Invercargill Funeral Notices
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BLAKIE, Marion:
Passed away peacefully at North Shore Hospital, Auckland on Sunday, February 15, 2026, aged 68. Dearly loved wife of Ken and beloved mother of Chris and Bex, Michelle and Niall. Loved third daughter of the late John and Agnes. Especially loved daughter-in-law of Edna and the late Athol Blakie. Beloved sister of Ken, Morag, and Eileen and their families. Sister-in-law of Agnes, Dean, Tony; Steve, Jo; Susan, Ian; Michael, Davina, and aunty to their families, and special aunt of her many grandnieces and nephews. Private memorial gathering in Invercargill.
"Always in our hearts and finally at peace."
CAPIL, Hannah Marie:
Peacefully at home after her 16-year battle with a very rare condition. Cherished daughter of Alastair and Lisa, an adored sister and sister-in-law of Cameron, and Emma and Sabin. Cherished granddaughter of Wendy and David and a loved niece of Sheryl and Andrew, Glen and Meegan, and Keri and Anthony. A loved cousin of Nicole, Adele, Hayley, and Lillian. Hannah is now with family and friends who have gone before, Nana J, Grandad Bruce, Nana, Poppa, Steph, and Ruby.
“With Brave Wings She Flies”
No flowers by request. Hannah’s family would like to thank the staff of Hospice Southland for their wonderful care of Hannah for the last two years. A service to celebrate Hannah’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Tuesday, 24th February at 1:30pm. Messages C/- Capil Family, PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9840.
COWAN, Neil:
Passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Dunedin Hospital; aged 69. Much loved husband of Yvonne for 29 years. Adored father of Hannah, Megan and Isaac. Loved eldest son of Pat and Maureen*. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Paddy and Bronwyn, David and Ngaire, Gary and Ayleen, Robert and Debbie, Geoff and Carolyn, and Kath. Loved son-in-law of Ron* and Margaret Young. Brother-in-law of Bruce and Maria, Todd and Fiona and Wendy and Doug Dennett. Loved by all his nieces and nephews, cousins and the many friends he visited. Many thanks to all of the medical staff who cared for Neil over the years. A private cremation has been held. Come and farewell Neil at Mataura RSA on Friday, February 27, at 2.00pm. Messages to 36 Carlyle Street, Mataura 9712. (* Denotes deceased).
FARQUHAR, Raelene:
Raelene passed peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2026, following an unexpected and sudden illness at Clutha Health First, aged 67 years. Loving wife for 47 years of Wayne, devoted mother to Trudie. Loved sister, sister-in-law, Aunty and Great-Aunty to Jock, Luke and Ellie, and Mabel, and Hayden; Liz and Raymond, Emma, Bradly and Celine, Blake and Sophie; Sue, Nathan and Selina, Skylah and Reef, Alana and Kent, Bailey and Jaxon; Paul and Tiki, Ben and Caitlin; Glen and Karen, and Jesse. Loved daughter of Jock* and Fay*; daughter in law of Len* and Jessie*. Niece of John and Val Robinson and family; and Clyde*, Anita and family. Adored by Maureen, Stan, Martin, Joanne and Glen, and Tracey. The family wish to acknowledge the tremendous support and compassion shown by all of the staff at Clutha Health First during Raelene's final days. A celebration of Raelene's life will be held at the South Otago Town & Country Club, 1 Yarmouth Street, Balclutha at 2.00pm on Thursday, February 26, 2026, followed by interment at Balclutha Lawn Cemetery. Raelene's Funeral will be livestreamed. This link will be available on the Leishman Funeral Services Website. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Balclutha St John Ambulance and the Balclutha Volunteer Fire Brigade would be appreciated and can be left at the service. Messages to 14 Norfolk Street, Balclutha 9230.
(*denotes deceased).
HUMPHRIES, Charles:
Neville passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, at Clutha Views Balclutha, aged 93 years. Much loved husband of the late Rosaleen, father, father-in-law and Poppa of Paula and Paul Kenworthy (Balclutha), Lisa Humphries (Balclutha). Loving and very much cherished Poppa to Samantha, Sarah and partner Jayten; and Leticia. Great-grandad (Poppa) to Hunter and Dustin. At Neville's request, a private service has been held. Messages to 26 Lowestoft St, Balclutha 9230.
LYALL, Robert (Bob):
On February 15, 2026. It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Bob, eldest son of Shirley and Bert Lyall. Dearly loved husband of Wendy and loved brother and brother-in-law of Trevor and Marg , John (Deceased) and Joan, Christine, and Scratch Anderson. Loved Uncle Bob of Nathan, Tracy, and Brock, Shelley, Roger and Payton, Lyall and Debs.
“Gone with the Tide”
RADKA, Lorraine Hazel:
After a courageous battle in ICU, Mum lost her fight and passed on Friday, 13th February 2026. Loved wife of Alan, dearly loved mother of Tania, and Jason, loved mother-in-law of Leanne. Cherished Nana of Joshua, Howie, Ashleigh*, Jacob, Brittney, Max, Tyquin, and Lennox. Much loved sister, sister-in-law and auntie. Lorraine had a private graveside funeral on the 18th February as per her wishes. Thank you to all those who attended and for all the kind messages and support.
Acknowledgements and Memoriam's:
DE KONING, Margaret:
30.8.1937 – 21.2.2023
You left us beautiful memories
Your love is still our guide
Though we cannot see you
You are always by our side
Forever in our hearts
Love Diana and Karl
LOVE, Adam:
Jean and family would like to thank family and friends who attended Adam's service, sent messages, cards, food, flowers, your kindness is greatly appreciated. Special thank you to Father Tony, Keith Thompson, and Ian Becker, for their participation in making the service truly special. Thank you to the Medical Ward Southland Hospital and Hospice Southland for their devoted care to Adam.
Please accept this as a personal thank you, we are grateful for the love and support.
MACGREGOR, Robert:
Anne, Kim, Jason, and their families wish to extend their heartfelt thanks to all those who rang, visited, sent cards and flowers, brought food, and attended Bob's funeral service. Bob was a dearly loved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, and a great friend of many. Please accept this notice as a personal acknowledgement of our sincere thanks for all your kindness and support during these difficult times.
MOORE, Andrew Peter:
Janice would like to sincerely thank everyone at the sad time of Andrew’s passing for their kind messages, cards, plants, emails, text messages and phone calls. Also, to the beautiful lady who went out of her way to stop me in a shop, thank you. I would like to say to all those who attended the service, Andrew would have been so wrapt. Thank you, Tee from Avenal Park Funeral Home, for your guidance and advice you gave me to make Andrew’s wishes come together, you were just awesome, thanks. To Lynley McKerrow, you were just magnificent, thank you for the lovely service. Please accept this as my personal sincere thanks.
SCOTT, Thomas (John):
Glenice and family wish to thank everyone for their love and support following the sad passing of John. Thank you for the lovely messages, cards, flowers, food, and donations to Hearing Southland. To those who have stayed with Glenice and provided her ongoing support and care, it is truly appreciated. Thank you to the Southland Hospital, Medical Ward for their kindness and compassion shown to John and support to the family. To the many Clubs, Groups, and Committees John was associated with – thank you for attending John’s farewell and for your support. Thank you, Lynley McKerrow, for leading John’s farewell service, we are very grateful for your care and comforting words, capturing John’s journey through life beautifully. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgment of thanks to you all.
