What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Tuesday 29th August

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BURGESS, (Circle), Owen Colin:
Suddenly at home on Saturday, August 26, 2023. Loved son of Irene and the late Ralph. Loved father and father-in-law of Scott and Kate, and Kathryn, Adored Grandad of Cowen and Jack; Ted and Reggie. In accordance with Circle’s wishes a private service will be held. Messages to 643 Tweed Street, Invercargill 9812 or to Circle’s tribute page at frasersfunerasls.co.nz/tributes

McDONALD, Russell John:
Late of Dipton, passed away peacefully at Vickery Court on the 27th of August 2023,aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of Alison. Loved father and father-in-law and Grandfather of Rose-Mary and Kevin Gill, Henry; Roger and Sue McDonald, Lauren, Emily, and Kate; Malcolm and Rosemary McDonald. A service to celebrate Russell’s life will be held in the Dipton Memorial Hall, at 2pm, Friday September 1st 2023. Messages to 74 Welsh Road, Winton. 9720 or to Russell’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where the livestream link can be accessed.

McDONALD, Russell John:
Loved son of Peter* and May*. Loved brother and brother-in law of Alister*and Lyndsay, Ian* and Dorothy, Mavis and Gerald*Carruthers, Jennifer and Rod Moore, Campbell* and Ruth; Hugh* and Nolene* Keown, Alister* and Jessie Keown, Graeme and Margaret* Keown, Margaret and Don* Pearce, Roger* and Shona Keown. A much loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews.

McKENZIE, Rodney:
Of Alexandra. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rod on August 26, 2023, at Dunstan Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Diane, adored father and father-in-law of Douglas and Lisa and the late Phillip, cherished son of the late Don and Celia, brother and brother-in-law of Ruth and Gary. Livestreaming available at www.affinityfunerals.nz. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research and Dunstan Hospital Palliative Care would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Rod’s life will be held in Affinity Funeral Home, 143 Centennial Avenue, Alexandra, at 1.30pm, on Thursday, August 31, followed by an interment at The Alexandra Cemetery. Messages to: 355 Clyde-Alexandra Road, Alexandra 9391.

PLUMMER, Dawn:
2/11/1937 – 21/8/2023 Peacefully in the care of Enliven Longwood Rest Home, Riverton. Loved mother of Philip, and David. Loved by her loving extended family. At Dawn’s request a private funeral has been held. Messages to 17 Murphy Street, Strathern, Invercargill 9812

RANGI, Norman Daniel:
Peacefully on Saturday 26 August 2023. Beloved son of Heni* and Dan* Rangi. Husband of Kora Karetai, cherished father of Norman, Rewi, Daniel, Kimi-Ora, Chonnie and Willow*. Loved by all of his mokopuna, and the Rangi, Karetai and extended whanau. Norman is currently resting at 156 Elizabeth Street. Norman will be moved to Nga Hau E Wha Marae at 11.00am on Wednesday 30th August. Whanau invite friends and family to say their farewells. A service will be held for Norman at Nga Hau E Wha Marae, Conon Street Invercargill on Thursday 31st August at 11.30am. A private cremation will follow.

SHEPHERD, Josephine:
With great sadness, we announce the passing of our Mum on Friday, August 25, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Loved wife of the late Paul. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Greg, Johann and Andrew Forde, Paula and Ben Fox. A loved Nana of Sawyer; James and Caitlin; and grand pup of Poppy. Will be sadly missed. R.I.P. We would kindly like to thank all the staff at Walmsley House and latterly at Rowena Jackson for their care, compassion and love they gave Mum. A Requiem Mass for Josephine will be held in St. Mary’s Basilica, Tyne Street, Invercargill, on Thursday, August 31 at 11.30am, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Messages to Johann, 33 David Street, Invercargill 9810, or Paula at 26 Kinmont Crescent, Invercargill 9812, or to Josephine’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes