🕊️ Today’s Remembrances: Notices & Tributes 🕊️
View the latest Death Notices, In Memoriams, and Acknowledgements for the Southland region. Updated daily, Monday through Saturday.
🤝 A Free Service for Families We invite you to share your memories and thanks. Send your notices or acknowledgements to: 📧 [email protected]
MANSON, Philip Roydon (Phil):
Peacefully after a amazing battle, on Monday 20 April 2026. Loved Dad of Matthew, and Hayley. Loved brother and brother in law of Michael and Margaret, and Patricia Manson. Loved uncle to his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Phil’s life will be held on Friday 24th April 2026 at 1pm in the Nightcaps Town Hall, followed by an interment at the Otautau Cemetery. Messages for the “Manson Family” can be sent to P.O. Box 632, Invercargill 9840 or leave a message on Phil’s tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/phil
PATERSON, Betty:
Passed away peacefully at Golden View Care, Cromwell, on April 19, 2026. Loved wife of the late Ken. Cherished Mum and mother-in-law of Linda Whelan and Gary Belt (Alex), Donald and Sally (Lowburn), Jillian (Albany, Aus), Ken and Sue (Ruakaka). Adored Nana of seven grandchildren and Great-Nana of six great-grandchildren. Dearly loved sister, sister-in-law, auntie, and cousin to all her family.
A special thank you to the staff at Golden View Care. As per Betty's wishes, a private service has been held. Messages to 6 Lowburn Valley Road, Cromwell, or may be left on her tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz
RANDELL, Pauline Dorothy (nee Baker):
Peacefully, after a courageous battle, with her family by her side on Sunday 19th April 2026. In her 79th year. Dearly loved wife of John. Loved Mum and Mother-in-law of Robert, Dawn and Callum, Brenda and Jason. Loved by all her grand and great grand children. A loved Sister and Aunty. The family would like to thank Hospice Southland, Southland District Nurses and Health Care for their love and ongoing support. As to Pauline’s wishes a private cremation will take place. Messages for the “Randell Family” can be sent to PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840 or leave a message on Pauline’s tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/pauline
TIMMS, Noel:
eacefully at Ripponburn Care Home, Cromwell, on Saturday, April 18, 2026, aged 92 years. Loved husband of the late Mai. Loved and cherished father and father-in-law of John and Rose, the late Julie and the late Stephen, and Janine. In accordance with Noel's wishes, a private family service has been held. Messages to Unit 1/15 Industrial Lane, Queenstown 9300.
Acknowledgements and Memoriam's:
COLLINS, Owen:
The Collins family would like to thank everyone who visited, sent messages and cards, flowers and baking after the passing of Owen. Many thanks also to the District Nurses, Allied Health team at Gore Hospital and Hospice Southland. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of thanks.