What’s On Invers Funeral Notices

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DAVIS, Graeme George:
Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday 26th April 2023, surrounded by his loving family, in his 88th year. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen. Deeply loved father and father in law of Bronwyn and Ross Clark, Stephen and Linda Davis, the late Malcolm Davis, Gwenyth Davis, Meegan Davis and Roger Erskine. Respected and cherished Grandad of Amy and Tony Hishon, Kate and Dan Blair; Alyssa and Doug Jukes, Leah and Wade Crang, Roey Bugden and Kevin Harper; the late Hollie Kereru; Jamie and Alisha Pay, Kylie Pay and Scott McKenzie, and much loved ‘ Gray’ of his 20 great grandchildren. Family wish to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Hospice Southland, staff at Queens Park Medical Centre, and other medical professionals, for their dedication and care of Graeme. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Southland would be greatly appreciated and can be left at the service. A celebration of Graeme’s life will be held on Saturday 29th April 2023, 9.30am in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, corner of Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. A private interment will follow. Messages to 63 High Street, Invercargill or to Graeme’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where his livestream link is available.

ROSS, Tornella Richmond (Torrie):
Peacefully at Hospice Southland on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. In her 92nd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Sandy. Loved mother and mother-in-law of the late Marilyn, Peter and Sharon. Adored Grandma of Michaela, Tim, Shaun, Jarn, Clelia and Chris and Great – Grandma of Levi, Jaxon, Jayden, Niamh, and Roisin. Adored by many, Treasured by all, Endless Love, Beautiful Soul. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland, who gave such loving care of Torrie can be made at the service. A service to celebrate Torrie’s life will be held at First Presbyterian Church, Tay Street, Invercargill on Friday, 28 April at 11.00am. Interment at the Eastern Cemetery to follow. Messages to 61 Baird Street, Invercargill 9810 or to Torrie’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where livestream details are available.

ROSS, Tornella Richmond (Torrie):
Loved youngest daughter of *Jim and *Jean Sturgess (Feldwick). Loved sister and sister-in-law of *Mary and *Bobby McIntosh (Ohai), *Christina amd *Bill Waud (Waimate), *Stella and *Doug Eason (Gore), *Des and Joan Sturgess (Invercargill formerly Feldwick), *Cedrick and Beverley Sturgess (Invercargill). Loved by all her nieces and nephews. Forever in our hearts. (*denotes deceased)
Beloved wee Aunty of Vicki, Chris, Hayden and Courtney Finlayson (Mossburn); Alan Thomas, Amy, and Nora Sturgess (Auckland), and the late twins Sandra and Sharon Sturgess (Invercargill).
May the winds of Heaven blow softly and whisper in your ear. How much we love and miss you and wish that you were here

WARD, Peter Raymond:
It is with great sadness that Pete died suddenly in the Critical Care Unit at Dunedin Hospital on Tuesday 25th April 2023 surrounded by his loving family, aged 68 years. Dearly loved son of Zita and the late Maurice. Loved brother of David and Judy, Trish and Henry Wadworth, Chris and Ana, Richard and Andrea, and Graham Beggs. Treasured uncle and great-uncle. A celebration of Pete’s life will be held in J Fraser & Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, at 1.30pm on Monday 1st May, followed by a private interment at the East Winton Cemetery. Messages to 46 Mary Street, Winton 9720 or on Pete’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz where a livestream link can be found.