What’s On Invers Funeral Notices

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CUNNINGHAM Sonya:
Peacefully after a short illness, at Hospice Southland on Friday 03 March 2023. Loved mother of Ben. Loved daughter of Joseph*. Daughter of Glenis. Loved sister, sister-in-law and Aunty of Michael, Amanda, Alice, George. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Max and Jibba. Loved friend to many, you know who you are. “She will be greatly missed by many.”
Messages to “Cunningham Family” PO Box 632, Invercargill, or you can go to Sonya’s tribute page at: mwfunerals.co.nz/s/sonya Funeral details to follow.

DUMBLE, Jon:
27.11.1936 – 13.2.2023
Family and friends are warmly invited to attend a Memorial Service to be held at Skyline, Queenstown on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at 12.00pm. RSVP to [email protected] before March 20.
Other messages to [email protected]. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Jon’s honour to the SPCA or Happiness House.

HARRIS, Ivan John (Barney):
It is with great sadness we wish to advise the passing of our brother Barney, at his home at Centre Bush. Loved son of the late Harry and May Harris. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Viv* and Rae*, Sam* and Lorraine, Esther* and Mick* McGill, Ayson and Bev, Harry* and Jill, and Marion Hollows. Loved uncle of his many nieces and nephews. A Memorial service to be advised at a later date. Messages to C/- 97 McKinnon Loop, Te Anau 9600, or on Barney’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz
(*denotes deceased)

JENNINGS, Isobel Maria:
Determined to the end, peacefully surrounded by family. At home at Te Anau, on Thursday, 2 March 2023; aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife, soul mate and friend of Murray (Red)*, much loved mum and mum-in-law of Tony and Tracey Jennings, Joanne Jennings and Craig Burke, Bronwyn and Paul Smith and much-loved Grandma of Danni, and Hayley Jennings; Zara, Liam, and Josh Smith and Great Grandma of Indi, Isaac, and Miya. A service to celebrate Isobel’s life will be held in the Te Anau Club, corner Pop Andrew Drive and Jackson Street, Te Anau, on Tuesday, 7 March, 2023 at 1:00pm, followed by afternoon tea and then interment at the Lynwood Cemetery. Donations to Hospice Southland may be left at the service. Messages to 26 Govan Drive, Te Anau.

JENNINGS, Isobel Maria:
Loved daughter of the late Cecil and Tommy Hammond. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Noelean and Gordon* Patrick, Marie and Lloyd Anderson, Gordon and Gayle Hammond, Raymond* Hammond, Douglas* Hammond, Rhonda and Ray Milne, Susan and Wayne Phillipson. Ian* and Helen Jennings, Trevor* and Ngaire Jennings, Raymond* and Anne Jennings, Shirley and Peter Dawson. Much loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. *Denotes deceased.

McBAIN, Daphne C E:
At Invercargill, on Friday, February 24, 2023, peacefully. Dearly loved wife of the late Angus, loved mother of Janice and Barry, special grandmother of Kerren, and great and great-great-grandmother.
Resting peacefully “no more pain”.
At Daphne’s request, a private cremation has been held. A special thank you to Judith, caregivers, district nurses, social workers and Rowena Jackson for their help and care over the years. Messages to “McBain Family”, PO Box 632, Invercargill, or you can go to Daphne’s tribute page at: mwfunerals.co.nz/s/daphne

RIMES, Maureen Mary (nee Ford):
On Friday, February 24, 2023, in Toronto, Canada. Loved wife of the late Jim Rimes, daughter of the late Ossie and Queenie Ford (Gore), and sister of Jude Sutherland (Gore), and the late Terry Ford (ChCh). Service at a later date.

SHAW, Murray Thomson (Te Anau):
Peacefully at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village on Tuesday, 28th February 2023, aged 72 Years. Dearly loved husband of Annette, loved father and father-in-law of Darin & Nicole, Peter & Nadia and Lisa and Dave* Barclay. Loved Grandad of MacKenzie, Lily, Ryan, Sam, Harry, Mikayla, Jack, and Max. Loved brother and brother-in-law of the Shaw and Gatley Families. A graveside service to celebrate Murray’s life will be held at the Forest Hill Cemetery on Monday, 6 March at 2.00pm. Messages to 33 Ballantrae Street, Wallacetown 9816.

SMITH, Russell McLellan:
78 years. Peacefully on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Much loved husband of Phyllis, loving and caring father of Luke, Lachlan and partner Bonnie, older brother of Murray (Taupo), greatly loved by all his nephews and nieces. A service will be held in Cromwell Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, March 8, at 1.30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be left at the service for St John Ambulance, Central Otago. Russell’s family want to thank the following organizations for their outstanding care and support: Junction Health, St John Ambulance, Hospice, the carers at Access Community Health, Dunstan Hospital, and the MenzShed.

