What's On Invers Funeral Notices
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CLEAVER, Norman:
31.03.1948 - 29.11.2024
Norm passed peacefully surrounded by love at his beloved home in Colac Bay. Dearly loved husband of the late Elizabeth 'Betty' and Donnah. Loved and admired father of Nathan and Britt, Jacqui and Brendon, Chris and Gemma. Deeply respected step father of Luke Tippett, and Josh and Rosie Tippett. A very proud Grandad of Keenan and Alana Kobain, Tamati and Sienna. A very precious Great-Grandad of Armani Cleaver. A celebration of Norm's life will be held at the Colac Bay Hall on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 11.00am. A private family cremation to follow. Donations would be appreciated to Hospice Southland whose care of Norm was outstanding. Messages for the "Cleaver Family" can be sent to PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840 or on Norm's tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/norm. A livestream of the service will be available on the tribute page for those unable to attend Norm's service.
COWAN, Edna:
We are sad to announce the death of our much loved Edna, aged 89 years, on November 27, 2024 at Archers Rest Home, Christchurch. Beloved wife of the late Les. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Gaylene and John, Diane, Bruce and Brenda. Loved sister and sister-in-law of John and Tina. Loving Nana of Aimee, Bec, Pagan, Rachael and Wyatt; and great-nana of Charli, Georgia, Rylee, Henry and Albie. We want to give a special thank you to the wonderful staff at Archers Rest Home who have cared for Edna over the past two years. In lieu of flowers please feel free to plant a native tree in Edna's memory using Trees That Count https://treesthatcount.co.nz/donate Messages for the Cowan Family may be sent to PO Box 26112, Christchurch 8148 or [email protected] In keeping with Edna's wishes, a private cremation has been held.
HILLIS, Michael James:
After an unexpected medical event at home on Tuesday 26 November 2024 aged 60 years. Dearly loved husband of Colleen. Adored father and father-in-law of Kieran and Tiffany, Sean, and Connor. Cherished Grandad of Sofia. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Nicola and Ross, Rachel and Mark; Annette and Warwick. Loved uncle and great-uncle of Carlee and Wade, Indi, Harper, Arden, Jorden, Riley, Jye, Quinn; Olivia, Jack, Max, Stella, and Angus. Loved son of the late Chook and Garth. A loyal and respected friend of many. A service to honour Mike’s life will be held at the graveside, Eastern Cemetery, block 53, on Tuesday 3 December at 2pm with memories to follow at the Ascot Park Hotel. Messages can be sent to 91 Cargill Street, Invercargill 9810 or to Mike’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there is a ink to the livestream of the service.
LEGGETT, Margaret Elizabeth (nee Cook):
of Edendale. Passed peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday 20th November 2024 in her 93rd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Max. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Bruce, Robert and Susan, Elizabeth and George Scott (all of Edendale), Rowena and Russell Reynolds (Alexandra). Loving grandmother of her 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. As per Margaret's wishes a private service to celebrate her life has been held. Grateful thanks are extended to the staff at Parata for their care and compassion of Margaret. We would also like to thank St John, Gore and Southland hospital for their care of Margaret. Messages can be sent to 31 Manse Street, Edendale 9825.
MILLER, Murray:
Of Oreti Plains. Peacefully, with family and friends, at Rowena Jackson, on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, in his 94th year. Beloved husband of Onawe for 70 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Dianne and Mike, Petrena and Keith, Doug and the late Tracey. A much loved Grandfather of Tim, Cameron, Sam, Meaghan, Amanda, and Michael. A service to celebrate the life and times of Murray will be held at 2.00pm, Monday, December 2, Southland Crematorium , Rockdale Road, Invercargill. Messages to 506 Ryan Road , Oreti Plains 9783 or to Murray's tribute page at frasersfunerals/tributes.co.nz where the livestream link can be found.
MOORE, Joan:
Passed peacefully on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, in Queenstown. Loved wife of the late Raymond, loved mother of the late Raylene Davis, loved sister and sister-in-law of Pauline and late Theo Hoogland (Green Island), late John and Beverley Hanrahan (Mosgiel), late Norman and Beth Moore (Nelson), Laura and Walton Goldsmith (Invercargill), Bruce and the late Mary Moore (Riverton), and loved by all her nieces and nephews and extended family. Thank you to all the wonderful staff at Queenstown Country Club Care Centre. According to her wishes, Joan was direct cremated (Alexandra) with her ashes to be interred at Alexandra Cemetery. A memorial celebration of Joan's life will be held at 130 Tucker Beach Road, Queenstown, on January 11, 2025, at 1.30pm. Messages to 130 Tucker Beach Road, RD1, Queenstown 9371.
PENNY, Ronald (Brian):
Gore, formerly of Seadown, Timaru. Peacefully at Southland Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday 27th February 2024. Aged 86 years. Loved husband of the late Lynn. Loved Dad and Father in law of Julie and Lionel Evans (Australia), Wayne and Sylvia (Gore), Marie and Rodney Whittington (Australia), Gaylene and Joe Noun (Australia), and Scott and Natalie (Australia). Cherished Grandad of his 15 grandchildren and adored Pop Pop of his 7 great-grandchildren.Loved brother and brother in law of Jean and Des* Neilson (Invercargill), and Neville* and Margaret (Alexandra). Loved Uncle of all his nephews and nieces. A private family service has been held. Messages for the Penny family can be sent to 4 Aranui Place, Gore 9710 or on Brian’s tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/brian.
PENNY, Ronald (Brian):
Gore, formerly Seadown, Timaru. Cherished husband of Jenny. Loved stepfather and father in law of Joe and Amanda Clapp (Christchurch), and Nick and Tara Clapp (Wyndham). Loved Grandad of his 3 step grandchildren. Messages to 11 Churchill Avenue, Gore 9710 or on Brian’s tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/brian.
STONEHOUSE, Peter Richard:
18/06/1934 - 26/11/2024
Peacefully, with great dignity, at Southland Hospital with Lyn at his side. Most dearly loved husband of Lyn for more than 64 years. Devoted and loved father and father-in-law of Julie and John Asher (Miller’s Flat) and Richard and Karen (Florida). Adored grandfather and great-grandfather of Karly, Luke and Jacob Asher-Howard (W.A), Micaela, Dre, Finn and Pippa Niehaus (Dunedin), Alex and Helen (Melbourne), Adam and Miles (Wellington), and Natasha (Wellington). In keeping with Peter’s wishes there will be no funeral. Messages to The Stonehouse Family, c/- PO Box 504, Invercargill 9810 or may be left on Peter's tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz. The family are very grateful for the amazing care from Dr Kirsten Taplin, of Murihiku Medical Services, and the medical ward staff at Southland Hospital
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