What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Thursday 4th January
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KREMER, Egbert Hendrik (Bert): aged 86
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Bert on the 30th of December 2023. Beloved husband of Zwaan. Loved Father and Father-in-law of Liena and Wayne, Ebel and Maxine, Wilma and partner Martin. Loved Grandad and Opa of his six grandchildren and their partners, and Great-grandfather and Opa of his ten great-grandchildren. Also loved by all his family in the Netherlands. Thank you to the Medical Ward Doctors and Nurses at Southland Hospital and Hospice. A private service was held on the 3rd of January 2024. Messages to the Kremer family 64 Ariki Ave, Otatara, RD9, Invercargill 9879, or may be left on Bert’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz
McMURDO, Keira Elizabeth (Bubba):
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, on Saturday 30 December 2023, aged 8 years. Dearly loved daughter of Sascha and Logan. Grandaughter of Kris and Celeste, Quentin, Gub and Robyn. Treasured niece of Rebecca and Richard, Danielle, and Cody. Special thank you to all the wonderful staff at the Children’s Ward, Southland Hospital for their care of Bubba. A service to celebrate Keira’s life will be held on Monday 8 January 2024 at 1.30pm, in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. In lieu of flowers, donations to Childrens Ward at Southland Hospital would be gratefully accepted and may be left at the service. Messages to 775 Tweed Street, Rockdale, Invercargill 9812, or to Keira’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
RHODES, Philip Anthony, (Phil):
With broken hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Phil, surrounded by his loving family at Hospice Southland, on Saturday 30 December 2023, aged 67 years. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Karen. Much loved Dad of Nick and Rhi, Natalie and Lachy. Dearly loved Grandad of Ethan, Evan, and Emilia. Loved brother and brother-in-law of John and Lyn Rhodes, Ray and Karen Harpur, Murray and Merrilyn Harpur, Robert and Sandra Philpot. Beloved son of Gilbert* and Anne. Loved son-in-law of Ken and Shona Harpur. Dearly loved by all his nieces and nephews and friend to many.
“Now flying free with his birds”
A service to celebrate Phil’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 10.30am, on Friday 5 January 2024. Private cremation thereafter. No flowers by request, but donations to Hospice Southland would be gratefully accepted and may be left at the service. Phil’s wishes are to “Remember a celebration of a good life lived, so please wear bright colours”. Messages to 8 Regent Street, Invercargill 9812 and tributes may be left on Phil’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream link of the service will be available. (*denotes deceased).
WHEELER, Gordon:
23.08.1933 – 02.01.2024
Eighth and youngest son of Laura* and Alfred* Wheeler, loving brother of Ernest*, William*, Geordie*, Alfie*, Douglas*, Alan*, Keith*, Bella*, Doreen Ansell, and Judith Dick, a loving brother-in-law, and remembered fondly by all his nieces and nephews.
“Man of the Land”
A Memorial service for Gordon will be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 1.30pm in the Kaitangata Community Centre. Donations to the Kaitangata Volunteer Fire Brigade would be appreciated and may be left at his service. Messages to 50 Clyde Terrace, Kaitangata.
(*denotes deceased)
