What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Wednesday 11th January

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ANDREWS, Shirley Marion:
Passed away peacefully at Calvary Rest Home, on 25th December 2022 , Aged 82 years.
A life well lived, a woman of faith and love.
Dearly loved by all her family. Loved sister of Elizabeth* and Ray Anderson, and Norman and Barbara Andrews (Te Anau). Special Aunt to Bernie, Rodger, and John and to all the Pope family. Great aunt and adopted aunt to many. Shirley will be dearly missed. A celebration service will be held in the Eastside Baptist Church, 2 Glengarry Crescent, Invercargill, at 11am, on Saturday January 14. The service will conclude with the interment at the Gore Cemetery, Gore at 2.30 pm. Messages to Bernie Pope, 36 Mary Street, Invercargill.

BROWN, Velma Marion (nee Belcher):
Of Invercargill. Passed peacefully at Dunedin Public Hospital on December 29, 2022, aged 85 years. Much loved wife of Jack*, Mother of Di*, Shona, Raewyn and Paul. Loved Gran of Alex, Henry and Eliza. A Memorial Service to celebrate Velma’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Monday, 16th January at 2:00pm. Messages to Brown Family, PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9840.

de GROOT, Gerald:
On January 9, 2023, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at the Otago Community Hospice; aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Tilly for 63 years, treasured, hard working and supportive Dad and father-in-law of Murray and Carina, Daphne and Grant Mitchell, Gerard and Shirley-Anne, Vanessa and Tony Coulston, and Jason and Bridgette, a very much loved grandad and great-grandad. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated in the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, 15 Ardwick Street, Gore at 1.00pm on Friday, January 13, then leaving for the Charlton Park Cemetery. Messages to 71A Factory Road, Mosgiel 9024.

MOORE, Kathleen Faye “Faye”:
It is with much sadness the we announce the passing of our beautiful Faye on Sunday 8 January 2023, aged 83. Eldest daughter of George Reko* and Elizabeth Mary (Molly)* Amos. A dearly loved and respected sister of Aileen* and Doug* MacNaught, and adored “Fazey Wazey” of her youngest sister Lorraine “Bugsy” and John* White (Mataura). Loving wife to Colin* and loving mother to Stewart and Veronika (Berlin, Germany). Dearly loved Mum of Fi and Andrew Smith (Invercargill), and cherished Nana Faye of James, George, and Tom. Much loved Aunty Faye to all her nieces and nephews. As per Faye’s wishes a private farewell will be held on Friday 13 January. Until then, Faye is resting in the special care of J Fraser & Sons, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. An open Committal Service will be held at 2pm on Wednesday 1 March at Mataura Cemetery where her ashes will be interred. Donations to Hospice Southland in her memory would be appreciated at any time, or at the Mataura service.
Tributes can be sent to 110 Duke Street, Invercargill 9810 or to Faye’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

PUKI, Glenda Ann:
Passed peacefully on Monday, 9 January 2023; aged 63 years. Loved wife and soulmate of Boo. Cherished and loved Mum, Mother-in-law and Nana Glenda to Tamai and Jahna, Grayson, Mya, and Jimi; Mana and Sherrizah, Deijah and Jaxon; and Kane. Special Mum to Tane, Grayson, and Jason. A special friend to many. A funeral service to celebrate Glenda’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Friday, 13 January at 1.00pm. If you wish to view the service by livestream, please go to the Avenal Park website, obituaries page and click on the link on Glenda’s page. Messages to 51 Short Street, Richmond, Invercargill 9810.

PUKI, Glenda Ann:
Daughter of Charlie* and Pearl* Keith. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Wayne and Christine Keith, Lindsay* and Diane Keith, and Kerry Keith, Riki* and Denise Puki, Rangi Puki, Chris and Mereana* McKinnel, Ra Puki, Susan, Lyn, Joanne, and Shona. Loved aunty to her nieces and nephews.

