What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Thursday 6th July

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EDGE, Kevin:
Peacefully after a long illness on July 3, 2023, aged 69 years. Much loved brother of Grant, Craig and Diane, along with brother-in law Nick, sister-in-law Marion and his nephews Lachlan, Angus, Joel and Thomas, and Nieces Amy and Suzannah.

GEAR, Christine Gaye (nee Main):
After a short illness, Christine passed away at home surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday 4th July 2023. Cherished wife of the late Peter Gear. Dearly loved and cherished mother and mother in law of Angela and Ryan, and Melanie and Ary. Adored and precious Nana of Jak, Charlie, and Blake; and Annabella. Treasured and dearly loved sister and sister in law of Susan and Stephen, Kenny and Petrina, Ross; and Sharon, Kris, Karen, and Rob. Loved step mum of Shaun and Sophie, David and Marcela, Nicola and John, and special friend to Natalie. Loved Nanny Christine of Tyler, Yolanda, Marley, Sadie, Aimee, Jessica and Alex. Loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland would be greatly appreciated and can be left at the service. A Celebration of Christine’s life will be held on Friday 7th July 2023, 1.30pm in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Committal at Southland Crematorium will follow. Messages to 749 Tweed Street Invercargill or to Christine’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

HEREWINI, Johnstone Ra:
N42263 Vietnam-W, LCPL
Unexpectedly but peacefully on Tuesday 4 July 2023; aged 77 years. Dearly loved and respected father and father-in-law of Riu and Amanda, and Carla, much loved Koro of Harlem, Tawhai, and Noa. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Hine and Darcy, Louie and Edward*, Lovey and John*, Niko* and Helen, Vinnie and Bob, Molly (Mollywop), and Tony, loved uncle of his nieces and nephews and a dear friend of many.
“Ka rere te tui tae noa ke te whakata, ka hoki ano ki te kainga”
Ra will be resting at home with his whanau until his service which will be held in the Southland Crematorium Chapel, Rockdale Road Invercargill on Saturday 8 July at 11.00am. Messages to 291 North Road Invercargill. (*denotes deceased)

MORGAN-MOHI, Angela:
Peacefully at her home in Ashburton after a courageous battle. Wednesday June 28 2023. Lovingly supported by her devoted husband Gavin Morgan, children Sam and Fi, Anahera, Makarini, friend Des Mohi and her cherished grandchildren. Loved Daughter of Jack* and Gloria*, Sister & Sister in-law to Roger and Rosie, Auntie to Jack and Matthew, Niece and Cousin to the Howden and Jillings families and dearly missed by all her whanau and friends in Pukehina and Waihi. Privately cremated Wednesday June 28, 2023. (* denotes deceased).

THOMSON, Michael (Mike) Kenneth:
On Monday, July 3, 2023, Mike passed away unexpectedly at Invercargill. Dearly loved husband of Debbie, loving father and father-in-law of Cherie and Kris, Brent and Suzanne, Tina and Sean, and grandad of Anna and Hunter. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Susan* and Tony, Peter and Robyn, Colin and Sue, Craig and Sandra, Jenny* and Tom, Leonie and James, and Clive. Loved son of Barry* and Betty* Thomson and son-in-law of George* and Noeline Pocklington. Loved uncle and great-uncle of all his nephews and nieces. A loved friend of many. A service to celebrate Mike’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Saturday, July 8 at 1.00pm. Messages to 53 Mitchell Street, Richmond, Invercargill 9810. *denotes deceased.

WATSON, Archibald Thomas (Archie):
It is with deep sadness that Archie passed away at his home on Tuesday 4th July 2023 aged 60 years. Loved son of the late John and Robby Watson. Special and gentle brother of Don, Hamish, and Andrew. Brother-in-law of Adrienne, Shik Chee, Nicola, and friend of Barb. Cherished uncle of his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Archie’s life will be held at 2.00pm on Wednesday 12th July at the Dipton Presbyterian Church, James Street followed by Archie’s burial at the Dipton Cemetery. Messages to 34 Riccarton Road East, East Taieri, Mosgiel 9024 or on Archie’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz