Invercargill Funeral Notices - Saturday 2nd May

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DEANS, Louise:
Formerly of Lee Stream. Peacefully passed away after a short illness, on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Bradford Manor Rest Home; aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife and best friend of the late Doug, loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Sharon and Stewart Mahon (Queenstown), Denise Deans and Michelle Leus (Dunedin), much loved Nan of Hayley and Leanne Mahon. A special thank you to the staff at Bradford Manor who took part in Louise's care. A service for Louise will be held in Campbell and Sons Chapel, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, on Thursday, May 7, at 1.30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimers Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the Deans Family, C/- PO Box 881, Queenstown 9348.

FREEMAN, William:
Passed away suddenly on April 20, 2026, aged 86. He is missed by family and friends. A private cremation has been held. A memorial service for John will be held at the Southland Adventist Christian School Hall, 21 Durham Street, on Saturday, May 2 at 3.00pm. Messages to Macdonald & Weston Funeral Home, PO Box 632, Invercargill.

HARIA, Julian:
Born 23.05.1960
Passed away 3.5.2025
To Our Brother
So quick was that 12 months since you left us and set off on your new journey. We feel you still in our lives. watching and sometimes reminding us of the past and that impact you had on us regardless …..you go easy our brother Haira. The year has gone by already, memories and thoughts of you are with everyone you touched.
Miss and love you
Arohanui
One year has passed since we received that phone call to say you had left this world far too early. Not a day goes by without thoughts of you. Your laughter, sense of humour, and your warmth remain with us. We miss you more than words can express, but we carry your love in everything we do.
Kāore te kūmara e kōrero mō tōna ake reka.
The kūmara does not speak of its own sweetness
Often used to honour a humble person whose goodness was shown through actions rather than words.
Always in our hearts
Love you our brother
Leonard & Sarah Haira, Anu & Richard Haira-Ngatai, Noi & Wayne Burgess, late Nuki & Kiri, and all your nieces and nephews.

McCOLL, Joan Patricia (Née Heywood):
Passed away peacefully on Monday, 27th April 2026 in the care of Peacehaven Rest Home, aged 90 years. Dearly loved and cherished wife of the late Ken. Much loved and special mother and mother-in-law of Donna* and Bryan Swadel, Murray Leckie, Tony and Shirley Leckie, and Kim and Gary Woodhouse. A loved Granny of Mark, and Emma; Jamie, and Jeff; Andrew, and Matthew; Harrison, and Jack, and Great Granny of all her Great Grandchildren. A private service has been held in accordance with Joan’s wishes. Joan’s family would like to thank April and her team on Elliot Wing, Peacehaven, for their wonderful care for Joan and her family. Messages to 7 Moana Street, Rosedale, Invercargill 9810

QUINN, James Joseph (Jimmy):
06/12/1952 - 29/04/2026 Much loved husband of Cathy. Adored father of Sheree, Kelly and Kurt. Cherished grandfather of Mika, Caleb, Lila, Finn and Ronan. Son of Molly and James and loved brother to his siblings. Jimmy reluctantly departed, surrounded by his girls. '
"You were stronger than we knew. You fought hard, and we are so proud of you."
We are deeply grateful to the teams at Dunedin ICU and Ward 7A for the extraordinary care they gave our James. A service to celebrate the life and times of Jimmy will be held at 2.00pm Monday 4th of May 2026 at J Fraser and Son's Chapel, corner of Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, followed by a private cremation. Messages to 971 Harington Point Road, Dunedin, 9077 or on Jimmy's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream link can be found.

RUSSELL, Judith Beth:
On  April 25, 2026, peacefully at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village, Invercargill, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ken. Much-loved Mum and mother-in-law of Richard & Karen, Jeff & Wendy, Chris & Sandra, Nick, and Pip. Treasured Gran of Stephanie & Simon, Joanna & Mark, Michael & Ashley, Hamish & Amy, Jemma & Luke, Sophie & Tom, Tim & Laura, Kelly & Tayne, Kate & Hayden, and Kaha. Great-grandma to her 13 great-grandchildren.  The family would like to thank the staff at Rowena Jackson for their wonderful care of Judy. A committal for Judy will be held on Wednesday 29th April 2026 at 11am. A celebration of Judy’s life will be held at a later date. Messages to “Russell Family” PO Box 632, Invercargill, or you can go to Judy’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/judy

WELLINGTON, Kenneth Geoffrey (Ken):
Of Invercargill. Passed peacefully after a short illness on 29 April 2026, aged 83 years. Adored husband of the late Marjorie (nee Sutton). Dearly loved by children Glen Tomlinson, and Debra MacKenzie). A Memorial service to celebrate Ken's life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Thursday 7 May, at 3pm. The family would like to thank the staff of Southland Hospital and St John Ambulance for their special care of Ken. Messages can be sent to 41 Bourke Street, Invercargill 9810, or to Ken's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a link to the livestream of the service can be found.

Acknowledgements and Memoriam's:

HUNTER, Robert:
Averil, Stephanie, Keri, Kenneth and Ashley and families would like to express their heartfelt thanks for the love, kindness and support we received following the loss of our dearly loved Bert. Your meals, calls, messages, cards and flowers have meant so much to us all. It has been a great comfort to know Bert touched so many lives. Thank you to Rachael from Frasers Funerals for your compassion. A special thank you to Monique for being our family celebrant and carrying out Bert's wishes. Bert will be sadly missed, but never forgotten. Please accept this as our sincere and personal thanks to each and every one of you.

O'CONNELL, Monica:
Richard and family would like to thank everyone who visited, offered support, sent messages, cards, flowers and baking, after the passing of Monica. A special thanks to those who attended her Requiem Mass. The staff at Hawthorndale Care Village are to be commended for their care, commitment and compassion to Monica. Thank you to the Renal Unit in Dunedin Hospital for the many years of support. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of thanks.

THORNTHWATE, Mavis:
Joy, Carol and Glenys along with our extended families would like to sincerely thank everyone for their love and support following the death of our mother, mother-in-law, Granny and Great Granny. Thank you to all that honoured Mum at her funeral and for those who viewed the livestream. We are extremely grateful for all the phone and text messages, beautiful cards, flowers and food. Special thanks to all the people who have supported Mum - the Milton Medical Centre, those that assisted Mum at her home and also to the kind and caring staff of Radius Fulton Care Home. Thank you to Stan and staff at Leishman's Funeral Directors for your support and guidance and to Tania Bishop for your heartfelt service. All these were greatly appreciated. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgment of thanks.