What’s On Invers Funeral Notices

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BARNES, Martha Maata (nee Eirepa):
On Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Loved wife of Lawrence. Loved mother and friend of Kelly Clark (Invercargill), and Riki and Shea (Queenstown). Cherished Nana of Jayden. Loved sister of Papie, Ena*, Peta*, Willie*, and Bill*. A private service has been held. Messages to Mr Lawrence Barnes, 526 Papatotara Coast Road, Papatotara RD 1, Tuatapere. (*denotes deceased).

COOK, Elizabeth Shona (Shona):
Peacefully on May 18, 2023, in the care of Ascot Bupa Home, in her 94th year. Formerly from Winton. Dearly loved wife of the late Allan. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Joy and the late Colin Anderson (Invercargill), Doug and Marilyn (Winton), Ross and Vyonne (Ashburton). A much loved Grandma and great-grandma. A private family interment has been held.
“At Rest”.
Messages to 22 Arthur Street, Winton 9720 or to Shona’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz.

HENDERSON, Catherine Agnes (Cathie):
Peacefully at Rowena Jackson Rest Home on Thursday, 18th May 2023. Aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife and best friend of the late Leo. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Wayne & Sue Edgerton, Maree Kerr, Julie & Greg Erskine, and Richard & Susie. Loved Nana of her 13 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. A service to celebrate Cathie’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Wednesday, 24th May at 1:00pm. The service will conclude with the interment at the Eastern Cemetery. If you wish to view the service via livestream please go to the Avenal Park website, obituaries page and click on the link on Cathie’s page. Messages to 52 Montrose Street, Gladstone, Invercargill 9810.

KNOWLES, Allen Richard:
Born August 22, 1945 in Gore (Southland, NZ). Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday May 20, 2023, aged 77, surrounded by family. Beloved son of Fred and Jean Knowles, brother of Donald and Ralph Knowles. Much treasured husband of Beverly (nee Batt) and adored father of Callum, Oliver and Francine. Long-suffering Pop to Thomas, Connor, Logan and Charis. Much loved father-in-law of Jan, Paula, Natalia, Bronwyn and Chris. Cherished family member of the extended Batt family. An Auto Electrician by trade that could fix anything, with a cheeky smile as he served his family and community as Marshall for Marching competitions, Head Fly-man on the original Civic Theatre set up and long-serving member of the Voluntary Fire Police. Allen was cremated in Invercargill on Monday May 22. A Life Celebration (memorial service) will be held the afternoon of Saturday June 24th and you are all welcome to come and celebrate the man, the myth and the legend (location TBA).

RIDDELL, Geoffrey Charles:
It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Geoff the checkered flag has fallen for the last time. Unexpectedly he took his last breath on Saturday 20th May 2023. Greatly loved by his Family near and far. Dearly loved husband of Margaret. Loved Dad of Theresa, Debbie, Annette, Steve and a much-loved Grandpop and Poppy of all his Grand and Great Grandchildren. A much-loved brother, brother- in-law and uncle of his extended family. A service to celebrate Geoff’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Thursday, 25 th May at 10:00am. A private cremation will follow the service. Messages to 268 Pomona Street, Strathern, Invercargill 9812.

In Memoriam

COSGROVE, Paul (Cosie):
30.03.1955 – 23.05.2021
Our minds still talk to you,
Our hearts still look for you,
But our soul knows you’re at peace,
We miss you, Cosie, every day.
– Marj, Andrea and Cody, Paula and Chris, and family.