Invercargill Funeral Notices - Friday 29th May

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CUMMING, Erica Marie:
Taken too soon on 20 May 2026, aged 62 years. Beloved daughter of Mary and Ernie. Dearly loved partner of Gregor. Adored sister of Heather, Ewen, Sonia, Tony, Robbie and Ange. Loved step-mum of Alyce and Ollie. Cherished aunty of Adam, Dylan, Riley, James, Cooper, Maycee and Marnie. Treasured member of the Ransfield whānau. Best friend of Māia, Rusty and Mel. Erica will be deeply missed by her wider family, friends and colleagues. The family want to especially thank the staff of Wellington Free Ambulance, Wellington Fire and City Fitness Thorndon. A special mention goes out to the ICU angels at Wellington Hospital for their respectful and dignified care of Erica. In lieu of flowers, donations to Pet Refuge New Zealand would be appreciated. A celebration of Erica’s life will be held in the Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore on Friday 29 May, at 11.00am. If you are attending the service could you please wear something colourful. Messages to: 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore 9710.Livestream available vimeo.com/event/5959594

TRAINOR, Rodney Richard:
17 November 1960 – 11 May 2026
A private cremation has taken place. A memorial service to celebrate and remember Rodney’s life will be held on 30 May 2026. Linda, Morella & Troy, and Caleb warmly invite you to join them in celebrating and remembering Rodney’s life. Please stay afterwards for afternoon tea as we share stories, memories, and celebrate Rodney together. Linda would greatly appreciate it if you could bring along any photos or written memories on A5 paper to help create a memorial book in Rodney’s honour. Cherished son of the late Lauris and Margaret Trainor.
Dear brother of Alison and Gareth McVicar, Kaylene and John Erskine, and Cherry Trainor. Loved son-in-law of Jim and Elizabeth Patterson, and the late Beverly Patterson. Brother-in-law of Roger and Jackie, David and Gaylene, and Colin and Susanne. “Memories remind us that nothing lasts forever, and that time is precious and should never be wasted. Enjoy life, and remember: don’t count the days — make the days count.” Venue: Tay Street Baptist Church, 342 Tay Street, Invercargill, Date: 30 May 2026, Time: 11:30am

Acknowledgements and Memoriam's:

PETERS, David:
23.3.1947 - 29.5.2025
David, loved and missed every day and forever.
Remembered with love from Betty and all your loving family.