What’s On Invers Funeral Notices - Wednesday 25th September
Funeral Notices are published daily at 6:40am Monday to Saturday a free community service provided by whatsoninvers.nz
If you would like your loved one’s death/funeral notices, memoriam
or acknowledgement listed email it in word or PDF to [email protected]
JOHNSON, Karen Ann:
Peacefully with her loving family by her side on Saturday, 21st September 2024 and in the care of Hospice Southland. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of Colin. Cherished and loved mother of Brad and Misty, and Kylie and Shane and adored Nani of Dylan and Shakaia, Matt and Emily, Zane, Tori, Kara, and Mikaere. Much loved daughter of Cyril* and Alberta McKay and loved daughter-in-law of Ken* and Rata* Johnson. Loved sister of Debbie and Kevin, Trevor and Kelly, and Lyndal*. A loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews and best mate of Sue. A service to celebrate Karen’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Thursday, 26th September at 1:00pm, the service will conclude with the committal at the Southland Crematorium. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated and may be left at the service. If you wish to view the service via livestream please go to the Avenal Park website, obituaries page and click the link on Karen’s page. Messages to 27 Theodore Street, Bluff 9814. Avenal Park Funeral Home
MORISON, Greta Christine (nee Cook):
On 12 September 2024 aged 92. Dearly loved wife of the late John, loving mother, and mother-in-law of Alister and Judi, Heather and Ian Smith, Chris and Ev, Ian and Katrina, and Ken and Jo. Proud Grandma of her 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Loved sister of Gwen*, Beatrice*, Andrew*, Alice*, Shirley*, Phyllis and Heather. A private family gathering was held following her cremation.
ROGERS, Owen Wayne:
Suddenly in Dunedin Hospital, on Friday September 20, 2024. Surrounded by family and friends. Former husband of Jan Rogers, a very loving father of Kirsten, loving grandfather of Tayler, Blake, and Jaden. Brother of Lindsay, a loving uncle of Daniel, Brendon, and Kieran. At Owens request a private cremation has been held. Messages to Kathy and Ray, 14a Fairfield Street, Gore, 9710
SHIRLEY, Stewart (Stew):
Passed away peacefully at Cargill Rest home Invercargill on Monday 23 September 2024; aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of Fonnie (Florence) Shirley, loved father and father-in-law of Mark and Allison, Steve and Debs, Kim Shirley and Barry Mouat. Cheeky Pop of his 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Adored eldest brother and brother-in-law of Pat and Colin Sinclair,
Alan and Kathy Shirley, Joan and Murray* Farley, Tom and Elaine Brown, and Bobbie* Stewart. A memorial service to celebrate Stew’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel 75 Fox Street Invercargill on Friday 27 September at 2.00pm. You are welcome to view the service via livestream by going to the Avenal Park website obituaries page and clicking on the link on Stew’s page. A special thank you to the staff at Cargill Resthome. Messages to 203 Ettrick Street, Invercargill 9812. (*denotes deceased) Avenal Park Funeral Home.
STEVENS, James Harry “Jim”:
Passed away peacefully in the care of Iona Wing, Peacehaven, Invercargill on Friday, 20th September 2024, aged 77. Dearly loved husband of Ainslee for 56 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Mark and Debbie Stevens, Catherine and Chris O’Connor, and Sharon and Alistair Mitchell. Loved Pop of Molly, Flynn, Reuben, Maisie, Harry, Anna, Maddie, Georgia, Ronan, Keira, Blake, and Ethan. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Claire and Bill Hicks, Roy and Janet Stevens, Bill and Joan Stevens, and Arran and Christine Lowe. Third son of the late Harry and Mavis Stevens (Bluff) and son-in-law of the late Arthur and Marjorie Lowe (Bluff). A special thanks to the Iona Wing team at Peacehaven for their kindness and support to Jim and family. A memorial service to celebrate Jim’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Saturday, 28th September at 2:00pm. Donations to Alzheimer’s Southland would be appreciated and may be left at the service. You can watch the service via livestreaming by going to the Avenal Park website, obituaries page and clicking the link on Jim’s page. Messages to Ainslee Stevens, TH 46/40 O’Byrne Street, Invercargill 9810. Avenal Park Funeral Home.
WITHINGTON, Norman:
Peacefully on Monday 23rd September 2024 surrounded by family at Southland Hospital from a stroke, age 96. Loved husband of Hilda for 68 and ½ years. Loved father and father in law of the late Karl, Grant and Jan (Sydney), Philip and Bronwyn, Cam and Karen (Alexandra), Jasmine and Paul Worthington (Merredin, WA), Brent and Karen, Sharon and Darren Robbie. Dearly loved Pop of his 14 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
“ In the Arms of Jesus”
Funeral to be held on Friday 27th September 2024, at 1pm in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Interment at East Winton Cemetery will follow. Messages to Withington Family, 170 Orion Road East, RD 6, Makarewa, Invercargill 9876 or to Norman’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where his livestream link is available.
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