What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Saturday 6th April

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
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AITKEN, Marion Christina:
Passed away peacefully, at Southland Hospital, on Saturday 30 March 2024; aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife and best friend of the late James (Jim). Much loved Mother and mother-in-law of Pam* and Graeme* Wohlers, Jill and Fred Field (Oamaru), Judy Brown, and Debbie and Mark (Lowwood, Australia). A much loved Grandmother and great Grandmother. Special thanks to all the medical staff at Southland Hospital. In accordance with Marion’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages to 79 Maudes Road 19 DRD Oamaru.

CROWTHER, Russell John:
Peacefully after a long courageous battle, with family by his side, on Thursday 4th April 2024, in his 78th year. Dearly loved husband and loyal friend to Kaye. Loving and supportive father and father-in-law of the late Brandon, Jane and Grant Milne, Greg and Sharon, Kate and Chris McIlwick. Proud and caring poppy of Emily, Harrison, Mackenzie, Brandon, Abbey, Caitlyn, Bailey, Mason, Jamie, Jessie Mae. Son of the late Brandon (Bill) and the late Mavis. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Bruce and Deborah, Barbara and Gerry, Peter and Olwyn Bailey, the late Barry. Loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Loyal cobber to many. A service to celebrate Russells life will be held at Club Southland 115 Leet Street, Invercargill on Wednesday 10th April 2024 at 1 pm followed by a private cremation. Donations to Hospice Southland would be gratefully accepted and can be made at the service. If you cannot attend Russell’s service please see his tribute page for the livestreaming. Messages to the “Crowther family” at PO Box 632, Invercargill, or can be left on Russells tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/russell

DALEY, Steve:
Steve, who was our Legendary Mountain man died suddenly on Sunday 31st March 2024. Soulmate and best friend of Jo and was the loved and respected Dad of Chris (Scrub) and devoted grandad to Jo and Chris’s children.
‘Free to roam the hills, fish and hunt, until we meet again’
Jo and Chris, along with their families are devastated by Steve’s sudden loss. A private service has been held. Messages can be left on Steve’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz

DIACK, Edwin:
Passed suddenly at home on Tuesday, April 2, 2024; in his 43rd year. Loved father of Sebastian, Camden and Marko. Loved son of Rose, and Allan and stepson of Gordan, and Diane. Loved brother of Kimberley, Paul, Lisa and Phil Kelly. A loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Loved “bro” of Carl and Mitchell. Friend to many. A Graveside Service to celebrate Edwin’s life will be held on Monday, April 8, 2024 at 2.00pm at the Eastern Cemetery, Invercargill, Block 40, Plot 468. Messages to the Diack Family, PO Box 632, Invercargill, or you can leave a tribute on Edwin’s page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/edwin

HARVEY, Alexander Joseph (Alex):
Peacefully at Bupa Ascot on Wednesday 3 April 2024; aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Catalina. Loved father and father-in-law of Richard, Deborah and Aaron, and Chris and Michele. Loved Grandad and great grandad of all his grandchildren. Loved brother, brother- in-law and cousin of his extended Harvey and Goomes families.
“A Life member of the Waihopai Soccer Club”
A memorial service to celebrate Alex’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street Invercargill on Monday 8 April at 2.00pm. Messages to 82 Banks Street Invercargill 9810.

KING, Peter Cyril – In Loving Memory
19/09/34- 30/03/24 – Formally from Kings Bend, Winton
It is with heavy hearts that we bid farewell to Peter who passed away peacefully on the 30th March 2024 surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 89. He was the cherished husband of Laureen, and a devoted father and father-in-law to Lisa and David (Australia), Michelle and Peter (England), Trina and Todd (USA), Andrew and Letitia (Stewart Island). Much loved grandfather to Alex, Sebastian, Ethan, Luke, Bella, and Ryan. Peter was also a beloved brother and brother-in-law to Warwick and Keiko, Wendy and Don, and Carol and Michael* Hardy. Peter will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. The family would like to thank the staff from Southland Hospital and Southland Hospice who cared for Peter. In lieu of flowers, donations to Southland Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service which will be held to celebrate Peter’s life in J Fraser & Son’s Chapel, Cnr Esk & Doon Streets, Invercargill on Monday 8th April at 11.00am followed by a private burial. Messages to 86 Albert Street, Winton 9720 or on Peter’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz

