ron’s page. Ron’s family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr Andy Doherty and the staff at Southland Hospital, and St John Ambulance staff for their care. Messages to 38 Woodhouse Street, Appleby, Invercargill 9812.

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]

CAPPIE, Brian:
22.10.1936 - 8.7.2024
Maureen, Carol, Lee and Logan and the Cappie family would like to say a big thank you from the bottom of our hearts to those who showed their love and support over the last few months. Thank you for the lovely cards, flowers, food, phone calls, text messages from afar and to many who travelled long distances to be with us. This was very much appreciated. A big thank you to all the nurses and doctors at both Kew Hospital and Hospice for the wonderful care given to Brian in his last few months. Thanks to Brian's bowling friends and C.M.T for the guard of honour and to Nigel and the team from Avenal Funeral Home for the good send off. It was what Brian would have wanted – Happy and hilarious.