What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Thursday 25th January

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DAVIS, Heather Mary (Sandra):
Unexpectedly at home on Monday 22 January 2024. Dearly loved partner and best friend of Ray. Loved friend of Shelly and Dan, Brenda and Shane, Tania and their families. Loved sister of the late Caroline, Anne, and Tony. A loved aunty. A service to celebrate Sandra’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel 75 Fox Street Invercargill, on Friday 26 January at 10.00am, interment to follow at the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to 126B Isabella Street Invercargill 9810.

IRWIN, Elizabeth Maude (Betty):
26.10.46 – 25.01.99. In loving memory of our dearest Mum who left us 25 years ago today. A dearly loved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Missed and remembered every day. Much love from Chris, Nicky, and Regan and all of her family. ‘Mothers hold their children’s hands for a while, but their hearts forever’.

LAWLOR, Athol:
(Of Kelso) – Peacefully, at Ribbonwood Country Home, Tapanui, on Monday, January 22, 2024, aged 76 years. Loved husband and best mate of Judith Lorraine, loved Dad and mentor of Hamish, and cherished Grandad of Seth. Loved youngest brother and brother-in-law of Mervyn*, Linda* and Max* Horrell, Hilary and Michael* Williamson (Invercargill), Alwyn and John McCurdy (Waikaia), Murray* and Jean Dodds (Tapanui), Denise Smith (Wendon), Shirley and Peter Jenkins (Kaiopoi), and loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Loved cousin of all the Gardyne and Lawlor families. A service to celebrate a life well lived will be held at the Gore RSA Clubrooms, Bowler Avenue, on Tuesday, January 30, at 1.30pm, followed by a cuppa then interment at Charlton Park cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart Kids N.Z – Southland Branch. Livestream available www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz. Grateful thanks to the Ribbonwood caregivers for looking after Athol. Messages to 117 Telegraph Road, RD5, Gore 9775. (*denotes deceased).

SMITH, Kerry:
Born January 6, 1961. Passed away in the Wakatipu Basin on January 21, 2024, after a courageous and enduring battle. Adored by his family, Sandra (Kingsbury-Smith), Georgia, James, Jan, Tom, India, and Hugo. A loved son, brother, cousin, and uncle. A much-admired friend, builder, tennis player, and rugby fanatic. A service to celebrate Kerry’s life will be held on Friday, January 26, 2024, 12.00pm, at the Lake Hayes Pavilion, 719 Lake Hayes-Arrow Junction Highway.
“Moi mai rā – Rest in Peace”