What’s On Invers Funeral Notices - Wednesday 9th April

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 notices@invers.nz

BEER, Clifford Ernest “Cliffy”:
Passed away peacefully on Sunday 6 April 2025, aged 80 years. Loved husband of the late Josie. Father and father in- law to Shane and Nikki, Michelle* and Tony, Clarke* and Tanya and their families. Son of the Late Tom and Ethel Beer. Brother and brother in-law of Tom* and Judy*, Alex* and Kura, Stan*, Joe and Sue and their families. Lifelong friend of Eric, Raeleen, Allan, Trish, and Rachel Sinclair and their families. As per Cliffy’s wishes, a graveside service will be held at 11.00am on Thursday 10 April 2025 at the Calcium Cemetery in Isla Bank, 15 Cemetery Road, Isla Bank 9683.

BUTSON, Wendy Doreen:
Wendy passed away on 26 March 2025, aged 78 years. Wife of devoted husband, Verdon. Mother, mother-in-law, and Nan of Darryl and Amanda, and Ashleigh; Karen and Kelly, Karna and Kenya; Leesa and Darrin, Chloe and Shanae. We are proud to inform you that, as per her wishes, her body has been donated to science. Heartfelt thanks to the team at Windsor Park Care Home for your wonderful care and compassion. Messages may be sent to 50 Wigan Street, Gore 9710, or left on her tribute page at www.distinctfunerals.co.nz.

GILBERT, William Murray “Bill":
Unexpectedly at his home in Winton on 6 April 2025 at the age of 86 years, dearly loved husband of the late Kathy. It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our adored Dad and Father-In law, Jody and Nigel Forbes (Lochiel) Leeann and Kelly Souter (Myross Bush) David and Karen O'Docherty (Perth). Best Grandad, Grumps and Great Grandad of Hannah and Trevor, Clare, Maci and Cooper Wilson, Jackson and Sheree, Mitchell and Baillie, Brooklyn and Caleb. Brittany and Hamish, Dylan Stuart, Aleishia and Lachie Holden, Jodelle, Takoda and Paisley O'Docherty, Josh and Steph O'Docherty, Aaron and Nikita, Ayla, Addison, Levi, Bailey and Sophie O'Docherty. Dearly loved Brother, Brother-In law and Uncle of the Gilbert and Braven Families.
"You drive that big MACK Truck all the way to those pearly gates”
A Graveside funeral service will be held at East Winton Cemetery on Friday 11 April starting at 1pm, followed by refreshments and a celebration of Dad's life at Winton's Top Pub, Main bar where we can share our many stories. Kathy will finally be reunited with her beloved Bill at the East Winton Cemetery. Messages 136 Mackenzie Street, Winton 9720 or to Bill's tribute page atfrasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

HUMPHRIES, Jennifer Margaret (Jenny):
It is with great sadness the family announce the passing of Jenny on Saturday, 5 April 2025. Dearly loved wife of the late Lindsay. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Steve and Linley Humphries and Susan and Will Finlay. Loved Grandma of Kate and Emma Humphries and Tayla and Haydn Finlay. Loved sister and sister -in-law of the late Rhona and Doug Fahey, Pat and the late Neville Cronin, Eva Humphries, and the late Nola Humphries. Loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank and acknowledge the care that Bupa Invercargill and Lady Wigram Retirement Village Christchurch provided to Jenny over the past five years. A Service to celebrate Jenny's life will be held in J Fraser & Sons' Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 10.30 a.m., on Saturday 12th April, then leaving for the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to Humphries Family, J Fraser and Sons, PO Box 1380, Invercargill. Digital messages may be left at Jenny’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream is available. Respectfully cared for by J Fraser & Sons Ltd, F.D.A.N.Z.

PATRICK, William:
Of Roxburgh. Passed peacefully after a short illness on Monday, April 7, 2025: aged 60. Treasured husband of Leonie, loved father and stepfather of Mitchell and Steve, loved Grandad of Kaitlyn, loved son of Bev and the late Bill Patrick, loved brother and brother-in-law of Jackie and Jason, uncle of Jordan and Sam, and Abbey. As per Bill's wishes a private cremation has been held. A gathering to celebrate Bill's life will be held in the Roxburgh Golf Club, 280 Scotland Street, Roxburgh, at 1.30pm on Monday, April 14. In lieu of flowers, donations to Central Otago Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to Berryland, 3541 Fruitlands Roxburgh Road, RD1, Roxburgh 9571.

ROBERTSON, Beverly Margaret (Bev, née Carroll):
28 June 1938 – 7 April 2025
Passed away peacefully at Rowena Jackson Rest Home, Invercargill, surrounded by her loving family, in her 87th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Bob*. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Gay & Paul Allison (Cromwell), Gary Malcolm (Invercargill), Janelle & Allen Loader (Queensland), and Carol Flint (Invercargill). Treasured grandmother of Lisa, Kayne, Joe, Naomi, and Megan, and cherished great-grandmother of Flynn, Ella, and Kaitlyn. Loved sister and sister-in-law of her siblings. A service to celebrate Bev’s life will be held at the Southland Crematorium, Rockdale Road, Invercargill, on Friday 11 April at 1.30pm. Messages can be left on Bev’s tribute page at Distinct Funerals or sent to P.O. Box 327, Cromwell 9342. Loved and remembered always.

SCOTT, Beverley:
Passed away peacefully on Sunday the 6th April 2025, aged 75 years. Beloved mother of Darlene, Suzanne, Daniel, and the late Tony. Loved mother-in-law of Don, and William. Loved Nana and great Grandma to all her grandchildren.
“You will forever be missed and always be in our hearts and thoughts”
As per Beverley’s wishes, a private service and cremation will take place. Messages can be sent to 91 Stuart Street, Hawthorndale, Invercargill, or to Beverley’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

WAKEFIELD, Cyris:
Tragically taken too soon on Saturday, April 5, 2025, aged 18 years. Beloved son of Krystal, stepson of Ray, cherished brother of Jet and Alyssa, loved nephew of Brian and Tarsh, Terri-Leigh and Tim, Sharon and Mitch, Zona and Stone. Uncle to Koa and Kai and grandson of Josie. Cyris will be resting at home at 19 Charlton Siding Road, Gore, until his service, which will be held at Southern Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, April 12 at 11.00am, followed by private cremation. All welcome. Messages to 19 Charlton Siding Road, Charlton, Gore, 9772.

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 notices@invers.nz