What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Wednesday 25th January

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EVANS, Lenard Hugh:
9.10.1932 – 20.1.2023
Loved husband of Valmai*. Father and father-in-law to Coralie and Trev, Heather and Stan, Ardine and Andrew. Poppa to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Eldest son of Arden* and Eliza* Evans of the Pourakino Valley Riverton. Brother and Brother-in-Law to Charlie*, George* and Jean, Nancy* and Gus*, Key* and Stan*, Robin and Bryan, Harrold. Uncle to his nieces and nephews. We
will celebrate Lens life at the Ascot Hotel, invitation only. Messages to Coralie Evans, 31 Renoir Drive, Rolleston. *Denotes deceased.

HOWARD, William John (John):
As the result of an accident on January 18, 2023. Most dearly loved husband and friend of Gaylyn, beloved father and father-in-law of Melanie and Simon, and Symon and Simone, cherished grandad of Jack and Katrina, Millie, and Jed, loved brother and brother-in-law of Diane and Alan Risk (Timaru), Tony and Margaret Howard (Invercargill), Janice and Jim Miller (Mosgiel), loved and respected by all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held at Simpson Park, Lawrence, on Friday, January 27, 2023, at 1.30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Otago Rescue Helicopter and may be left at his service. Messages to Howard Family, 1463 Tuapeka West Road, Tuapeka West, 1RD, Lawrence 9591.

JOHNSTON, Barbara Janice (nee McLeod):
(Of Redan). Peacefully at Wyndham and Districts Rest Home, on Monday, January 23, 2023, aged 80 years. Loved wife of Rob, cherished Mum and mother-in-law of Andrew and Patrice (Rimu), Mark and Leanne (Redan), Rachel and Grant Sime (Mosgiel), and loved Granny Baba of Freya, Pieter, Simon, and Ben; Sam, James, Sophie, William, Alex, and Lucy; Hannah, Matthew, Rebekah, and McKenzie. A memorial service for Barbara will be held at Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Monday, January 30, at 2.00pm. Livestream link available www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz Messages to 1205 Wyndham Mokoreta Road, Redan, RD 2, Wyndham 9892.

KEAN, Marie Frances, (nee Houlihan):
Peacefully with her loving family by her side at home, after a courageous battle aged 76 years on 21 January 2023. Dearly loved wife of Brian for 50 years, loved Mum of Juliana; Nicola; Bernadette and Brendan Paisley; Patrick and Rickie-Lee Kean (Brisbane). Much loved Nana of Josh, and Dylan Garama; Alex, Amelia, and Ashton Paisley; and Lucas Kean.  Special friend of Annabelle Paisley. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Pat and Marg Houlihan; Erin and Tom Forde; Steve and Janet Houlihan.  Loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews.
RIP. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday 25 January at 1pm at St Therese of Lisieux, Perth Street. If you wish to view the service via livestream, please go to the Avenal Park Website, Obituaries page and click on the link on Marie’s page. Messages to 37 Stirling Street, Invercargill.

McKENZIE, Terri-Anne:
Passed away at Christchurch Hospital on December 28, 2022, aged 48. A wonderful mother to Amber and Sitivi, a much-loved and admired daughter of Andy McKenzie and Jocelyn Kirk, and a cherished sister to Greig, Sara and Marcus. Friends and family, please meet to celebrate the life of this warm, generous, and courageous woman at Gillions Chapel, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin, at 11.00am on Saturday, January 28, 2023.
Gillions Funeral Services
FDANZ NZIFH

WHITAKER, Raymond John (Ray) (Poppa):
After a courageous battle, Ray passed away peacefully at Hospice Southland on Monday 23rd January 2023. Much loved husband and best friend of Carolyn. Devoted and loving father and father-in-law of Marcus, Scott and Amanda and Louise. A very proud Poppa of Claudia, the late Emma-Rose, Isobel, Charlie, Hollie and Leilah. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Colin and Christine, Glenda and Brian Brown (Alexandra) and Judy and Bill Beaumont (Nelson).
Dearly loved son and son-in-law of the late Ev and Ivan Whitaker and the late Norma and Perc Edney. Much loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. The Whitaker family wishes to thank Dr Neil Cremasco and staff at Hospice Southland for taking exceptional care of our hero. A service to celebrate Ray’s life will be held at J Fraser and Sons, Corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Friday 27th January at 2.00pm followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Hospice Southland.
Messages to 47 Anglesey St, Invercargill or on Ray’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz where a livestream link can be found

WOODWARD, Joyce Averill:
Peacefully at Vickery Court, Invercargill. On Sunday January 22, 2023. Aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Alf. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Stewart and Lindsey, Barbara and Henk Prins, Christine, and Murray. Beloved gran of Ainslee and Rob Wilson, Monique and Shaun King, Charlotte and Mark Hurley; Hendrik, and William Prins. Loved great gran of Mason, Mila, Havana, Darcy, and Oscar. A service to celebrate Joyce’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 2 pm, on Thursday January 26. Private cremation to follow. Messages to 114 Lorn Street and tributes may be left on Joyces’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes