What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Saturday 24th February

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
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BOWMAN, Kerry:
1939 – 2024
Passed away suddenly at home on February 14, 2024, aged 84 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of David and Pauline Bowman, Karen, and Wayne. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Jocelyn, Ken and Lynne. Loved Poppa of David Jnr and Kiera. Loved son of the late Geraldine and Charles Bowman. Good mate of the late Harry. A special friend of Susan.
“Love Ya Dad”
As per Kerry’s wishes a private cremation has been held. There will be a get-together to celebrate Kerry’s life at The Wallacetown Tavern on March 2 at 1.30pm. All welcome Messages to 38 Largs Street, Wallacetown 9816, or may be left on Kerry’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz

COOK, Aleila (Rosemary) nee Christieson:
30/05/1941 – 23/02/2024
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family after an extremely short but courageous battle on Friday 23rd February 2024 at Hospice Southland. Dearly loved wife of David. Loved Mum and Mother-in-law of Matt & Karen, Andy & Karen, Jono & Sarah, Mike & Karen, and Kathryn (Kat) & Nick. Much loved Gramma of Ryder, Harrison, Kya, Dakota, Harper, Jack, Molly, Charlie, Jayden & Jesse. Loved honorary Mum to Marty & Brenda and much loved honorary Gramma of Caleb, Bailey & Troy. Much loved Sister and Aunty to her loved family. Friend to many. A memorial service to celebrate Rosemary’s life will be held on Wednesday 28th February at 1.30pm at Church@ 46 Oreti Road, RD 9, Otatara. Followed by an afternoon tea. Messages to “Cook Family” PO Box 632, Invercargill, or you can go to Rosemary’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/rosemary If you are unable to attend the Memorial service you can view the live stream at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/rosemary

DENNISON, Elva:
Peacefully on February 18, 2024 at Clutha Health First, Balclutha; aged 78 years. Dearly loved wife of Willie for 60+ years,
loved Mum and Nana of John and Susan, Louise, Tom, and Albert (Gore); and Michael and Christine, Lavinia, and Grace (Invercargill).
At Elva’s request, a private cremation has been held. A very special thank you to all those who have been a part of Elva’s care, especially Clutha Heath First. Special thanks to Angela Osbourne for your support of, and friendship with Elva.
Messages to 5 Wratten Road, RD1, Owaka 9585.

HOLLAND, Nellie Florance (nee Cathcart):
Passed away peacefully surrounded by love, at Clare House on Monday 19 February 2024. Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Tracey and Tony Johnston, Patrice, Nat and Rebecca. Much loved Nana of Katie, Alisha, Ruby and Levi. Nellie was a loved sister, sister in law and Aunty. Donations to Hospice Southland would be greatly appreciated and can be left at Nellie’s service. A farewell for Nellie will be held on Monday 26th February 2024, 1.30pm in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. A private cremation will follow. Messages to 41 Ascot Terrace Invercargill or to Nellie’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

McLELLAN, Roy Stuart:
436014 Dvr. 2NZEF & JForce.
Peacefully in the care of Peacehaven Rest Home on Wednesday 21 February 2024, aged 102 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Gladys. Loved and respected father and father-in-law of Darryll & Margie, Gregor & Helen, Julie & Colin Brown, (PO Box 20, Manapouri), Mark & Judith, & Blair. Adored Grandad Roy of Carley*, Jamie, Matthew, Lauren, Jeremy, Katie, Shelley, & Jenna and his great grandchildren. A service to celebrate Roy’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Monday 26 February at 1pm. If you wish to view the service via livestream, go to the Avenal Park website, obituaries page and click the link on Roy’s page. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Southland Charity Hospital would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to PO Box 2185, Wakatipu, Queenstown 9349.

PEREIRA, Pesa:
Peacefully in the loving care of Peacehaven Rest Home on Thursday 22 February 2024. Dearly loved husband of Clare, cherished and respected father and father-in-law of Tony & Kylee, Ana, Desiree & Paul. Adored Papa of Jarrell, Mitchell, Anthony, Mya, Swana, Neo, and Penina. Much loved uncle of the Tulafono & Pereira Kainga. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Pesa’s life will be held in the St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Rimu Street, Invercargill, on Monday 26th February at 12 noon. Messages to Unit 1, 23 Derwent Street, Glengarry, Invercargill 9810.

TAYLOR, John Thomas: 1942 – 2024
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Peacehaven Rest Home. Loved son of the late Donald and Rosanna (Rosie). Former husband of Beryl (Auckland), father of Rhonda* Taylor, and Donald Taylor (Auckland) and friend of Helen. A loved brother and brother-in-law of Margaret and Frank Baxter (Invercargill), Bernadette* and Jim* Shore, Brian, David and Linne (Invercargill), Anne and Merv Sutherland (Hanmer Springs). Uncle of his nieces and nephews. In accordance with John’s wishes a private service has been held. Messages to 171 Avon Road, Invercargill 9812. (denotes deceased).

WILSON, Kenneth:
Of Te Anau. Passed away February 18, 2024. Loved eldest son of Connie* and Alan* Wilson. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Roger and Carol Wilson (Alexandra), Pauline and Jack* Soper (Balclutha), Lynne and Sam Chartres (Wanaka). A much loved uncle of his niece and nephews.
(*denotes deceased).

WISLON, Ruby:
Passed away peacefully in Auckland on February 15, 2024. Mother and mother-in-law of Susan; Michael and Debbie. Treasured Grandma of Sofie and Aubyn; loved great-grandma of all her great-grandchildren. Loved sister of Anne and the late David McCracken; Helen and Herbie Clement (Gore); the late Glen and Helen Clement (Torquay). Private interment later. Messages to 14 Northwood Avenue, Waikiwi, Invercargill 9810.

Acknowledgments:

Fyffe, Russell John Desmond (John):
26/01/47 – 20/12/23
Karen, Maree, Paula & Baz Reynolds, Aimee, Brad, Zaylee & Clay would like to express our sincere thanks for all the support we received at John’s passing.
The messages, cards, flowers, baking, meals, donations to The Heart Foundation, and all those who attended the service or viewed online were all very much appreciated. To all those who travelled some distance – especially all of John’s 5 siblings – a very special thankyou for being with us. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of our thanks to you all.

WOODFORD, Donald:
Adele, Amanda, Glen, Kelly and families would like to sincerely thank everyone For their expressions of sympathy and support following Donny’s sudden passing. Thank you for the visits, cards, flowers and those who brought food. The kindness of our community and overwhelming support is comforting. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgment from us all.