What’s On Invers Funeral Notices

Funeral Notices are published daily at 6:40am Monday to Saturday a free community service provided by whatsoninvers.nz
If you would like your loved one’s death/funeral notices, memoriam
or acknowledgement listed email it in word or PDF to [email protected]

CROMBIE, Sydney (Syd):
Passed away peacefully in his 71st year, at Hospice Southland, surrounded by family, on April 4th 2024. Dearly loved son of the late Pareutanga (Polly) and Ron Crombie. Loved Brother and Brother in-law of the late George Crombie, Chris and Bruce Crosland (Tekuiti). Loved Father of Cameron and Steven and Father in-law to Shannon and Shikana. Cherished Grandad of Harlem, Jax, Leah, Zech S.J and Leilah. A dearly loved Uncle to his nieces and nephews. Also, a very special Friend to Shona, John and Glenys. A big thank you to Damon and all the health professionals for the wonderful care of Syd. Also, a heartfelt thank you to Shona and John for their loving care of Syd over the last few months, his families will forever be grateful. A private service has been held.” Rest in love Syd”. Messages to “Crombie Family” PO Box 632, Invercargill or you can go to Syd’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/syd

EON, Herbert Lewis:
Born in Queenstown. 26/7/1934 – 7/4/2024
Passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband to the late Frances. Loving Father to Christie & Michelle (Perth), Helen & Gerald (Queenstown). Cherished Grandad to Samara & Greg (Invercargill), Alethea & David (Dunedin), Letitia (Queenstown), Maxwell (Perth) and Great-Grandad to Tyrone, Cypress, Lewis and Robert. Loved son of the late Les and Barbara, and brother of the late Roy. He was a keen mountaineer and outdoorsman. A true embodiment of Kiwi ingenuity – always tinkering. Please join Eon’s family to celebrate his life at Lake Hayes Pavillion, at 2 pm Monday 15th of April.
Messages to Helen Young-Lewis, 46 Man St Queenstown 9300 or can be left on Eon’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz

KARAMAENA, Sarah:
Born November 27, 1976, passed away suddenly on April 8, 2024. Much loved Mum of George, Te Reinga, Micah and Hahona, Nanny to her beautiful moko, Koa, Oakah and Julius. Beloved sister, aunty, cousin and friend. Sarah’s tangi will be held at 3 Scutari Street, Wyndham, on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 11.00am, followed by burial at the Wyndham Urupā.
“Kua haere ia ki tōna moenga roa.” She has gone to her eternal rest.

KERR, Lindsay Earl:
In his 93rd year. Son of the late George and Ellen Kerr, hometown of Riversdale. Lindsay passed away peacefully on Saturday 6th April 2024, in the loving care of the Iona staff at Peacehaven Invercargill, on Saturday 6th April 2024. Funeral details to follow. Messages to “Kerr Family” P.O Box 632, Invercargill or you can visit Lindsay’s tribute page at https://mwfunerals.co.nz/s/lindsay

PICKFORD, John David:
In the care of Peacehaven Rest Home on Friday, 5th April 2024, aged 86 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Steven* and Sheryl, and Karen and Phil and a loved Grandad of Thomas and Stephanie. Loved partner of Betty* and friend of Gillian and Syd. Special uncle of Stephen Hart, and David Hart. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Wednesday, 10th April at 2:00pm. Messages to 46 Bryson Road, RD9, Otatara, Invercargill.

ZWIES, Ivan James:
(13/02/45 – 05/04/24)
With great sadness, we share the peaceful passing of Ivan at home with family at his side. He is now at home in heaven with his Lord and Saviour. Deeply cherished and loved husband of Heather, treasured Dad of Julie, Mark & Rebekah, Tony & Kelsi ,and adored Poppa of Oliver, Noah, Archy, Margo, Eddie, and Luca. Loved brother in law of Jean and Brian* Boon, Helen and Jack* Tagamoa, and Nancy McGregor. Loved Brother and brother-in-law of Eunice* and Arthur* Mowles. (*denotes deceased)
“We will deeply miss Ivan, till we meet again”.
A funeral service will be held in J Fraser & Sons Chapel, Cnr Esk & Don Street, Invercargill at 1pm, Thursday 11th April 2024. Messages to 24 Zwies Road, Rd 1, Winton. 9781 or to Ivans tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where the livestream link can be accessed.