What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Wednesday 18th January
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BONISCH, Sr Rita Anne:
On January 16, 2023, at Frances Hodgkins Retirement Village. Dearly loved member of Nga Whaea Atawhai o Aotearoa Sisters of Mercy New Zealand, in the 66th year of her religious profession. Dearly loved daughter of the late William and Mary, and loved sister and sister-in-law of John, William, Margaret and Kevin Ryan, Mary and Raymond Casper, Joan, and Edward Bonisch (all deceased). And a very much loved Aunt. Very special thanks to the Management and Staff of Frances Hodgkins Retirement Village for their loving and respectful care of Rita. A Vigil celebration of Rita’s life will be held at 7.00pm on Thursday, January 19, in the Mercy Chapel and the Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11.00am on Friday, January 20, in the Mercy Chapel, Macandrew Road, South Dunedin, followed by interment at the Andersons Bay Cemetery. The Mass will be livestreamed and can be viewed at www.gillions.co.nz/kea-channel Masks are encouraged to be worn.
Gillions Funeral Services FDANZ NZIFH.
EVANS, William John (John):
Passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at his home Balclutha. Dearly loved father and adored Popa of Jo and Hemi, and Ana Ramsay. Loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend to many.
In accordance with John’s wishes, John’s ashes have been laid to rest at Eastern Cemetery alongside Bonnie his beloved wife in a private family service. Messages to 84 Hillend Road, RD 2, Balclutha 9272.
NICHOL, Kathleen Mary (Mollie) (nee McIntosh):
Peacefully passed away at home, on Monday, January 16, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Ian, cherished and admired mother and mother-in-law of Ewen and Marie (Rangiora), Alistair and the late Alison (Gore), the late Linda Constable, Paula and Philip Hutton (Roxburgh), loved Nana of Adam, Kristy, Thomas, Laura and Stephanie, Great-Nana of Yakira, Zara, Ezra and Spencer, and a dearly loved and respected friend of many.
‘He alone is my refuge, my place of safety, he is my God and I trust him’
(Psalm 91:2)
A service for Mollie will be held at Calvin Community Church, Roberston Street, Gore, on Monday, January 23, at 11.00am, followed by light refreshments, then onto Waikaka Cemetery for family and invited friends. Livestream link available at
www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the NZ Bible Society. Messages to 58 Ardwick Street, Gore 9710.
PHILPOT Ray:
Sadly, Ray passed away on Friday, 13 th January 2023 in the care of Hospice Southland. Dearly loved husband of Bev. Loved father and father-in-law of Peter and Bridget and Grandsons Dylan, and Perry. Loved brother-in-law to Ross and Noeline* Cockroft, Heather and Neil* Rance, and Lindsay* Robinson. Loved by all his nieces and nephews. A private service has been held. Messages to 160 Inglewood Road, Invercargill 9810.
In Memoriam
