What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Wednesday 20th September

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BATT, Francis:
Aged 72 years. Loved son of the late Dorothy and Frank Batt of Wyndham. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Beverly and Allen* Knowles, Allan and Daphne Batt, Lynda and Royce Brazier, Jacqui and Ken Leatham, George Batt, Cheryl Batt, Neil and Sharon Batt. Valued uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A good bugger, so loved and missed by us all

CONSTABLE, Elaine Phyllis (nee Powell):
Elaine passed peacefully on Monday 18th September 2023 at Clare House Resthome, Invercargill. Loving wife of the late Eddie, loved mum and mother-in-law of Tania and Mark Chaney (Winton), and cherished Grandma of Miles, Flynn, and Amber. Many thanks to the staff at Clare House for your love and support. “Mum, you play a special part in all the treasured memories we hold within our hearts”
A funeral to celebrate Elaine’s life will be held on Monday 25th September at 1.30pm in the J Fraser & Sons Chapel, Corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Messages to 185 Devereux Road, Winton 9782 or on Elaine’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz where a livestream link can be found

HODSON, Peter Joseph. “Hoddy”:
Judith is devasted to announce the sudden and unexpected passing of her adored husband, Hoddy on Monday 18 September, 2023, aged 63. Loved and respected father of Joseph, Tony and Kylie. Much loved brother of Janice, Linda, and Susan. Loved son of the late George and Hazel, and son-in-law of Sylvia and the late Clive Paine. Loved grandfather, uncle, and friend to many. A service to celebrate Hoddy’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Thursday 21 September at 11am, followed by private cremation. Hoddy will be resting at 391 Stirrat Street, Invercargill 9877, until the service. Messages can be sent to the same address, or to Hoddy’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there will be a link to the livestream of the service.

HOSIE, David Russell Peter:
Suddenly and unexpectedly at home on Sunday 17 September 2023. Much loved partner of Sandra Murdoch. Loved father of Tony, Damien, Bryce, and Tristan. Loved step-dad of Kerri, Alicia and Marty.Much loved Grandad and Poppa to his grandchildren. Beloved son of Matt Hosie* and Margaret Spencer. Loved stepson of Caroline Hosie and Arnie Spencer. Loved brother of Des and Helen Hosie, Fergus* and Delwyn Hosie, Sarah Hosie-Leaf and David Batson. David was a much loved uncle and a friend to many. A celebration of David`s life will be held at 1.30pm, on Friday 22 September 2023 in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, corner of Esk and Doon Streets Invercargill. Interment to follow at Eastern Cemetery. Messages to Sandra at 13 Cree Street Invercargill or The Hosie Family, 122 Newcastle Street, Windsor, Invercargill, or on David`s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there will be a link to the livestream of the service. (*denoted dec).

REIHANA, Hemi Watson:
After a courageous journey, Hemi passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving whanau, on Thursday 14th September 2023. Loved husband and friend of Jeanette. Loved father of Joseph, Brett, and Laison*. Hemi was a loved brother, brother in law, Uncle, and Great Uncle. As per Hemi’s wishes, a private service has been held. Messages to 185 Princes Street Invercargill or to Hemi’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes (*denotes deceased).

RODGERS, Janice:
Suddenly, on Monday, September 18, 2023, aged 75 years. Loving wife of Bill for 54 years, much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Steve and Carol, Tania and Nigel, loved Big Nana of Joshua, Jessica; Danielle, Ashleigh, Baileigh, Taylor; loved great Nana of Rian, Amelie, Blake, Theo, and Lucas. An informal gathering to celebrate Janice’s life will be held at the Gore RSA Club Rooms, 12 Bowler Avenue, Gore, on Thursday, September 21, at 2.30pm. Special thanks to Fulton Hogan Roading Crew, Roxburgh First Response, Roxburgh Medical Staff and Air Ambulance Team for their amazing help with Mum. Messages to: 10 Halton Street, Gore 9710.

SHAW, Betty Ann:
Peacefully at Ascot Park Bupa on 13th September 2023, In her 90th year. Dearly loved wife of Gordon for 62 years. A much loved mother and mother-in-law of Raewyn and Brent; Pauline and Lee. A private family interment has been held.Betty’s family want to thank the wonderful staff at Ascot Park Bupa for their love and care of Betty.