What’s On Invers Funeral Notices

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BUCKINGHAM, Geoffrey Lawrence, (retired JP):
We are sad to announce the passing of Geoff on Friday 3 May 2024, born 16 November 1934. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Greta for 66 years. Loved Dad and Granddad of Lyn and Neil Butters, Elizabeth, Sam and Ashlie, Emily and Hayden, Abigail and Andrew; Julie and Peter Keast, William, Oliver and Aly; Steven and Karyn, Jess and Ben, Sarah; Kathryn and Allan Marshall, Spencer and Abbie, Paigan and Stanley, Elliott and Lana, Flora and Brad, Dee and Lachie, Bruno and Kate; Thomas and Sandra, Claudia, Rosie, Evelyn, Taylor, Mackenze and Rhys, Mitchell and Holly; Roger and Cala, Jesse, Ben and Eden, Kaelan. A loved Great-Grandfather. Loved son of Thomas and Ellen. Brother and brother-in-law of Herbert and Marjory* Buckingham, Ellen* and David* Jack, Rosalie and Colin Walker. Loved son-in-law of David* and Gladys* Smith, and brother-in-law of Nelson* and Lorraine* Smith, Jimmy* and Bev Smith, Alice and Lindsay McKenzie, Jean* and Graham* Gimblett, Nancy and Brian Dermody, Glenice and Brian* Agnew, Dorothy and Tony Di Rienzo, Milton and Joy Smith, Pam Kohnke, Marion and Kelvin Hawkes. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated. A service to celebrate Geoff’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Monday 13 May at 10:30am, followed by interment at Quarry Hills Cemetery arriving approx. 1:30pm. Messages to The Buckingham family Quarry Hills, RD 1, Tokanui 9884, or to frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream of the service will be available.

CHRISTIE, John Charles Andrew:
Born 10/11/1957, died 4/5/2024 after a short illness, with whānau at his side. He leaves behind his loving wife Debbie, his children and Mokopuna. John was the son of Norman and Marjorie Christie and brother to his five sisters, he will be dearly missed by his whānau whānui. A service celebrating John’s life will be held on Thursday the 9th of May at 1 pm at the Christian Centre, 165 Leet Street, Invercargill. Ka hinga te totara rangatira, moe mai ra, moe mai ra. Ma te atua koe, e manaaki, e tiaki.
Messages may be sent to 214 Gala Street, Invercargill, or can be left on John’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz

CRUMP, Dorothy Jessie (nee McFadzien):

Passed away peacefully at Peacehaven Village on Monday 6th May 2024, aged 86. Dearly loved wife of the late Alan. Loved mother and mother in law of Peter and Judith, Marion Leslie, Raewyn and Jason Keane, Heather and Ron Fetolofai, Shirley Crump, Alison Crump, Janice and Dale Kington, Elaine and Justin Lambert, and Selwyn and Kylie. Much loved Grandma of her 24 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Loved sister and sister in law of Jim and Dorothy McFadzien, Henry and Audrey McFadzien, Cyril and Margaret* McFadzien, Colin and Margaret Crump, and Gordon and Joan Crump. Loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. A funeral for Dorothy will be held on Saturday 11th May 2024 at 10am, J Fraser and Sons Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Interment at Wyndham Cemetery will follow. Messages to c/- PO Box 1380 Invercargill or to Dorothy’s tribute page at fraserfunerals.co.nz/tributes where her livestream link is available. (*denotes deceased)

GIBSON James Andrew (Jim):
16th Field Regiment Sgt 969056 K Force
In the loving care of Radius Clare House, and surrounded by loving family, on Sunday 5 May 2024; aged 92 years. Beloved husband of Maureen (nee Myers) for 66 years. Loved father & father-in-law of Christine & Terry O’Malley, the late Rex, William & Julie, Margaret & Allan McLiskey, Kathryn Gibson & Stephen Erdman, Andrew & Michelle. Loved Granddad of Hamish, Nicola, Elizabeth, Darcy, Libby-ana, Thomas, Ryan, Stanley, Bradley, Jessica, Stacey, Tish, & Jason. Loved Great Granddad of 14. A service to celebrate Jim’s life will be held in the Connect Community Church, 134 Main Street, Otautau on Thursday 9 May at 11.00 am. Private cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Child Cancer Foundation may be left at service. You are invited to join the service via livestream by going to the Avenal Park website and clicking on the link on Jim’s page. Messages to 76 Main Street, Otautau 9610.

HIGGS, Marjorie:
Peacefully, at Golden View Care, Cromwell, on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in her 90th year. Loved wife of the late Dennis, loved mother and mother-in-law of Stephen and Gail (Mosgiel), the late Gillian and Martin North, Jocelyn and Paul Johnstone (Cromwell), Trudy and Grant Buchanan (Melbourne), much loved Grandma of Andrew, and Simon; Naomi, Aaron, and Sam; Joel, and Zach, and great-Grandma of Polly, and Rosie; Luke, Phoebe, and Levi; Hána-Márie and Máia. A loved daughter, sister, sister-in-law, and Aunty. A service to celebrate Marj’s life will be held in the Caversham Baptist Church, 239 South Road, Dunedin, on Friday, May 10, at 2.00pm. “Safe in the arms of Jesus”
Messages to 8 White Hart Lane, Mosgiel 9024.

KEILLOR, Gwendoline Elizabeth, (Gwen):
Peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday 7th May 2024. Loved wife of Peter (Wolfe). Loved mother and mother-in-law of the late Janice, Joanne, and the late David, Victor, and Tracey. Loved Nana of all her grand and great-grandchildren. As to Gwen’s wishes a private cremation has taken place. Messages to 23 Ferry Road, Wyndham, or visit Gwen’s tribute page at: mwfunerals.co.nz/s/gwen

McMURDO, Kahu:
After a five year tough battle Nan peacefully passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024, surrounded by her family. Loved high school sweetheart and wife of Geoff McMurdo. Mum to Jenane and Tegan, and Mum-in-law to Dylan and Steve. Her joy and pride was sparked from her mokopuna Georgia, Harlan, Hapai, Nola, Roman, Oakley, Raegan and Jack. Nan was a loved daughter of the late Sandy, the late Jessie and Marj and daughter-in-law of the late Marjory and the late Adam. She was a loved big sister and sister- in-law, Aunty and dear friend. She was a Nan or whaea to many extended whânau. According to her wishes a private cremation has taken place, with a plan to have road trip to allow her whânau to farewell her. A special thanks to Dr Lucy Pemberton and the kind and respectful staff at Southland Hospital who cared for Nan. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated. Messages can be left online at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

PETERSON, Donald Stanley:
Aged 58 years, passed suddenly on 5th May 2024 at his home. Dearly loved husband of Helen, father and father-in-law of Belinda and Glen, David, Michael and O’Leah, and Braydon and Chloe. Loved son of the late Beth and Lew. Brother and brother-in-law of Shona and John, and Chris and Rossi. Bestest Grandad, Great Grandad and Uncle. A service for Donald will be held at Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street on Friday, 10th May at 2:00pm. If you wish to view the service via livestream, please go to the Avenal Park website, Obituaries page and click the link on Donald’s page. Messages to 16 Ward Parade, Bluff 9814.

THOMSON, Anthony Wayne:
Unexpectedly on Wednesday 1st May 2024. Loved father of Ashley and Blake. Granddad to Ryder. Eldest son to Violet* and Rex* Thomson. Brother of Karen, Brent* and Trena. As to Waynes wishes a private service has been held. Messages to “Thomson family” PO Box 632, Invercargill 9810 or you can leave a message on Waynes tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/wayne *Denotes deceased.