What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Saturday 27th July

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]

BRYANT, Jennet:
Of Mandeville – Peacefully on Thursday, July 25, 2024, aged 93 years. Much loved wife of the late Sydney Alan Bryant; cherished mother of Fenella, David, and Elise; Granny of Joshua and Francesca; sister and sister-in-law of Bessie Findlay*, Joan and Stan Horrell*, Heather and Fred* Erskine, and Margaret and Stewart* McIntosh; aunty of Lindsey*, Stephanie, Rosemary*, and Bruce. A service to celebrate Jenny’s life will be held at Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Friday 2 August, at 1.00pm, followed by interment at Riversdale Cemetery. Messages to PO Box 6, Riversdale 9744.
(*denotes deceased).

CAUGHY, Margaret:
Passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 24, 2024, at Rowena Jackson Rest Home, surrounded by her family. Aged 80 years. Loved wife of the late Ian Hugh Caughey. Loved mother and mother-in-law to Nigel and Svetlana, Leigh and Philip, Paul and Chrissy. Dedicated grandmother and great-grandmother over the years to Rhiannon and Nathan and Ivy, Zoe and Jeff, Hamish and Brooke, James, Caitlin, Tipene, Declan, Hayley and Kariana. A huge thank you to all those involved with Heather’s care at Rowena Jackson, we appreciate all you have done for her. A celebration of Heather’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Monday, July 29, at 1.30pm. Private cremation to follow. Donations to St John Ambulance would be appreciated and can be left at the service. Messages to Heather’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where livestream details are available,

GUTSELL, Leslie Keith:
On Wednesday 24th July 2024. Passed peacefully in his sleep at the Wyndham Rest Home. Dearly loved husband of the late Elvena May Gutsell. Much loved Dad to Corey, Tim and Angeline, Steve and Michelle, Nick and Sara-Lee, Tania and Gerald. Much loved Grandad to all his grandchildren. Much loved brother and brother-in-law to all his 11 siblings and partners. Special thanks to all the staff at the Wyndham Rest Home for looking after Les as though he was part of the family. In lieu of flowers donations can be made at the service to the Wyndham Rest Home. A service for Les will be held at the Wyndham Rugby Club, Memorial Drive, Wyndham, at 1pm, on Monday 29th July. Any messages to 31 Nightingale Street Wyndham and digital messages may be left at Les’ tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

HARRINGTON, Margaret:
10.9.1944 – 24.7.2024
Much loved wife of Bob (Robert) Harrington, mother of Robin, Kate and Stuart, grandma of Sophie, Anna, Thomas (Wallace), Niamh and Saoirse Harrington. A celebration of Margaret’s life will be held in Nelson on August 4, 2024, and ashes later returned home to Southland. Any messages may be sent to [email protected].

McLEOD, Nicola Jan (Nicky) nee Alsweiler:
With much sadness we wish to advise we lost our beautiful Nic on Wednesday 24 July 2024. Surrounded by her loving family. Much loved daughter and daughter-in-law of Heather* and Athol* Alsweiler. Marj* and Roddy* McLeod. Cherished wife of Forrest (Bush). Loved Mum to Cameron and Bianca, Katie and Keiran. Adored Nanny to Jackson, Penelope, Lockie and Harper. Loved sister and sister-in-law to Carl and Michelle, Keith and Lois, Judith and Struan, Heather and Bruce, Shona* and Arch*, Roderick and Lynley. Loved niece to Marie and Angus Buchanan and Marlen and Keith Thomson. Loved by her nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Nic’s life will be held at The Hideaway 201, Lochiel Branxholm Road on Wednesday 31 July at 1.00pm. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated and can be made at the service. Messages to 1555 Dipton Winton Highway, RD 2 Winton 9782 or to Nic’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

SEETO, Bentley:
On July 25, 2024, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, Christchurch, surrounded by his loving family; aged 59 years. Dearly loved husband of Jude and much loved father of Meredith, and Tim. Loved son of Hazel Woodhead and the late Tom Seeto, beloved brother and brother-in-law of Anthony Seeto and Nic Greer and Keri and Don Jackson. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nurse Maude Hospice would be appreciated and may be made at the service, or online at nursemaude.org.nz Messages to the Seeto family c/o PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. The service will be livestreamed and for those wishing to view please contact Academy Funeral Services for the link. A Funeral Service for Bentley will be held in the Christchurch Golf Club, 45 Horseshoe Lake Road, Shirley, Christchurch, on Wednesday, July 31, at 11.00am.

