What's On Invers Funeral Notices
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If you would like your loved one’s death/funeral notices, memoriam
or acknowledgement listed email it in word or PDF to notices@invers.nz
LUCAS, Esther Ruth:
Passed away at Dunedin Hospital on Sunday, February 9, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Ted. Precious mother and mother-in-law of Mark, Joe, Kirsty and Anahera. Cherished Nan of Taane, Kairo, Isaac, Summer, Tuhirangi, Shannon, Eruera, Anaru and Great Grandmother of Maia. Dearly Loved Granddaughter of Hari Huiatahi Taitumu, Loved daughter of Teddy Taitumu and loving sister of Anne, Alfred and Rocky. Loved and treasured by the Lucas/Ruka and Taitumu Whānau. Beloved member of the Morgan family. A service to celebrate Esther’s life will be held on Thursday, February 13, in the 2nd NZEF Club, 177 Don Street, Invercargill at 10.30am. Interment at the Eastern Cemetery to follow. Messages to 45 MacMaster Street, Invercargill 9810 or to Esther’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
MATHESON, Bruce Donald:
Peacefully at Southland Hospital on Monday 10 February 2025; aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of June for a wonderful 62 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Robyn (Christchurch), and Gillian and Scott Smith. Loved and cherished grandad of Kate, and Bradley Stiven (Christchurch), Sophie, and Nina Smith. A loved brother and brother-in-law of Alan* and Annette*, Roy*, and Ruth, and Margaret and Garey Wernham. Brother-in-law of Vivienne Graham, and Ian* and Diane Graham. A loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A celebration of Bruce’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Friday 14 February at 1.30pm. You are invited to view the service via livestream, by visiting the Avenal Park website and clicking the link on Bruce’s obituary page. Messages to: 96 Hoffman Court, Waikiwi, Invercargill 9810. (*denotes deceased).
McGarry, Jocelyn:
(Formerly of Te Anau). Peacefully, on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Oxford Court Rest Home, Dunedin, aged 78 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Robert, dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of Stephen and Gail, Michael and Annie, Paul and Adele, Irene and Mike, Maggie and Dan. Cherished Grandma of Craig, and Jane; Leah, Noah, and Addison; Mia, and Harry. Loved great-grandma of Jimmy, Harper, Eli, and Laura. Loved sister and sister-in-law of the late Margaret, John, and the late Patricia, and their respective partners. R.I.P.
A funeral service to celebrate Jocelyn's life, will be held at St Bernard's Catholic Church, 16 Mokonui Street, Te Anau, on Thursday, February 13, at 11.00am, followed by interment at Lynwood Cemetery, 229 Whitestone Road, Hillside, Te Anau, 9672, followed by light refreshments at the Marakura Yacht Club, 96 State Highway 95. Livestream link available at www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz . A special thank you to the staff at Oxford Court Rest Home for their wonderful care of Jocelyn. Donations for Hospice Southland kindly accepted at the service. Messages to, Stephen, 69 Kinmont Crescent, Mosgiel, 9024; Irene, 41 Oregon Street, Ocean Grove, Dunedin, 9013; Maggie, 58 Victoria Road, Dunedin, 9012.
WILLIAMSON, Mahalia:
Passed away peacefully on 10th February 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Much loved mother of Mykah, and Hunter. Cherished and deeply loved, a bright shining star. Mahalia’s funeral service will be held in the Invercargill Christian Centre, 165 Leet Street, Invercargill on Saturday, 15th February, at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a donation towards expenses would be greatly appreciated. All are welcome to join the family in celebrating Mahalia’s life. If you wish to view the service via livestream, please go to the Avenal Park website and click the link on Mahalia’s page.
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