PAY, Raymond Noel (RAY):
Peacefully at his daughter’s residence on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Loved father of Raewyn Stewart and Paul Sutton, Lyndon and Sophie Marsh (Brisbane). Loved Dada of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ray was a loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. At Ray’s request a private service has been held. Messages to 115 Duke Street, Invercargill, or to Ray’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

RYAN, Mary:
Peacefully passed away, at Hospice Southland, on Friday, April 5, 2024, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Pat (Balfour), loved mother and mother-in-law of Clare, Bernadette and Grant Weller, Thomas, Damian and Emma, John and Bridget, loved Grandma to Hannah, Aimee, Lucy, Cecilia, Lucas, and Bethany, loved sister and sister-in-law of Pat* and Joyce* Sheehan, Maurice* and Jan Sheehan, Paul and Sue Sheehan, and loved Aunt to her many nieces and nephews ‘RIP’. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in the St Columba Church, Balfour on Tuesday, April 9, at 11am, followed by interment at Balfour Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be left at the service for Hospice Southland. Messages to 2014 Waimea Valley Road, RD6, Gore, 9776.

WHELAN, Douglas John (Doug):
970966 Gunner CMT
Passed away suddenly at home, surrounded by family, on Tuesday 2nd April 2024. Dearly loved husband of Rayna for 67 years. Dearly loved father and father of Ronald and Vivien. Dearly loved Grandad of Jamie and Cristy, Kasey and Greg, and Steven. Loved Great grandfather of the late Sienna, Sabella, Jack, Malin and Piper. Loved son of the late Lewis and Winifred Whelan. Loved brother and brother in law of Allan* and Margaret, Gordon, Mervyn* and Elvie, Ronald, Noeline* and Leo* Scott, Beverley and Ian* Taylor. Loved brother in law and friend of the Ellis family. Loved Uncle of his nieces and nephews. Family sincerely thank the staff of Hospice Southland and St John for their care and support of Doug. As per Doug’s wishes a private service has been held. Messages to 6B Ramrig Street Invercargill or to Doug’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes (*denotes deceased).

WHITE, Margaret:
25.01.1941 – 25.03.2024
Loved wife and best friend of Eric*. Loved and adored Mum and Mum-in-law of Steven, Linda, Judy, Carolyn and Paul, and David* Harland. Loved and respected Nana to her grandchildren and partners and great grandchildren. Loved daughter of Thelma* Forward (Christchurch) and Alan* Boskell (Milton), step-mum Violet* Boskell (Milton), and stepdad Dave* McMillan (Christchurch). Loved sister and sister-in-law of Doreen* Lilley, Desmond* and Vilma* Boskell, Averill* and Murray* Charteris, all formally of Christchurch. Loved niece, cousin, and aunty of her wider family who she thought the world of.
“Mum and Dad reunited for eternity”
After a long illness, Margaret passed away at home in Winton. In accordance with Margaret’s wishes, a family service has been held. Messages to 88 Park Street, Winton 9720. (*denotes deceased).

Acknowledgement:

BEWLEY, Loyd:
Pauline and Loyd’s family would like to thank you for the prayers, beautiful messages, card’s, food and flower’s. Special thank’s to the Waide Girl’s, St John’s, and Father Tony Harrison. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.
From the Bewley Family.

BLACK, Ivy Reid:
Ivy’s family would like to thank you for the cards, flowers, food, and kind expressions of sympathy shown following her sad passing. To those who regularly visited Ivy, our heartfelt thanks. It was a great comfort to all the family. Ivy had a witty sense of humour and was an inspiration to us all.

STRANG, Norma:
Philippa and Roger, Fiona and Shane, Jayme, Sean and Felix, Cole and Alex would like to extend their sincerest thank you after the loss of their beloved Mum, Nana, Nanny “Norm” and “favourite octogenarian”. For the messages, phone calls, cards, floral tributes, hugs and expressions of grief – we cannot thank you enough. To those who were able to join us in a celebration of Norma’s life we would also like to acknowledge. Special thanks to the staff at Walmsley House for their dedicated care of Norma, Hospice Southland for their brief but supportive care of Norma and our family and to J Fraser & Sons for their kindness when preparing our farewell. We would also like to thank the staff in the School of Nursing at SIT for their continued love and support of Fiona. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of our sincere and grateful thanks.