SKERRETT, Winsome Joy (née TeAu):
Peacefully, on Friday 26 July 2024, 10am at Clare House, surrounded by her loving whanau. Much beloved Wife of Michael, and much loved mother & mother in law of Kane & Tania, Amber & Tony, Yvette & Lyndon and Sasha & Shaun.  Cherished Taua of all her mokopuna. Winsome will lay in rest at 24 Ayersdale Road, Ascot, Invercargill, from Sunday 28th of July, in the afternoon. Tangi details will be updated on Tuesday in the Southland Times and online.

SMITH Ruby, (nee Fairbairn):
10 May 1928 – 20 July 2024
Passed away peacefully at Rowena Jackson, on Saturday 20th July 2024, aged 96 years. Loved wife of the late Dave. Loved Mother and mother in law of Alison and Neil, Kathryn and Warwick, and Callum, and loved friend of Jackie and Judy. Loved Nana of Kate, James and Jessie; Megan and Hamish; and Grace. Loved GG of all her great grandchildren. Ruby was a loved sister, sister in law and Aunty. With grateful thanks to the staff of Rowena Jackson for their dedicated and compassionate care of Ruby for the past five years. A Memorial Service for Ruby will be held on Tuesday 30th July 2024, 1.30pm in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Messages to 42A McIvor Road, RD 6, Invercargill or to Ruby’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

STENNING, Allan Keith: CMT 925898 Sgt RNZA 1936-2024
Reunited with his wife Audrey (peacefully in his sleep). Loved father, father-in-law, grandfather and great grandfather. As per Allan’s wishes a Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

WING, Richard:
On July 22, 2024, passed peacefully, surrounded by family, at Ballarat Care Home, Rangiora, in his 90th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Ailsa, much loved father and father-in-law of Michael and Joyti, Michelle and Bryan, and Steve and Nikki, loved grandfather of Lisa, Tina, and Isha; Emma, and Jonathan; Ella, and Taylah, and a loved great-grandfather. Loved brother of Neville, Kaye, Trevor, and the late Bruce, cherished and loved brother-in-law of Nick Dempster. Special thanks to the wonderful team at Ballarat Care Home for the care and compassion shown to Dad. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Richard Wing, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The memorial service for Dick will be held in our Rangiora Chapel, Wai-mana, 92 Kippenberger Avenue, Rangiora, on August 9 at 2.30pm.

TAYLOR, Claire:
(Formerly of Otautau, Cromwell and Gore). It is with heavy hearts we announce that Claire passed away in the arms of her loving family, at Windsor Park Care Home, Gore, on Thursday, July 18, 2024, aged 80 years. Loved wife of Stan for 59 years, loved mother and mother-in-law of Karen Mills and Graham (Clydevale), Stephen and Kyra Taylor (Dunedin), Leanne and David Glover (Mataura), and adored Grandma of the late Adam, Conor (Auckland) and Abbey Mills (Dunedin), Maddie Taylor (Dunedin), Seth and Tayla Glover (Mataura).
“Gone from our sight but never our hearts”
A private service for Claire has been held. Messages to 191 Main Street, Mataura 9712.

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]

DIXON, Robyn Lenore (Skin):
Owen and family wish to thank everyone who expressed their sympathy and condolences on the passing of Robyn. We would like to thank you all for the flowers, baking, cards, calls and visitors. Special thanks to the Doctors and Nurses at Southland Hospital and Dunedin Hospital, Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter, and those who donated to Ronald McDonald House. A heartfelt thank you to all the staff at J Fraser & Sons Funeral Directors who took wonderful care of Robyn and showed their love and support to the whole family. To Lynley McKerrow, thank you for delivering the service Robyn wanted and for your support. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgment of thanks from us all.

REIDY, William:
Jeanette, Joanne, Steven and Michelle and families wish to thank all the wonderful people who have been so generous with the many cards, messages, visits, food and beautiful flowers sent to our family in memory of Bill’s passing. To those who attended Bill’s service, many who travelled long distances, we were overwhelmed by your support. A huge thanks to Macdonald & Weston whose perfection in all matters made Bill’s farewell very special. Thank you to our celebrant Teina. Bill always enjoyed your visits at home, in hospital and Peacehaven. Finally a special thank you to our wonderful family who spoke so well about their father and grandfather. Bill will be remembered as a loving and admired husband, father, father-in-law, grand and great-grandad. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement to you all.