What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Saturday 7th October

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BRIDGES, Desley:
Born March 27, 1944, died October 1, 2023, with family at her side, after a long battle with Dementia. Loved wife of Peter for 58 years. Beloved Mum and mother-in-law to Katie and Grant, Jeremy, and Amina. Loving Nana to Daniel and Trish, Stewart, Hamish, Samuel, and Cushla. Desley’s family are very grateful to the wonderful staff in the Donovan and Salisbury Wings at Rowena Jackson RV for their loving care and support to Desley and Peter over the last 17 months. Desley chose to donate her body to the Anatomy Department at Otago University. A private family memorial will be held, as per Desley’s wishes. Messages may be left on Desley’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz

CAVE, Patricia (Tricia, Pat to SBHS pupils):
Passed away peacefully at home on Monday 25th September 2023, aged 78 years. Loved wife of Mervyn. Loved mother of Hadley, Vanessa and Rowan. Loved Nana of Spencer, Marnie, Cassidy, Pollyanna and Beatrix. Loved mother-in-law of Lisa, James and Tori. A Memorial Service to celebrate Tricia’s life and to acknowledge her relatives, friends, neighbours, colleagues and pupils who enhanced her wonderful life will be advised at a later date.

HALL-JONES, Joan:
Passed away suddenly, surrounded by her three sons, at Southland Hospital, on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, aged 86 years. Loved wife and best friend of the late Gerry. Loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Peter and Jenny (Whanganui), David and Pui Mun (Wanaka), and Stephen (Dunedin). Loved Grandma of William and Francesca, Hugh, Amber and Miro’. In lieu of flowers, donations to Stroke Foundation Invercargill would be greatly appreciated and can be left at the service. A Memorial Service to celebrate Joan’s life will be held on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, 1.30pm, in J Fraser and Son’s Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Messages to 72 Park Street, Invercargill or to Joan’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

LAL, Michael:
Suddenly on September 28, 2023, aged 76. Soulmate and best friend of Marilyn. Deeply loved and respected father and father-in-law of Joseph and Tania, *Micheal and Shelley, Vijai and Antoinette, and Eddie. Adored Grandad of Kristy, Anisha, Jacob, Kane, Izak, Hamish, Connor, Fenton, Dominic, Gabriel, Nicholas and Stella. A private cremation has been held. Messages to be sent to 58 Arundel Crescent, Invercargill. (*denotes deceased)

MCEWAN, Ron (Ronald Bryan):
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ron (in his 89 th year) on Monday, 2nd of October 2023 surrounded by his family at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village, Invercargill. Dearly loved and adored husband of the late May for 67 years. Much loved and respected father and father-in-law of Wayne and Anne, Dianne and Don, and Julie and Brendan. Adored ‘Grandad Ron’ of Shannon and Meredith, Bradley and Kirsten, Kylie and Rei, Todd and Tania, Brooke and Jason, Rick and Ellen, Ella, and Laura. Great ‘Grandad Ron’ to Kacee, Leah, Harry, Jack, Cooper, Oscar, Kate, Lucy, and James. Special ‘Ron’ to Karen McEwan and the late Owen Dallard and special ‘Grandad Ron’ to Griffin, Sam, Emma, Javarn, and Ailah. Dearly loved son of the late Bert and Olive McEwan and brother of the late Gary McEwan, brother-in-law of Pam McEwan and Margaret Dynes. Lifelong friend and brother-in-law of Mabel Dewson and the late Neville Dewson. A service to celebrate Ron’s life will be held at the Ascot Park Racecourse, Invercargill (1 st floor Public Bar area), on Saturday the 7 th of October at 2 pm. Dianne, Julie and Wayne would like to sincerely thank the management and staff at Rowena Jackson for the care and compassion they have shown Ron over the last 2 years. Also, Dawn Acker from Monarc Health for the outstanding care and support provided to Ron and the family. Messages to 350 Mill Road North, Myross Bush, Invercargill, 9872.
Those we love never truly leave us as they are woven into our lives forever.

MUNTZ, Wayne Henry:
At BUPA Longwood Riverton on Thursday, 5th October 2023, aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Robyn. Much loved father and father-in-law of Kirsty and Andrew, Jody and Malcolm, and Lauren. A much-loved Grandad of all his grand and great grandchildren. Loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and cousin of his extended family. At Wayne’s request a private service will be held. Messages to 229 Bowmont Street, Georgetown, Invercargill 9812.

