What’s On Invers Funeral Notices - Wednesday 11th June

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]

BROWN, Michael John:
Passed away peacefully in the loving care of Hospice Southland on 8 June 2025 aged 69 years. Dearly loved son of the late Albert and Joyce. Loved brother of Jessie, Roger (Rotorua) David * and Nenita (Mataura) Loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. A service for Michael will be held at St Theresa of Lisieux Catholic Church, Perth Street, Invercargill on Thursday 12 June 2025 at 11am. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice Southland or St John's Ambulance. Messages to 48C Adamson Crescent, Invercargill, or on Michael's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes (* denotes deceased)

OLDE-OLTHOF, Margaret:
Passed away peacefully at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village, Invercargill, on Tuesday, June 10th, 2025, in her 94th year, surrounded by love. Reunited with her dearly loved husband, Fred. Treasured and fondly remembered by all her family and friends, and her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren in New Zealand and abroad. The family extends their heartfelt thanks to the staff and management at Rowena Jackson for their compassionate care and support of Mum. The Rosary will be recited for Margaret at Sacred Heart Church, 449 North Road, Waikiwi, Invercargill, on Thursday, 12th June, at 7:00 pm. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held at the same church on Friday, 13th June, at 11:00 am, followed by interment at Eastern Cemetery. Messages can be sent to 3 Houlahan Street, Clyde, 9330, or left on her tribute page at www.distinctfunerals.co.nz, where a live stream link to her service can be found.
“Rest eternal grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her.”

POLASCHEK, Clifford DeSuie (Cliff):
Of Invercargill. Passed peacefully at Kew Hospital surrounded by family and friends, on 5 June, 2025 aged 76 years. Much loved husband, soulmate and best friend of Santi. Dearly loved Dad of Carmen Marshall and Derek Thunders, and grandchildren Matthew; Olivia, Sophie, Nara, and Isaac. Loved brother of Robert. In accordance with Cliff's wishes a private cremation has taken place. Messages can be sent to 228 Kelvin Street, Invercargill 9810 or to Cliff's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes. Heartfelt thanks to the nurses and doctors in the Critical Care Unit.

RICHARDSON, Paul Alexander:
Of Invercargill passed peacefully surrounded by family on 6 June, 2025, aged 72 years. Adored husband of Johann, loved father and father-in-law of Christopher and Kim. Loved Grandad of Lachie, Ella, and Oscar. A graveside service to celebrate Paul's life will be held at Eastern Cemetery, block 53 on Friday 13 June at 2:30pm. Messages can be sent to Paul's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

SAUNDERS, Barry Billy Jo-Lee:
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 3rd June 2025. Barry will be remembered by all his friends and associates of the Invercargill Tattoo Club, DRC, In Roads, PACT, MHASW, AOD group and the Eastside Baptist Church members. There will be a service to celebrate Barry’s life held in the Eastside Baptist Church, 2 Glengarry Cres, Invercargill on Thursday 12th June 2025 at 2pm, followed by an interment at the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to “Saunders Family”, PO Box 632, Invercargill. or you can go to Barry’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/barry

STRACHAN, Roger:
It is with much sadness we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, uncle, great uncle, and good friend Roger, after a courageous battle with cancer, on Sunday, June 8, 2025, aged 66 years. Treasured son of the late Jock and Daphne Strachan, beloved brother to Jan McKeown, Lyn Austin, and the late Rex, and Derek Strachan. Best uncle and great uncle to Kylie, Morgan, Finley, and Neve Potts; Kelvin, Nikki, and Harry McKeown; James, Freya, Scout, and Forrest McKeown; Maxine, Graeme, Jack, and Rex Gannon. A heart felt thank you to all the staff at Hospice Southland, Resthaven, and Gore Health Ltd for all their care and support. A service to celebrate Roger’s life will be held on Saturday, June 14, at Southern Funeral Home, Hokonui Drive, Gore at 11am, followed by refreshments. Private cremation to follow.

WADDELL, Alan Leslie (Wendon):
Unexpectedly, at Gore Hospital, on Tuesday, 10 June, 2025, aged 68 years. Loved partner of the late Emily* Hoani. Loved Dad of Diane Waddell, and stepfather of Justine. Dearly loved son of Les*and Amy (Gore), cherished brother and brother-in-law of Basil and Stephanie, Karen and David, Heather and Lofty, Colin and Leigh, Graham and Jo. Loved by all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Alan’s life will be held at Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Saturday, 14th June, at 2.30pm, followed by interment at Charlton Park Cemetery, and light refreshments at the Gore T&C thereafter. Messages to 23 Norton Street, Gore 9710. - Southern Funeral Home FDANZ. (*denotes deceased)

Acknowledgements and Memoriam's: If you would like your loved one’s death/funeral notices, memoriam, or acknowledgement listed, email it in word or PDF to [email protected]