SMITHIES, Fred Allan:
Unexpectedly at home on Friday 06 January 2023. Beloved husband of the late Faye. Loved father and father-in-law of Allan and Monique, Brendon and Kate. Loved grandad of Oliver, Anah, Finn and Mackenzie. Loved brother and brother in law of the late Bob and Elaine, Sid and the late Jan, Alice and the late Eric, Jan, Dot, the late Les and Shona, Maree and Lindsay. A loved uncle to many. A celebration of Fred’s life will be held on Friday 13th January 2023 at the Salvation Army, 29 Victoria Avenue, Invercargill, at 1pm or you can view via Livestream at http://livestream.com/accounts/10730215/events/10737481 Messages to Smithies family P.O.Box 632, or you can leave a message on Fred’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/fredrick

TIMPANY, Basil Herbert:
K-Force 208412 (Driver)
Peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Rowena Jackson, on Monday 9 January 2023; in his 93rd year. Dearly loved husband of the late Fay (Faisie), much loved father and father-in-law of Jillian and Harold Jennings, Helen and Ray McIlwrick, Vicki and Warren Burns, Neale and Veronica (Perth). Dearly loved Grandad Baz of Louise and Wally, Katherine and Brendon, Christopher and Sarah, Jodi and Tim, Kylie, Melanie, Dean and Kristie, Todd and Ashleigh, Fayanna and Teagan, loved great Grandad of Brittany, Hannah; Oliver, Ahna, and Finn; Remy, Leo and Indy; Ngarea and Jayden and Bubba Aroha; Kowhai, Neihana, and Tamai; Mia, and Vinnie, Orion, and Rayne; Maddie, Makenzi, and Makai. A service to celebrate Basil’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street Invercargill, on Saturday 14 January at 10.00am, the service will conclude with a burial at the Eastern Cemetery. If you wish to view the service via livestream, you can do this by going to the Avenal Park Website, Obituaries page and click on Basil’s page. Messages to 80D Black Road Otatara 9879.

TOPAREA, Nooroa Ki Rarotonga Kimi Metua:
Peacefully at Hospice Southland, with family by his side on Monday, 9th January 2023. Dearly loved father and best friend of Junior, and Liane. Loved grandad and koko to all his grand and great grandchildren. A Loved brother and uncle. Special friend to Diana and Ebony. and friend to many. A Service for Nooroa to celebrate his life will be held at the Bluff Rugby Club, Foyle Street, Bluff on Saturday, 14th January 2023 at 10 am, followed by an interment at Greenpoint cemetery. Messages to the “Toparea family”, PO Box 632, Invercargill or you can leave a message on his tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/nooroa

VAN DEN HOORN, Margaret Lilian (Marge):
Formerly of Kelso and Tapanui. Born England on 18th August 1940 died 2nd January 2023. Eldest daughter of the late Flo and the late Don Ross. Wife of Koos (deceased). Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Debbie and Colin Sturgin (Auckland), Martin and Margaret (Tuatapere)and Karen (Dunedin). Grandmother of Kelly, Melissa and Jenna. Great Grandmother of Tyler, Zara, Matthew and Emmett. Loved sister of Beryl and niece Melissa (Invercargill). A brave battle with cancer. As per Marge’s wishes a private cremation was held yesterday. Messages to 251 Tweed Street, Invercargill, or you can go to Marge’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/marge In lieu of flowers a donation to SPCA.

WIELAARD, Helena (née van Buren):
Passed peacefully at Hospice Southland on 4th January 2023 aged 84. Dearly loved wife of Jacobus (Koos) Wielaard, dearly loved mum of Bob and Jackie, Roy and Tanya, and Sue Wielaard. Loved Oma of Jacob, Brigitte and Taylar, Holly, Macey and Callen. Dearly loved Great Oma of Cooper, Ziggy, and Lotti. Loved Sister of Henk and the late Marion van Buren. Loved daughter of the late Johan and Arentje van Buren A special thanks to the staff of Hospice Southland and Southland Hospital. A Private family service has been held. Messages to Wielaard Family 20 Clifton Street Invercargill 9810.

In Memoriam

McCOLGAN Alice:
May the winds of Heaven blow softly
And whisper in your ear
How much we love and miss you
And wish that you were here.
Lee, Wendy, Shaun and Brannon, Cory, Saskia, Eden, and Moss.