What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Tuesday 25th July

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AFFLECK, William:
Of Tapanui, peacefully at Burwood Hospital, surrounded by loving family on Saturday, July 22, 2023. Dearly loved husband of Janet, loved Dad and father-in-law of Margaret, Logan and Lyndal (Heriot), William, the late Grace, Campbell and Mary (Millers Flat), and loved Grandad and Great-Grandad of all his grandchildren and great-grandchild. A service for Bill will be held at Southern Funeral Home, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore on Thursday, July 27, at 1.30pm, followed by a cuppa before leaving for interment at Charlton Park Cemetery. Livestream link available www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz Messages to 39 Tapanui-Waikoikoi Highway, RD5, Gore 9775.

HEWITT, Mervyn Ernest (Merv):
Peacefully in the care of Vickery Court on Friday 21 July 2023; aged 97 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Norma, loved father and father-in-law of Paul and Margaret, Diane and David, and Barry, a loved Grandad of all of his Grandchildren, and great Grandchildren. Loved son of Ernie* and Alice*, brother and brother-in-law of Alan* and Melva, and Norma*.
“The Electrician has wired his last plug”
A service to celebrate Merv’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel 75 Fox Street Invercargill on Monday 31 July at 1.00pm, the service will conclude with a private cremation. You are invited to join the service via livestream by going to the Avenal Park website Obituaries page and clicking on the link on Merv’s page. A special thanks to the staff of Vickery Court for all the love and care shown to Merv. Messages to 64 Lagan Street Bluff 9814. (*denotes deceased)

HEWITT, Mervyn:
Dearly loved friend of Christine and Graeme.
“Our visits have come to an end, You will be dearly missed”
RIP Mervyn.
From the Darnill family.

MCEWAN, Gary Robert:
27/09/1941-23/07/2023
Cherished husband of Pam. Adored dad of Carrie Ann & Mike, Becky, Angela, & the late Suzee & Glen. When I die, may I go where the racehorses go. I don’t want any harping, singing or speeches, such things don’t agree with my style. Where there’s sound of the horses hooves ringing, are the sounds sufficient for me. As per Gary’s wishes there will be no service. Messages to 23 Wyndham Letterbox Road Wyndham or Messages can be left on Garys tribute page www.distinctfunerals.co.nz .

MacKAY, Finlay:
05.10.1936 – 23.07.2023 Finlay was the loved and loving son of Mary* (nee Turnbull) and Finlay* MacKay, brother of Helen and Isobel. He will be deeply missed by his loved and loving wife Barbara of 58 years, along with his children and in-laws: Megan and Grant Scott (Mataura); Finlay and Paula (Canada); Kirsty and Ricky Barnes (USA); Hamish and Liana (Sydney). Adored Grandpa of Lachlan and Beth; Heath and Reilly; Angus and Katie. Brother-in-law of Helen and Peter Were (Perth); Isobel* and Harvey Perkins (Waikana); Linley and John Taylor (Nelson); and John and Beverley Cook (Melbourne). Cherished Uncle Fin of all his nieces and nephews. His family was very important to him. Finlay lived a full and rich life for 86 years, he as always interested and curious about the world and the individuals in it. This led to a wide knowledge, which he enjoyed sharing in, with everyone he met. Some of the main interests in his life were continuing to farm, as the 3rd generation, on the family farm, holding a private pilot’s license for 37 years, cavalcading for 22 years, hunting, boating, fishing, traveling, his faithful dog Pip, astrology, Tui’s and Bellbirds, Rodeo Timekeeper, country music, poetry and much more. As well as direct family, he will be sorely missed by his neighbours, cavalcade and flying ‘families”. After a private cremation an informal memorial celebration will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2.30pm, at the Mataura Rugby Clubrooms. In lieu of flowers, donations for the Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust and Mataura Rodeo Club would be appreciated. Messages to 305 Crawford Road, RD2, Gore 9772. For those that would like to view the service see livestream https://livestream.com/accounts72885/finlaymackay (*denotes deceased).

SOPER, Michael:
At home on Sunday, July 23, 2023, surrounded by all his loving family, aged 78 years. Much loved husband of Jill. Father and father-in-law of Leigh and Jock, Todd and Sally, rock star grandfather to Daniel and Alice, Isabella, Sam, and Ben, loved brother of Sharon and Patricia and much-loved son of the late Cyril and Barbara. Special thanks to the team at Southland Hospice and the District Nurses for their support during this time. A service to celebrate Mike will be held at Lake Hayes Pavilion, Queenstown, on Friday, July 28, at 12.30pm, followed by interment at the Shotover Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be given at the service for the Southland Hospice, messages to [email protected]

In Memoriam

BAIRD, Rhonda:
Mum/Oma A year without you hasn’t been easy. But you’re woven into the fabric of our lives. We miss you more than you could imagine. Love your Sons, Tina and your Grandies.

FAULKS, Lorraine:
17 years today, We only miss you every minute of very day. You will never truly be gone, since we will hold you in our hearts forever. Miss ya heaps. Love Allen and Jo XXXX