What’s On Invers Funeral Notices - Saturday 23rd November

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]

BERG Elsie ‘ May’ (nee Henderson):
14.10.27 – 16.11.24
Passed away peacefully at Southland Hospital on Saturday 16th November 2024. Dearly loved wife of the late Ian. May is a much-loved mother and mother-in-law of Bruce, Gil and Jenny; treasured Nana and Great Nana of: Ryan, Laura, Georgia and Harriet; Crispen, Jess, Elise and Alexander; Isaac, Alex, Hugo and Oscar; Timothy, Lex, Jensen and Collins; and Jake, Merran and Lila. May was a loved daughter, sister, and sister-in-law; and a loved and respected Aunt. A good friend and companion to the late Gordon. Family sincerely thank the staff of Rowena Jackson for their care and compassion shown to May. A Celebration of May's life will be held on Thursday 28th November 2024., 10.30am in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Private interment at Eastern Cemetery will follow. Messages to 29 Craig Street Invercargill or to May's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz where her livestream link is available.

DUFF, Barry:
We sadly announce the peaceful passing of Barry, on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at Timaru Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. A beloved son of Bob and Cath Duff (both deceased) of Edievale, West Otago, and treasured father and father-in-law of Christine and Darrol, Michael and Melinda, Veronica and Troy. A fun loving "Grandad Bus" to his grand and great-grandchildren, respected brother of Jocelyn (dec), Malcolm, and Gillian, a favorite Uncle, and a great mate.
"You will never be forgotten"
Messages to 131 Tarbert Street, Alexandra 9320. A private cremation has been held.

EDMONDS, Broday Maxwell:
Craig, Pam and their families would like to sincerely thank relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind support and words, phone calls, visits, cards, food, flowers and just being there for us in the sad loss of our dearly loved father, grandad & great grandad. Sincere thanks to everyone who attended Broday's funeral service your presence and support was very much appreciated and to Peter Baldey for your heartfelt words. Thanks to Lynley McKerrow for her moving service and to Nigel from Avenal Park for your care & support shown to us all. Grateful thanks to the St John ambulance staff and the team from Southland Hospital medical ward for their care of Dad. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement. Avenal Park Funeral Home.

JOHNSTON, Alan Robert (AJ):
Peacefully with family at his side on the 20th November 2024. Loved son of the late Ian and the late Margaret Johnston.

LOCKIE, John:
After a short illness, John has passed peacefully, at Southland Hospital, on Thursday, November 21, 2024, aged 70 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Lynne, loved father and father-in-law of Shaun and Dzjamilla, John and Kira, Ian and Melissa, and much loved Grandad of all his grandchildren. Loved friend of Sandy, and a much loved friend to many. A service to celebrate John's life will be held in the Te Anau Club, Pop Andrew Drive, on Tuesday, November 26 at 1.00pm, private interment to follow. Messages to 6 Gunn Street, Te Anau 9600.

McKENZIE, Raymond:
Peacefully in the care of Maniototo Hospital and Rest Home, Ranfurly, on Thursday, November 14, 2024, aged 83 years. Much loved Dad of Suzanne (Ireland), and Brent (Naseby), loved Grandad of India, Xavier, and Pixie (all of Ireland), loved brother and brother-in-law of Alan and Lorraine (Motueka), loved Uncle of Karen, Lee, and Fay. Many thanks to the wonderful staff at the Maniototo Rest Home, who cared for Ray so well. A celebration of Ray's life and interment of ashes will be held in Alexandra Cemetery, 54 Ngapara Street, on Saturday, December 7, at 12.00pm. Messages to email, [email protected]

PEATTIE, Allan James:
Died peacefully surrounded by family, on Monday 18th November 2024. Aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of Valda. Loved father and father-in-law of Amanda and John Jones, and Leah and Matt Jackson. Much loved Grandad of Aidan, Greta, and Sean Jones, Nathaniel, Zephaniah, and Alexei Jackson. A private family ceremony of farewell was held on 21st November at home. Followed by a private cremation. Messages can be sent to 41 Ethel Street, Newfield, Invercargill 9812 or to Allan’s Tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

TRAINOR, Margaret Louisa:
Margaret passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family and friends. Loved wife of the late Lauris. Mother and Mother-in-law to Rodney and Linda, Alison and Gareth, Kay and John, and Cherry. Much-loved Nana to her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Margaret will be resting at 168/2 Balmoral Drive Appleby Invercargill. Margaret's door is open, feel free to pop in and share memories.
Details to follow.

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]

DAVIS, Colin:
Jane, Len, Gretchen, Rhys, and their families, sincerely thank everyone for the empathy and support shown at Colin's recent passing. Through phone calls, food and messages, emails, cards, baking and hugs, you supported us, and we were reminded that we are not alone in our grief. That we share a variety of memories of Colin, which we will always hold deep in our hearts. Thank you.

To Dr Animesh Chatterjee, former General Medical Consultant at Southland Hospital. Your expertise and exceptional management gifted us so much more time with Colin. We remain forever in your debt.

To Dr Brent Cummings, Consultant at Southland Hospital. Thank you for your astute and thoughtful approach to Colin during his later progression.

To the Medical Staff at Southland Hospital, and the A and E Dept. Heartfelt gratitude for the immense service you provide to us all.

To the GP's and Nurses at the Invercargill Medical Centre. Thank you for your care and attentiveness, the personal interest was greatly appreciated.

To Sharron Hanley JP, of Macdonald and Weston. Heartfelt gratitude for your time with Colin, the exceptional guidance to us through this time of loss, and the superb counselling to the creation of the Service itself.

Colin would remind you, to attend your local Rotary group frequently, to donate to the Southland Hospice as you can, and would encourage all to play a sport, particularly rugby.