PLUNKETT, Eric Ronald:
11 April 1943 – 29 September 2023
Shirley and family would like to extend our gratitude and heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us to celebrate Eric’s life. Especially family and friends who visited, messaged, and supported us during this difficult time. Special thanks to the Staff and Management of Rowena Jackson, especially those that cared for Eric in his final moments – Hospice Southland, MonArc Health, Dr McKerchar and Dr Matusiak. Thank you to Rachael Crothers and the team at J Fraser and Sons, and Lynley McKerrow for their support and care of Eric and helping us to provide such a fitting celebration for Eric.

REINKE, Bruce Norman:
It is with great sadness Debbie and Aleisha would like to advise the passing of Bruce Reinke loving husband and father who lost his courageous battle to cancer last Friday 29 September 2023. Brother to Mike Maguire, Maureen Ukich (deceased) Debbie Reinke, and Justin Sharp.  And Brother In Law and uncle to their families. A private service will be held at the request of Bruce to celebrate his life. Messages to 78 Oteramika Road Invercargill 9812.

ROBSON, Margaret:
It is with deepest sadness that the family wish to advise of the passing of Margaret on Monday, 2 October 2023. Aged 88 years. Devoted and loving wife of George* for nearly 65 years. Precious Mum and mother- in-law of Eileen and David Harrison, Margaret and Neil, and Anne. Beloved Nana of Michelle and James Sim, Carla Harrison and Shane Gutsell, Aaron Harrison, Alicia and George, Matthew and Janine. Adored Great Nana of Alex and Xavier Sim and Lachie. “To live in the hearts of those we leave behind, is never to die” A special heartfelt thank you to Dr Tabitha Luecker, Baillie and Lewis Pharmacy, Hospice Southland, District Nurses, Gayleen, Karen, Angela, Emma and all other carers for their love and support of our Mum to enable her to stay in our care till the end. In accordance with family wishes, a private service was held on Thursday 5th October. Messages can be sent to 279 Sinclair Road, RD 2, Winton 9782 or can be left on Margaret’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes (*Denotes deceased)

ROGERS – Bowden: Noah Carlos Zachariah
Born sleeping on the 27th of September 2023 born 7 days overcooked
At 7:29am
4 pounds 8 ounces
Much loved and precious son of Melissa Bowden
Loved nephew of David Berry
Loved grandson of Belinda Rogers and Philip McLeod
Loved nephew of Jono Hansen, Russell Rogers and Gordon Munro
Loved cousin of Luka Hansen
Noah was a cheeky boy, who loved vegemite and jaffa thins, he loved music and loved car rides.
His service was held at xo church on the 3rd of October, surrounded by those who loved him

TAYLOR, Margaret Caroline (nee Clark):
Peacefully with Suzanne by her side and in the care of Hospice Southland on Tuesday 3rd October 2023 in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Jim. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Suzanne and Robert Eunson (Waimatuku). Loved grandma and great-grandma of Melanie and David, Timothy, Gregory and Nicki, Emily, Oliver, and Kylah.
To Dr Adam, thank you for your care of mum over the years.
As per Margaret’s wishes a private service has been held. Messages to “Taylor Family” PO Box 632, Invercargill or you can go to Margaret’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/margaret.

TURNER, Marion Charlotte Murray:
Peacefully at BUPA Ascot Rest Home on Tuesday, 3 October 2023, in her 91 st year. Dearly loved wife of the late Wally Turner. Cherished mum and mother-in-law of Patricia and Alan Morton, Marie and Stephen. Adored grandma of Debra and Jason*, Dale and Rob, great grandma to Luke, and great nan to Elijah. Loved sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin, and friend of her extended family. At Marion’s request, a private cremation has been held. Marion’s family would like to thank the staff of BUPA Ascot for their wonderful care of Marion and her family. Messages to 27B Selwyn Street, Appleby, Invercargill 9812.

ELLAM, Vivian:
07-08-1949 – 5-10-2023 Passed away peacefully on October 5, 2023, at Resthaven, Gore. Loving wife of the late David Ellam. An amazing mum to Carwyn and Alanna and step-mum to Tracy*, Kerry, and Jayson*. Dearly loved daughter of Phillip* and Norma* Gentle. Loved sister and sister-in-law. Adored nana of all her grandchildren. ‘Together again with Davie’ A service for Vivian will be held at the Gore Town and Country Club, Stadium, Bury Street, Gore, on Wednesday October 11, 2023, at 1.00pm. Followed by a private cremation. To view on livestream https://livestream.com/accounts72885/vivianellam Messages to 28 Wavell Crescent, Lansdowne, Masterton, 5810. (*denotes deceased)