What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Thursday 4th May

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COLLISON, Hugh:
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at Resthaven, in his 75th year. Dearly loved husband of Jenny, loving dad of Alan and Ngoc, Sarah and Grant, Karyn and Elvis. Loved grandad of Aidan and Emma. Loved little brother of Clarice, Peggy, and Noeline. Loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. As per Hugh’s wishes a private cremation will be held. Messages to 86 Seaward Road, Edendale 9825.

HOSIE, Fergus McLean:
26 October 1969 – 3 May 2023
Peacefully surrounded with love and music at Hospice Southland. Inspirational and much-loved husband of Delwyn (nee Reid). Precious and very loved father of Aiden, and Campbell and partner Amy Robertson.
“Shake the hand that shook the World”
A service to celebrate Fergus’ life will be held in the Ascot Park Hotel, Tay Street, Invercargill on Saturday 6 May at 11.00am. Private cremation to follow. If you wish to view the service via livestream, please go to the Avenal Park website, obituaries page and click on the link on Fergus’ page. Messages to 14 Hastings Street Waikiwi Invercargill 9810.

HOSIE, Fergus McLean:
Dearly loved youngest son of Margaret Spencer, and the late Matthew Hosie, and stepson of Caroline Hosie, and Arnie Spencer.  Youngest brother of Desmond and Helen Hosie (Raumati Beach), and David. Dearly loved brother to Sarah Hosie-Leaf and David Batson (Dunedin). Loved son-in-law to Ailex and the late Robbie Reid (Cromwell), loved brother in-law of Phillip and Doreen Reid. Cherished uncle to Leahna Ward, Chay Hosie; Tony, Damien, Bryce, Tristian Hosie; Jordan (Hamilton), and Caleb Reid; Manaia, and Emilia Batson.

LINDSAY, Shirley Elizabeth:
Passed away peacefully at Rowena Jackson on Monday, May 1, 2023. Loved daughter of the late Rodger and Nellie Lindsay. Loved sister and sister-in-law of John and Catherine*. A loved Aunty to Cherie, Mark, David, Megan, and Andrew. A service to celebrate Shirley’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Friday. May 5 at 1.30pm. Messages to 24 Heathfield Drive, Mosgiel 9024 or to Shirley’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes (*denotes deceased)

TO’OMATA,, Helen Faye (formerly Knowler):
Peacefully on Tuesday, 2nd May 2023 at her home, aged 74 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ted Knowler. Loved mother of Eddie Knowler, Nicola Knowler, and Laina To’omata,, and mother of Janice Ormsby, and Daniel Knowler and their partners. A loved Grandmother of all her Grandchildren. Loved sister of Darrel and loved by all her nieces and nephews. A graveside service for Helen will be held in the Eastern Cemetery, Block 53 on Friday, 5th May at 2:00pm. Helen’s family would like to thank Laina and Junior for their care of Helen. Messages to 9 Albany Street, Kingswell, Invercargill 9812.

TO’OMATA, Helen Faye:
To Helen,
Thank you for being a big sister to me, and the lifetime of support over the
years. You will be forever missed.
Love Darrel

TO’OMATA, Helen Faye:
Dearly loved aunt of Robyn & Allen Clutterbuck, Tony* & Jenny Evans and a loved great aunty to Troy, Dallas, Cassandra & Ben, Lorinda & Ryan, Mandy, Andrea & Bevan Hall, Alan & Shelley Evans, Matthew, Kelly & Sean Ellison and their families. A dearly loved sister to Audrey.

In Memoriam

BYRNE, Thelma Agnes:
04.05.2004
“Not a day goes by we don’t think of you Mum”
“Keep smiling”
Love always – Janelle and Shane