What’s On Invers Funeral Notices - Saturday 24th May

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]

ASHBY, Rachel Joy (Joy):
18.06.1945 - 20.05.2025. With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our wee Joy at Cargill Lifecare. Loved wife of the late John Ashby. Cherished mother of Robert, Tracey & Stan Shaw. Grannie and Great Grannie of Bronwyn, Brenton & Anna, Callum, Kaitlin & Nate, Laura & Brenna. Sister of Dick* & Pat Ellis, Barb* & Alec* Stevenson, Marj* & Bob* Ashby, Nancy & Beaven Burrows. Loved aunt and cousin. A memorial service will be held Saturday 7th June 2025. Please contact Tracey by cellphone or Facebook for location. Messages can be sent to 145 Black Road, Otatara. *denotes deceased.

BULMER, Jean Curry:
Peacefully in the care of Enliven Vickery Court Rest Home on Tuesday, 21st May 2025, aged 95 years. Dearly loved daughter of the late Elizabeth and Cecil Bulmer (Ohai). Loved sister and sister-in-law of Lizzie* and Walter* Guttery, Isobel* and Griffin* Peterson, Ivy* and Ray* Balloch, Elsie* and Jim* Campbell, Cecil* and Betty * Bulmer. A loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Special Aunty of Lynley* Bateman. As per Jean’s request, a private cremation has taken place. Messages to 698 Tweed Street, Newfield, Invercargill 9812.

JOHNSTONE, Dave:
Peacefully on 20thMay, 2025 at his home. Dearly loved husband of Glenys for 56 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Lynne and Paul Herron, Peter and Leanne Johnstone, loved Grandad of Shannon and Tom, Erika and Scotty, Jacob, and Ella. At Dave’s request a private cremation has been held. Messages to 30 Howden Street, Te Anau 9600.

JONES, Warren Hall:
Passed away peacefully on 21st May 2025 at Southland Hospital. Loving husband of Pauline, father and father-in-law of Melissa and Jonathon*, Jason and Karina, and Bronwyn and Chris (Hawea Flat). Loved Poppa to Shamus and Chris, Mikayla and Riley; Emily, Lilly, Gretchen and Lucy. Son of the late Wyn and Lu Jones. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Anthony and Wendy (Christchurch) and loved uncle of Charlotte and Andrew. A service for Warren will be held at 1pm on Wednesday 28th May 2025 at Lindisfarne Methodist Church, Cnr Lindisfarne and Miller Streets, Invercargill. Message to the Jones Family PO Box 632, Invercargill or on Warren’s tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/warren. If you are unable to attend the service you will find a live stream on Warren’s tribute page. *denotes deceased.

KIRBY, Christina Ailsa:
Passed away at Vickery Court on May 18th 2025. Cherished Mother and mother-in-law of Suzanne and Maeva, dearly loved Nana and friend to Adam, Shauna, Lane, and Jet the dog. Nana Chrisie to Charlie and Oliver, and special friend to Brian, Jean, Helen, and Paul. At Chris's request, a private service has been held. Messages to 59 Rose Road, RD 6, Invercargill, or may be left on Chris's tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz Special thanks to Dr Sandra Rhind, Dawn Acker, and the staff at Vickery Court for their wonderful care and kindness to Chris, especially in her final days.

LITTLE-MURCHISON, Margaret Catherine May:
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday 21 May 2025, aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Colin Murchsion and the late Bob Little. Loved mother and mother in law of Neville and Audrey, Stuart, Jim and Issie, Owen and Roni, and Yvonne and Geoff. Loved Nana and Great Nana and Great Great Nana of all her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Margaret was a loved sister, sister in law and Aunty. Family sincerely thank the staff of Rowena Jackson for their 15 years of dedication and care of Margaret. As per Margaret’s wishes a private service has been held. Messages to 84 Dome Street Invercargill or to Margaret’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

LYDERS, Peter Richard (Pete):
Pete passed away at Rowena Jackson on Tuesday 20th May 2025, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Betty for 63 years. Loved father of Todd, and the late Kerry Thomas. Father-in-law and friend of Serena, Michael, and Barrie. Will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Danielle, Courtney, Mollie, Jack and their partners Daniel, Simon, Trent, and Shontelle. Great Grandad of Kaleb, Emelia, Aria, and Grayson. 'Pete' to Serena's family, Mikaere and Liana, Taamati, Lincoln, Ali and Lee and their families. We sincerely thank Dawn Acker and the staff at Rowena Jackson for their dedication and amazing care of Pete.
"We will miss you every minute of every day. You will never be truly gone. We will hold you safe in our hearts forever~"
A memorial celebration of Pete's life for family and friends will be held at J Fraser & Son's Chapel, Cnr Doon & Esk Streets, Invercargill on Wednesday 28th May at 2.00pm. Messages may be sent to 18A Sycamore Place, Invercargill 9810 or on Pete's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz where a livestream link can be found.

SOPER-SMITH, Bill:
Peacefully in the care of Ashlea Grove Rest Home, Milton on Sunday, 18 th May 2025, aged 85 years. Father, Brother, Brother-in-law, Cousin and Uncle of his extended family. A private service has been held.

WARD, Taylor Donald:
With great sadness, our beautiful Taylor, suddenly on Tuesday 20th May 2025, passed away. Loved son of Shelley and Donald. A service to celebrate Taylor’s life will be held in the Invercargill Christian Centre, 165 Leet St, Invercargill on Tuesday 27th May 2025 at 1pm followed by a private cremation. Messages for Taylor can be sent to the Ward Family, PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840 or on Taylor’s tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/taylor. If you are unable to attend the service you will find a live stream on Taylor’s tribute page.

WYATT, David Martin:
David passed away peacefully at Southland Hospital, Invercargill surrounded by the love and support of his family, after a short illness on Monday 19th May 2025. Aged 82 years. Dearly loved friend and cherished husband of Alex Wyatt. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Kevin* and Pearl* Wyatt, Gerald* Wyatt, Barney* and Judy* Wyatt, Leo* Wyatt, Pat* and Rose* Wyatt, Rosie* and Alec Thomson, Julie and Rodger* Golden, Stephen and Molly Wyatt and Marg and Colin Crisp. Much Loved Uncle to all his devoted nieces and nephews. According to David’s wishes, a private family service was held on Wednesday 21st May to celebrate his life. Grateful thanks to all the medical teams for their support and care of David. Messages to the Wyatt Family c/o PO Box 1345 Invercargill 9840. (* denotes Deceased).
“Now flying through the sky to the stars”

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]