What's On Invers Funeral Notices
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If you would like your loved one’s death/funeral notices, memoriam
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GRAY, Elizabeth "Betty" Lorraine (aka Housham):
26/07/1937-31/12/2024 Beloved mother of Eileen, Wayne, Pamela and Philip. Loved mother-in-law of Lindsay. Much loved grandmother and great-grandmother of all her loving grandchildren. Betty passed away at the Wyndham and Districts Rest Home after a long battle with illnesses. It is with great respect that we acknowledge the caring attention and love of an incredible staff. Her passing was peaceful and pain-free. There will be a private cremation as per Betty's wishes. A memorial service will be held at Wyndham Presbyterian Church on January 11th at 11 am. Inquiries can be sent to the family via [email protected]
McFADZIEN, Ronald:
Died peacefully at home, after a short illness, on January 1, 2025. Loved husband of Viviann, loved and loving father of Belle (Queenstown) and Nick (Invercargill). Loved Grandpa of Ruby and Trista. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Jan and Trevor Manson, and Royd (Fudge) and Bronwyn . A private service has been held, according to Ron's wishes. A very special person has passed on far to early, and will be very much missed. A huge thank you to the marvelous friends who made his last weeks so enjoyable. A massive thank you to all the Hospice Nurses, carers, what a wonderful job you all do. St Johns Ambulance are amazing people. Thank you. Friends and Family are invited to a gathering for Drinks and Nibbles on Saturday, January 18, from 1.00pm, at 8A Kenmare Street, Alexandra.
POFF, Gavan Francis:
Gavan passed peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday 29th December 2024, aged 80 years. Very dearly loved husband of Barbara. Cherished Dad and father-in-law of Richard and Karen, Sarah and Simon, Claire and Hayden. Adored Papa of Georgia, Caroline; Kate, Sam, Grace; Ben, and Abby. Loved brother of Brendan*, Kieran, Stephen, Bernadette and loved brother-in-law and uncle. A private funeral Mass and burial has been held. Messages to 99A George Street, Invercargill 9810 or on Gavan's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz (*denotes deceased).
ROBBIE, Valerie Joan:
On Thursday December 26, 2024, Val died peacefully at Calvary Hospital Invercargill after a century of life well lived. Dearly loved wife of the late Keith. Beloved Val and Mother of Hugh, Peter, Chris, and Michael*. Friend to Dorothy; and Ken*. Loved and cherished Grandma, Super-Gran and Val of Paul and Tina, Kymm and Paul, Allie and Jackie; Sarah and Niaz, Simon and Hasti; Rachel, John and Marnie, Malcolm and Roberta, and Nicky. Great-Gran of her seven great-grandchildren in London and Melbourne. Val was also a friend to so many over the years. Special thanks to the staff of Calvary Residential and Hospital for their love and care. A private cremation has taken place, with a Memorial Gathering in the Calvary Hospital Chapel, 215 Centre Street, Invercargill on Saturday January 18, at 1.00pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart Foundation NZ. Messages may be addressed to: Robbie Family, c/- PO Box 1380, Invercargill 9840; or [email protected] or to Val’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there is a link to the stream of the service. (* denotes the late)
ROBBIE, Valerie Joan:
On Thursday, December 26, 2024, Val died peacefully at Calvary Hospital Invercargill. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Bob* and Bede* Cuthill; and Norma*. Loved special Aunt of John* and Barbara*; Les*, and Julie and Tim; Matt and Wendy; Great-Aunt of Sarah, Laura; George, Campbell, Oliver, Scarlett; Victoria; and their families. (* denotes the late).
RYDER, Stephen:
On January 1, 2025, unexpectedly, after a long battle, at Dunedin Hospital, surrounded by his loving family; aged 63 years. Treasured husband and soulmate of Brenda, much loved father and father-in-law of Morgan, Sharyn, Stuart, and Anthony and Nikki, loved Grandad of Else, Lilly, Phoebe, Aurora (Rosie), Eli, and Scarlette, loved brother of Allan, David, and Kay, loved brother-in-law of David and Janice Langley, also a loved uncle, cousin and friend to many. A service for Steve will be held in Campbell and Sons Chapel, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 10.30am on Tuesday, January 7, followed by an interment in Dunedin Cemetery. Messages to the Ryder Family, C/- PO Box 183, Mosgiel 9053.
THOMAS, Allan:
Allan passed away on December 29, aged 76. Loving husband of Noreen; Father and Grandfather of Raoul and Deborah, Xavier, Jack, Kyle and Kerry, Leah and Tim, and Kiwa, Samantha, Jade; Brother of Neil and Trish, Owen and Christine, Jane, Malcolm and Nicky, *Mervyn, *Raymond, and *Hazel; Brother-in-law of *Bill and Dawn, Les and Kaye, Kathryn and Roger, Ray, Pauline, Chris, Glenda and Conin, Doug and Karen. As per Allan's wishes, he has been cremated with a memorial service to be held on January 26 at The Gore Town and Country at 1.00pm. Messages to 12 Waverly Street, Gore, or may be left on Allan's tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz *denotes deceased.
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