WARNOCK, Doreen Dawn:
On Wednesday March 1, 2023. At Ascot Care Home. Loved wife of the late Jim. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Marie Boatwood, Paula and Lex Dillon (Nelson) and Karen Warnock and the late Darrel. Loved Nana of Nichola and Jason McIntosh, Bruce and Amber Boatwood, Taine Dillon, Brayden Thomas, and Brittney Dillon. Loved great Nana of Blair, Charli, Noah, Enya, and Leo. Loved sister of Andrew and her late brothers and sisters. Loved Aunt of Glenys and all her nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be left to Dementia NZ at the service. A service to celebrate Dawn’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 1.30pm, on Tuesday March 7. Dawn will then be laid to rest with her beloved Jim at the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to 46 Thornhill Street, Invercargill, and tributes may be left on Dawn’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a live stream of the service will also be available.

WILSON, Betty Loraine:
Peacefully on Tuesday 21st February 2023. Beloved wife of Ivan*, loved mother of David*, Alan* and Steve. Loved Nana of Melissa and Toni-Lee and her extended family. Loved Old Nana of all her great grand children. As per Betty’s wishes, a service has been held. Messages to the “Wilson Family” c/- PO Box 632, Invercargill or Betty’s tribute page at: mwfunerals.co.nz/s/betty *denotes deceased.

WHITFORD, Eunice Yvonne (Yvonne):
Passed away peacefully in the loving care of Lady Wigram Retirement Hospital staff, on February 25, 2023, aged 93 years. She was the devoted wife of the late Neil Whitford, and loving mother, mother-in-law, nana and nana Von to Karen-Ann (deceased) and Alistair Salt, Oliver and Ashley, and Willow, Hanna and Reed, and Hugo (all of Christchurch), Shayne and Brian McIlwrick (deceased), Jeremy and Joanne, Charlotte, Brodie, Dayne and Hayley, Tessa, Jorja (deceased), Pippa, and Lottie (all of Winton), Craig and Sarah, Annabel, Sam and Alex (all of Geelong). Will be sadly missed and is now free of all pain. Messages may be addressed to PO Box 74, Winton 9741. As per family wishes, a private service will be held.

In Memoriam

BENFELL, Marjorie Doreen:
Time passes, but not one day goes by that you are not in our heart xx

SPAIN, Blair Duncan:
Dear Blair,
One year has passed since you left us,
We love you and miss you Blair,
Dad has now passed with you,
Life just isn’t the same.
Love always,
Kaylee, Rebecca, Mother, Fergus, Stephen, and Liss.

Acknowledgement

AYTO-KEENAN, Phillipa Jane (Pip):
Damian, Stefan and Sarah wish to convey our heartfelt thanks to everyone for the kindness and support you have given us following the loss of Pip. Your visits, food, flowers, cards and phone calls have helped us through a difficult time. To Greg and the team at Macdonald & Weston, thank you for your support and care of Pip and your understanding with us. Pip is so deeply missed, but we all have precious memories.
“Forever in our hearts”.

BORLAND, Jack (John Stuart):
Robyn and Ken, Andy and Gina, and families offer our heartfelt thanks to friends, neighbours and well wishes following the passing of a much loved and respected father, father-in-law, Grandad, Great-Grandad, brother and friend. To Rowena Jackson staff, the care and support you showed Jack over the four years he was with you is much appreciated by all our family.
Those we have laughed with, learned from, leaned on and loved the most, leave us the very best memories.
Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.

COMPTON, Bertram Alexander John:
Angela and family wish to express our appreciation of the love shown to us at the recent passing of Bert. A special thanks to the Doctors, Hospice carers and especially the local District Nurses – our angels in blue. Bert thought they were very special people who enabled Bert to pass peacefully at home. We were overwhelmed with offers of help, prayers, cards, phone calls, visits, food and cuddles and beautiful flowers. What a community! A special thanks to Trevor Crossan for taking Bert rabbit shooting (Bert’s dying wish) and he was still able to shoot as sick as he was and pushed himself to do the thing he loved until the very end. Bert leaves a legacy in the valley and beyond with over 63 years of carpentry being a “jack of all trades”, which we are very proud of. Bert had so many stories to tell and I hope some of them live on for those of you he shared them with.

McNEILL, Russell James:
Beth, Karen, Julie and their families wish to express our sincere thanks for the expressions of love and support received following the recent sad passing of Russell, a dearly loved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, and great-grandfather. We have been overwhelmed and very appreciative of the many messages, cards, flowers and gifts of food received in sympathy. Thank you so much to those who joined us for his service, especially those who travelled long distances. Thank you to those who donated to Hospice Southland. Special thanks to Grant, we so appreciated having one of Russell’s friends conduct his service. Also the Rotary Club of Invercargill South for your contribution and for helping him on his final journey. Our thanks to the team at Queens Park Medical Centre, and Hospice Southland for your caring support in his final weeks. To Rachael from
J Fraser & Sons, thank you for your compassion. You made those very difficult days a little easier for us all. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement from us all.

O’BRIEN, Audrey Elizabeth (Betty):
O’BRIEN, Lewis John:
Vicky, Mark, Andrena, Richard and extended families, would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank all those who have supported and shown us kindness during the recent passing of Betty and Lewis.
A special thanks to all those that attended their funerals, particularly those that had to travel to get there. We have appreciated the cards and messages sent as they have gone some way to helping the family through this difficult time. To the carers, and medical staff who cared for mum and dad in their last months we send our love in appreciation for your kindness. A big thank you to the staff at Betts Funeral Services, for your compassion and understanding in assisting the family through the funeral process.