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Loading...EVANS, Ian Donald:
Passed away peacefully at home on Monday 10th August 2026, in his 80th year. Loved son of the late Jack and Mavis Evans. Brother and brother in law of Isabel and George Kells, Uncle of his nieces and nephews. Loved and respected cousin of his extended family. A Graveside Memorial Service for Ian will be held on Saturday 19th September 2026, 11am at Tuatapere Cemetery. Messages to c/- Evans Family, PO Box 1380 Invercargill or to Ian’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
FENSOM, Arthur James (Jim):
After a courageous battle Jim passed away with Mary by his side, at Peacehaven Village, Invercargill on Tuesday 8th September 2026, aged 63 years. Dearly loved husband of Mary and *Bonnie Fensom. Loved father and father in law of Colin and Jill O’Brien (Blenheim), Julie and Melvin Hall (Drummond), Loved Poppa of Caryssa & Cory, Braedon and Emma, Melissa and Kalib, Shannon and Angus. Loved Poppa Jim of Shelby and Elayna; Finn; Charlotte, Lucca and Nixon; Ruben and Brody. A special Friend to Jayne and *Mick, Abbey-May and Daisy Reynolds; Steven Race and Katie Race. Loved youngest Brother and brother-in-law of *Jeff and *Mike and Gay Gould. Loved Brother-in-law of Anne & Henry Siave (Christchurch), Claire and Martin Chamberlain (New Plymouth), Des and Lynda Ford (Invercargill), Jim and Jude Ford (Drummond), Joe and friend Christi (USA), Colleen Burdon (Gore). Loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A celebration of Jim’s life will be held on Monday 14th September 2026 at Southand Crematorium Chapel, Rockdale Road, Invercargill, at 2pm. No flowers by request but donations can be made at the service to Hospice Southland. Messages to 75A Venus Street, Georgetown, Invercargill 9812. Digital messages can be left on Jim’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes. (*denotes deceased)
MOYLAN Juliette Margaret (Julie) nee Dixon:
Beautifully and peacefully on the 11th September 2026,Aged 87 years young. Loved wife of the late William Ashley. Loved and respected mother of Andrew, Billy, and Kelvin. A much loved sister and sister-in-law of Mary and Thomas* Dixon, Kenneth* and Erin* Dixon, Brenda and Malcolm Walker, and Leone Gorman. Loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews." May perpetual light shine upon you Julie, rest in eternal peace" A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at the St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Winton, 1 pm, Wednesday 16th September followed by private interment. Messages to 2716 Dipton-Winton Highway, RD 2, Winton 9782 or to Julie's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes * Denotes deceased
PEARCE, Roger Bernard:
Ruth and the Roger’s family would like to thank everyone for the cards, flowers, and messages of support we received on the loss of Roger in June. Also, for the support shown and given at his memorial service. Your presence was greatly appreciated. Please accept this as our personal thanks. God bless you all.
Acknowledgements and Memoriam's:
GUTSELL, Noel Leonard:
September 12th 2025
Today we remember the passing of Noel, Dad or Poppa a year ago. Days will pass but we will always remember you as a giving, caring and loving husband, father, poppa and friend to so many. Nola, Jeremy, Simon, Hamish and families.
“Memories live on in our Hearts”