What's On Invers Funeral Notices
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CLEAVER, Henry Wiremu Ehipa:
18 May 1941 - 18 May 2025. It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Henry at his home, in Riverton, on Sunday 18th May 2025, on his 84th birthday. Dearly loved husband of Shirley for 62 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of David and Tania, Suzie and Paul Harrington, Bruce and Jasmine. Much loved by all his grandchildren, Nicholas, Benjamin, Brydon, Maggie and William, Bailley, Sofia, and Henry. Dearly loved son of Thomas James (Johnson)* and Margaret Babington Cleaver*. Much loved brother and brother in law of Jimmy* and Noeline, Rowena* and Kenny Tomlin, David*, Ian*, Lois and Kevin Mulqueen, Norman*, Donnah and Betty*. Arthur*, Allan* and Linda* Gorton, Robin and David Frew, Colleen* Ewen and Irene Mathieson, Maurice and Kathleen Gorton. Much loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to a service to celebrate Henry’s life at the Colac Bay Hall on Friday 23rd May 2025 at 11am. Followed by interment at Riverton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the St. John Ambulance would be appreciated. Messages can be sent to the “Cleaver family” at PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840 or on Henry’s tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/henry. *denotes deceased
GEERLINGS, Jacobus Clemens Maria (Jack):
Passed away peacefully on 18th May 2025. Dearly loved husband of the late Jeannine. Awesome father and father-in-law of Barry and Oksana, Henry, Theo and Karen, Louise and Stephen, Tim and Aloni, David and Cheryl. Also beloved Opa of his 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate Jack’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Don Streets, Invercargill on Friday 23 May at 2pm followed by private cremation. Messages can be sent to 14 Anne Street, Winton 9720, or to Jack's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there is a livestream link to the service.
HAMILTON, Lesley “Fay” (nee Johnson):
Sadly, but peacefully passed away on Friday 16 May 2025, at Bupa Ascot Care Home, Invercargill, aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Lyall. Much loved and treasured mother and mother-in-law of Neville and Sharon, Kerry and Ian Smith, Ian and Denille, John and Fiona (Christchurch). Adored and cherished Nana of Damien and Tegan, Nathan, Hayley and Birney, Jessica and Luke, Bridgette, Waiwhakaata, Mikayla and Luke. Great grandmother to Sophia, Kobe, Benji, and Ziggy. The family wishes to acknowledge the exceptional love and care given to Fay during her 6 months at Bupa Ascot Care. We deeply appreciate it. A service to celebrate Fay’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Thursday 22 May, at 2.00pm. All messages to be sent to [email protected]. If you wish to view Fay’s service via livestream, please visit the Avenal Park Funeral Home obituaries page and click on the link on Fay’s page.
KOROSTCHUK, Russell (Snr):
We would like to acknowledge and thank all the medical staff and support staff involved in Russell’s care; it has been much appreciated. Thank you to Doctor Nadarajah Shanmugalingam. Enliven Peacehaven for Russell’s Respite and to the staff at Avenal Park Funeral Home for taking wonderful care of Russell and his family during his final moments. Many thanks to all of Russell’s whanau and his friends. Thank you all, lots of love from Helen Ruke and Russell’s whanau.
McDOWALL, Stuart James:
3.10.1959 – 30.4.2025. Treasured son of Agnes Stevenson and the late Cairn McDowall (Gore), beloved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and great uncle of Sharon and Ricky Beer, Michael and Karla and Addison Beer, Samantha Beer and Simon Windle, and wee Joseph Windle, Kylie Beer, Rhyda, and Jaeda Nahu-Tuhakaraina, and wee River Beer (all of Gore); Ross and Hilary, and Damian McDowall (Perth); Clifford and Leona McDowall, Kayley, Brittany, Jarrad, and families (Perth and Gore); Malcolm McDowall (Perth), a much loved cousin, nephew and friend to all. Now at peace after a tragic accident at his home in Perth. A service to Celebrate the Life of Stu “Aka” Dad will be held in the Gore RSA, Bowler Ave, Gore on Friday May 23, at 2pm, followed by a private cremation. To view on livestream https://vimeo.com/event/5136538 Flowers respectfully declined, messages to 6 Park Street, Gore 9710.
PAYNE, Brian Thomas:
In his 96th year. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving whānau at Rose Lodge on 18th May 2025. Beloved son of the late Harry and Ethel Payne, loved brother of the late Peggy, Audrey and Keith, Luton, England. Dearly beloved husband of the late Maureen (nee Spencer). Cherished Dad of Jan, Trish, Duncan, Mem and Bec. A loved and respected father-in-law of Tuna, Kevin, Lenny and James. Loved and respected brother-in-law and uncle. Much loved special uncle of Lee. The best and loving Poua, Pou Pou, Poua Poua and GG Pou of his 19 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Brian's family would like to acknowledge the residents and staff of Rose Lodge for the care, respect and love that was shown to our Dad over the past year. Brian will be at Trish’s home, 166 Marine Parade, Bluff until his service at Invercargill Crematorium on Friday, 23rd May 2025 at 1.30pm.
‘Bluff Wharfie 208’
Messages can be sent to 166 Marine Parade, Bluff, or left on his tribute page at www.distinctfunerals.co.nz, where a live stream link to the service will also be available.
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]
JENKINS, Peter:
Nine Years ago today
Forever in our hearts
Loved and
remembered every day
Maureen and Family.
