Invercargill Funeral Notices - Monday 4th May

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MANSON, Patricia Mary (Trish):
Trish passed away suddenly on Thursday 30th April 2026, aged 62 years. Much loved mother of Kurt, and Neil. Much loved Grandma of Leo, Tom, and Clara.
'We will miss you more than words can cover. Look down on your grandkids and watch them grow with pride.'
A service to celebrate Trish's life will be held at the Otautau Connect, 13 Chester St, Otautau on Thursday 7th May at 1.00pm followed by her burial at the Otautau Cemetery, next to her family. Messages to 41 McKinnon Loop, Te Anau 9600 or on Trish's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz

O’NEILL Philip Raymond:
Surrounded by his immediate family, passed away in the early hours of May 3rd , 2026, following a short illness. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Jayne, much loved and snuggled Dad and Pop to Lauren, Dave, Molly and Paddy; Bridget, Ben, Suzie, Claire and Charlie; Cat, Ted, Poppy and Elle; Jon, Karen, Ollie and Penny and man’s best friend, Bert. Son of the late Margaret and Pat O’Neill. Loved brother to Polly* and Ken McRae, Brian and Kathleen O’Neill, Mary and Michael Malone and Joan and Chris O’Neill/Fong. Loved brother-in-law of Geoff and Carol Caldwell, Lizzie Williams, Robyn and Ivan Bell, Michael Caldwell*, Nicola and Gerard Brandsen, Peter Caldwell, Brent and Shona Caldwell. Phil’s last hurrah will be held at the Edendale Christian Centre, corner of Ferry Road and George Street, Thursday May 7th at 10:30am to celebrate his life and times. To view on livestream - https://vimeo.com/event/5907301 A special thanks for the wonderful care and love shown to Phil and our family during his stay at Hospice. Donations to Hospice Southland will be greatly appreciated in lieu of flowers. Messages to 125 Turner Street, Edendale 3rd Wyndham 9893.

OSGOOD, William James (Jim):
Passed away peacefully in the loving care of the Resthaven staff with his loving family by his side, on Friday May 1, 2026; in his 91st year. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Jean, adored father and father in-in-law of Rhonda* Osgood, Raewyn and Peter Laughton, , Bill* and Pam*Osgood, Allison Hunter, Peter and Tammy Osgood, Robyn and Clem Hill, Jeanene Osgood and Chris Campbell, cherished Grandad of Roydon, and Alicia; Hamish; Kayden, Jane, and Billy; Jessica, and Reuben; Dylan, and Lucas, and great grandad to his 13 great grandchildren. (*denotes deceased). A celebration of Jim’s life will be held on Thursday 7th May, 2026 at 2.00pm in the Gore RSA Function lounge, Bowler Ave, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to Gore St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at his service. To view livestream https://vimeo.com/event/5906502 Messages to Resthaven Village, 208 Main Street, Gore 9710.

RABBITT, John Denis:
Peacefully and with so much love around him, on Thursday, 30th April 2026 at Southland Hospital. Aged 87 years. Loved Husband and best friend of Wynnis for the past 61 years. The hardest-working and loving father and father-in-law of Nigel and Silvania, Teresa and Ken, Sandra and Brad, Eddie and Mandy. A very loved Grand and great-grandad. Loved brother, brother-in-law, and uncle. A Recurium Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, 7th May in the Otautau Connect, 134 Main Street, Otautau at 1 pm. This will be followed by an interment at the Tuatapere Cemetery, Clifden Highway, Tuatapere. Messages to “Rabbitt Family” PO Box 632, Invercargill or you can leave your tribute on John’s page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/john

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