What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Wednesday 12th April

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CHRISTIE, Dion Taia:
peacefully at Hospice Southland after a courageous battle on Friday April 7, 2023, aged 52 years. Cherished soulmate of Val (nee Marshall), adored Dad of Taia & Krystal, Maxine & Ahipene, Jordan, Trent, Tyrone, Zavier*, Ahorangi & Irirangi, treasured Grandad of Tane, Trey, Arihana, Starr-Zavier, Jiziyn-Rose, Anahera, Brooklyn & Te Ariki Nui. Loved son of Ron Christie & Keri Ruri* and a much-admired brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, nephew & friend.
Kua hinga te tōtara i te wao nui a Tāne
A tōtara has fallen in the forest of Tāne.
Dion is at Te Toimairangi Marae, 54 Eye Street, Invercargill until Thursday April 13, with his farewell service starting at 10.00am followed by interment at Eastern Cemetery to be laid to rest with Zavier. Livestream available at www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz Messages to 172 Mary Street, Invercargill 9810 (*denotes deceased).

MASON, Peter Athol:
Born in Invercargill in 1944 and latterly of Christchurch has, on April 3, 2023, after a short illness, journeyed on in peace to rejoin parents Lance and Gloria. He has gone ahead of loved children Anthony, Nicholas, and Rachelle; their mother and Peter’s former wife of over 30 years Jenny; doted upon grandson Will, son-in-law Bruce; and younger brother Trevor. Journeying on ahead should give Peter a chance to ensure the accommodations are up to his standards. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Peter Mason, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. At Peter’s request, there will not be a formal service. Instead please cheer just a little louder on his behalf at each Crusaders try, so that his voice can still be heard (Heckle the ref at your own discretion).

SNODGRASS, Alice Imelda (nee McKnight, nee Duggan):
17 May 1934 – 6 April 2023 at Calvary Hospital
Loved wife of the late Vincent (Vince) Snodgrass. Loved wife of the late Robert (Bob) McKnight and loved mother of their children – Donna Knight and Jimmy Robinson (Australia), Peter and Janet McKnight, Ian McKnight (Tasmania), Trish Henderson, Yvonne and Steven Watt. Friend to Allan Henderson, Lynn Ker, Brian Dunick and Neil Grindlay. Dearly loved sister of Joan Leonard and her late brothers and sisters and brother in laws and sister in laws. A dearly loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. R.I.P.
Requiem Mass to be celebrated in St Mary’s Basilica, Tyne Street, Invercargill at 2pm on Thursday 13th April. Rosary 7pm on Wednesday 12th April at 25 Galway Street, Invercargill. Messages to 42 Shand Road, Mokotua, RD 11, 9877 or to Alice’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where her livestream link will be available.

SNODGRASS, Alice Imelda (nee McKnight, nee Duggan):
17 May 1934 – 6 April 2023 at Calvary Hospital
Dearly loved Grandmother of Catherine Lowe and Hannes Koppl (Melbourne), Brent Swain (Auckland), Kelly McDonald and Cris Layley (Perth), Cory McKnight-Harris (Perth), Gordon Henderson and Dani Calder, Campbell Henderson, Givanna and Bevan Jenkins (Invercargill), Deanne McKnight and Kurt Horswell (Perth), Tegan McKnight (Melbourne). Loved Great Granny of Tayla Hurley (Australia), Jorja and Chloe Swain (Auckland), Alex and Sylvie Henderson, and Skyler Manson, Deegan, Max and Maddison Jenkins (Invercargill).

VALENTINE, William Gavin (Bill):
On April 1, 2023, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, after a short illness, aged 97 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Peggy for 62 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of John and Carolyn (Dunedin), and Neil and Carolyn (New South Wales). Much loved grandad Bill of Jasmine and Robbie, Mia and Steven, Callum and Meg, and great-grandad of Gianna, Natalia, and Gavin. A much-loved brother of Iris (Invercargill), and a respected uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Messages to the Valentine family, c/- P O Box 111-01, Sockburn Christchurch. At Bill’s request a private family service has been held.