What’s On Invers Funeral Notices – Wednesday 5th June

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]

BIRCH, Errol Gordon:
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family, at Ascot Bupa on Sunday, June 2. 2024. Aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of Frances. Loved father and father-in-law of Chris and Janice, Terry and Juliette, Karyn and John. Fun loving Grandad to Ryan and Craig; Samantha and Krystal; Liza, Bradley, and Olivia and a Great-Grandad of Archie. A dear friend to Nigel. A Loved brother and brother-in-law of Nancy and Neville Horton, Roger and Elaine Birch, Neil* and Shona Birch, Brian Birch and Allan Biggs. Loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Errol’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel. Cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Friday, June 7 at 10.00am. Errol will then be laid to rest at the Eastern Cemetery. Donations to Hospice Southland can be left at the service. Messages to 20 Majestic Chance, Seaward Bush, Invercargill 9812 or to Errol’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where livestream details are available. (*denotes deceased).

CRUMP, Sarah Joy:
After a courageous battle, and in the beautiful care of dedicated staff at Hospice Southland, Sarah passed away on Saturday June 1st, 2024. Aged 43 years. Deeply loved and treasured, daughter of Gordon and Joan. Loved sister of Euan (Redan), and Fiona (Nelson). Loved niece and cousin of Alan* and Dorothy* Crump, Jim and Dorothy McFadzien, Colin and Margaret Crump, Ron; Owen and Lynne; Des and Janet Brewster and their families. Following a private family burial, a service in memory of Sarah, will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 2.00pm, on Thursday June 6th. Messages to 105 Turner Street, Edendale, RD3 Wyndham 9893, and tributes may be left on Sarah’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream of the service will also be available. (*denotes deceased).

GUISE, Margaret Fay “Peggy” (nee Watkinson):
Peacefully at home on Friday 31 May 2024; aged 75 years. Dearly loved, treasured, and respected wife of Gus, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Barry* and Robyn, Rachel, Carol and Nigel, Grant and Jane, loved and adored Gran of Dayna, Ruby, James, Casey, Carlos, Tommy, Billie, Isabella, and Zach. A loved sister, aunty, and friend. A service to celebrate Peggy’s life will be held in the Riverton R.S.A, 141 Palmerston Street Riverton on Friday 7 June at 1.00pm, interment to follow at the Riverton Cemetery. You are welcome to join the service via livestream by going to the Avenal Park website, obituaries page and clicking on the link on Peggy’s page. Messages to 124 Rocks Highway Riverton 9822. (*Denotes Deceased).

SIMMONDS, Elizabeth Patricia ‘Betty’ (nee Burke):
Of Invercargill, formerly Winton. Passed peacefully with family by her side at Rowena Jackson on Friday 31 May aged 93. Dearly loved wife of Kevin for 67 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Bede, Vincent, Gerard, Josepha and Paul Bremer, and Mark. Adored Nana of Gabrielle, Michelle, Anastasia and Jonny, Briar, Ché, and Asher. Adoring Great-Nana of Billy Catto. A much loved sister and sister-in-law, and loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews.
RIP
A funeral to celebrate Betty’s life will be held in St Mary’s Catholic Basilica, 65 Tyne Street, Invercargill on Friday 7 June at 1:30pm followed by interment at Eastern Cemetery. Messages can be sent to Simmonds Family, Villa 35, 1 Cargill Street, Invercargill 9810, or to Betty’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a link to the stream of the service is available.

WARDS, Jan (nee O’Connor):
If you are reading this, I am gone!! On Saturday 1st June, 2024, Jan passed away in the care of Hospice Southland. Soulmate of Murray, a proud Mum of her two children, Cody Wards and his wife Sarah, Nina de Malmanche and her husband Lance. Loving Nana of Axle, Miles, Casey, and Ricky, loving step Nana of Holly, Taryn, Lauren, and Ashton. Jan was proud of all their achievements. A farewell for Jan with lots of laughter, and memories will be held on Thursday 6th June, 2024 at 2pm in the Mataura RSA, 49 River Street, Mataura. The family would like to thank the Hospice Southland, doctors, and nurses for their incredible devotion to making Jan’s last days as comfortable as possible. A private cremation has been held. With respect no flowers please. Messages to 527 Glendhu Road, RD4, Gore, 9775, email: [email protected]