What’s On Invers Funeral Notices - Saturday 29th March

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 notices@invers.nz

ALLEN, Christine Barbara:
Christine passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday morning, 23rd March 2025, at Hospice Southland. Dearly loved wife of Dudley. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Stuart, Paula, Karen, and Teresa, and their partners. Treasured Grandma to all her grandchildren. Deeply loved sister and friend to many. Messages can be left on Christine’s tribute page at www.distinctfunerals.co.nz, where a livestream link will also be available. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland are warmly welcomed.

ARMSTRONG, Dian Betty:
It is with deep sadness we wish to share the sudden but peaceful passing of Dian Armstrong, on March 24, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Ian Armstrong, loving mother and mother-in-law of Keri and Brent Collinson (Winton), Tracy and Paul Reed (Kaiapoi), and Jo and Mark Dickson (Ashburton). Cherished grandmother of Brayden Dickson and Amanda, Joel and Jessica Reed, Sarah Dickson and Mitch, Joshua Grey, Izaac Reed and Chantal, and Karson. Treasured sister and sister-in-law of Geoff and Emiko, Colvin, and aunty of Anna, John and Karl Colvin (Christchurch). Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Dian Armstrong, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. Dian was a friend and supporter to many and loved by all her extended family and friends. At Dian's request, a private cremation will be held. A memorial service to celebrate Dian's life, a life lived well, will be held at a later date yet to be advised.
"Forever in our hearts"

BARNES, Bryan Eric:
Unexpectedly passed away, doing something he loved, on Wednesday 26th March 2025, aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Robin for 46 years. Much loved father and father in law of Jody and Chris, the late Craig, Jacque and Paul, Shane and Melanie, and Todd and Ros. Cherished Pops of Sarah, Steven, Tara and Kieran, Alannah and Mikayla; Ella and Macey, and his great grandchildren. Loved brother and brother in law of Lawrence and Martha* and the Evans family, and a loved Uncle. A Celebration of Bryan’s life will be held on Tuesday 1st April 2025, 1.30pm in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. A private cremation will follow. Messages to 5 John Street Riverton or to Bryan’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes (*denotes deceased)

CARMICHAEL, Allen Eric:
Suddenly at Cargill Village, Invercargill on Wednesday March 26, 2025. In his 82nd year. Devoted husband of the recently passed Alwyn. Loved father and father-in-law of Sue and Pete Wilson and Grandad of Emma and Dan, Ella and Chez. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Joyce and Murray Turner, Melva* and Bob Rodgers, Alister* and Marg* McLean, Margaret McDermott. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Allen’s life will be held in the Salvation Army Centre, 7 Dejoux Road, Winton, at 1.30pm, on Thursday April 3. Then leaving for the East Winton Cemetery. Messages to 101 Devereux Road, RD 2, Winton 9782 and tributes may be left on Allen’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes (*denotes deceased.)

HAWES, George Campbell “CAM”:
Sunrise 16/5/1937 - Sunset 22/3/2025
It is with much sadness and after a brief illness, Cam passed away on Saturday 22 March 2025, at Southland Hospital in the presence of his family. Loved husband of Ruth. Beloved husband of the late Anita (Iremonger). Treasured and loved Dad to Bronwyn & Gordon Carran (Invercargill), Susan & Andy Pennington (Texas, USA) and the late Darren Hawes. Much loved Grandad Cam to Annaleise, Ryan, Alexandra, Avery, Harrison. Friend and Stepdad to Michael and Angela Matheson, Julie and Graeme Irvine, and their families. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff of the CCU and Medical Unit at Southland Hospital for their care of Cam. According to Dad’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place, and he has been laid to rest in the Eastern Cemetery with Mum and Darren. Messages to 2/79 Alice Street, Gladstone, Invercargill 9810.
“Forever in our hearts”

RICHARDSON, Kay:
16.2.1950 - 23.3.2025. Kay passed away peacefully in the care of Hospice Southland. Loved mum of Laura and Aaron. A dearly loved Nan, Nan-Nan, Sister and Aunty. As to Kay’s wishes a private service has been held. Messages to “Richardson Family”, PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840 or you can go to Kay’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/kay.

THOMPSON, Patricia Eileen (Pat, nee Wiley):
Of Owaka Valley. Passed away peacefully at Clutha Health First, after a brief illness on Tuesday, March 25, 2025; in her 90th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Kevin (Thomo), loved and loving mother, mother-in-law, and Nana Pat of Keryn & Jack Mason (Waimahaka), Bradley and Caitlyn; Daniel and Courtney, McKenzie and Riley; Alan and Pam (Owaka Valley), Mark, Kooper, Terrie and Lucus; Gary and Hannah, Kyle and Amanda. The family would like to thank Pat’s Access Support workers, the staff of Ward 8 at Dunedin Hospital, and staff at Clutha Health First for their care of Pat. A service to Celebrate Pat’s life will be held on Monday March 31 at 1pm in Leishman’s Chapel, 12 James Street, Balclutha, followed by interment at the Owaka Cemetery around 3:45pm.  Messages to the Thompson Family 186 Owaka Valley Road, RD2 Owaka 9586.

WATTS, Brian David:
Peacefully on 21 March 2025 at Riverton aged 88 years. Loved husband of Jan for 63 years. Treasured father of Tracy and David, adored Granddad of Aleece, Amanda, Allan and Eli. Dearly loved Great-Grandfather and Uncle. In respect of Brian’s wishes a private funeral has been held. Our sincere thanks are extended to the staff at Longwood Care Home, Riverton who took such special care of Brian in his last days. Messages to “Watts Family” can be sent to PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840 or Brian’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/brian.

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 notices@invers.nz