Invercargill Funeral Notices
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AFFLECK, Janet Margaret QSTJ, QSM:
Passed away in the care of Ribbonwood Country Home, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday February 21, 2026. Dearly loved wife of the late William (Bill), loved mother and mother-in-law of Margaret, Logan and Lyndal, William, the late Grace, Campbell and Mary, loved grandmother of Jessie-Ann, Megan, and Hamish; Olivia, and Scott; Jimmy, and Grace; Great Grandmother of Lillie. The family would like to thank Ribbonwood staff for the love and care shown to Janet. A private service for Janet will be held. Janet will be reunited with Bill at the Charlton Park Cemetery. Messages to 1 Back street, Tapanui 9522.
CAUGHEY, Grenville:
Peacefully, surrounded by family at Dunstan Hospital, on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Loved husband of Barbara, proud father
and father-in-law of Sydney and Mia, Samantha, and Simone, cherished son of Mansel and the late Maurice, beloved brother of Gileen, and Dorothy. A service will be held in Cromwell and Districts Presbyterian Church, on Thursday, February 26, at 2.00pm. In lieu of flowers donations for Otago Community Hospice and Dunstan Hospital are welcome.
GRANT, William:
On February 22, 2026, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband of Sandra for 68 years. Loving father and father-in-law of Elizabeth and Alan Goulding, the late Rosemary, and the late Simon. Much loved Grandad of William, and Maddy, and great-Grandad of Elle, and Theo. Messages to the Grant family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Celebration of Bill's life will be held at St David's Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton, on Thursday, February 26, commencing at 1,30pm, followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
GAVAN, Heather (née Fallow):
Born on 31 December 1926, Heather was the last surviving child of the late Earnest Matthew and Jessie Fallow and was preceded in death by her three brothers, Earnest, Kenneth, and Norman. Wife of the late Mervyn Gavan. A much loved mother and mother-in-law to Margaret and Joe, Colin, Shona and Bruce. A much loved Nana and Great Nana to all of her 12 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Much loved aunty to her nieces and nephews and a great friend to many. Heather passed away peacefully in her sleep on 20 February 2026 in the care of Bupa Ascot Care Home. Heather was the last surviving child of the late Earnest Fallow and Jessie Fallow (née McKenzie). Heather will be dearly missed. A short service will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, 24 February, at the Southland Crematorium. Messages to 144 Chelmsford Street.
LAPHAM, Beverly 'Bev' Ann, (nee Hillas):
Passed away peacefully at home on Friday 20 February 2026. Loved wife of Noel; mother and of Blair and Veronica, and Kim. Treasured Nana of Tim, Henry, Mai, Nyah, and Lewis. Daughter of Tom* and Mary* Hillas, sister of Mary* and John*; sister-in-law of Kevin and Bev*, Maureen and Colin, Des*, Terry* and Margaret*, and John*. Cherished niece, cousin, and auntie. A service to celebrate Bev's life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Friday 27 February at 2pm followed by private cremation. Messages can be sent to Bev's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream link to the service will be available.
TE AWHE, Makere Evelyn (Ma):
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Ma in the care of Hospice Southland and surrounded by the love of her whanau on Sunday 22 February 2026; aged 56 years. Much loved partner and soulmate of Greg Hewitt, deeply loved and cherished Mum of Hunter and Ngapera, and Santana and Shanaya, loved Nanny to Ellie and Amaia. Dearly loved and treasured daughter of Andrew* and Lovey, a much loved sister of Robert, Andrew and Rayleen, and Tira, a much loved aunty and friend. Ma will resting at Te Rau Aroha Marae, Bradshaw Street, Bluff until her service on Wednesday 25 February at 11.00am, private cremation to follow. You are invited to join the service via livestream by going to the Avenal Park website obituaries page and click on the link on Ma’s profile. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 281A Foyle Street Bluff 9814.
