Invercargill & Southland Funeral Notices
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FELTON, Donald:
On May 23, 2026, at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton, aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Christine. Cherished father and father-in-law of Stuart and Maria (Rakaia), Sue and Andy (Ashburton), and the late Robbie. Loved grandfather of Imogene, Genevieve; Ricky and Maura; Logan and Cheyenne; Christie and Michael; and Rebekah. Loved great-grandfather of Oliver, Lucy and Sophie. Good friend of Dave Tippett. Messages to: the Felton family, c/- PO Box 6035, Ashburton 7742. A Memorial Service for Don will be held at J Fraser and Sons, Corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, on Saturday, June 27, 2026, commencing at 10.30am.
GILLESPIE, Andrew Donald (Andy):
Peacefully but unexpectedly on Thursday 21st May 2026, surrounded by his family. Dearly loved dad and father-in-law of Emma and Kev, and Olivia and Marlon. Treasured Grandad of Levi, Asher, and Thomas; Jax, and Rocky. Beloved son of Marion* and Bob* Gillespie. Brother and brother-in-law of Gavan and Edie, and Fraser and Shiree. A loved uncle and cousin to many. A loved and special friend of Joan, Jude, and the McKerchar boys - Ben, Dan, and Simon. After graduating from Telford, Andy led a full life on the sea, land, in the bush and speedway side car racing with his brother Fraser before farming in Te Anau for the last 28 years. A service to celebrate Andy’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Saturday 30th May, at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, donations to Coast Guard New Zealand would be greatly appreciated and may be left at the service. To view the service via livestream, please visit the Avenal Park website and click the link on Andy’s obituary page. Messages to A Gillespie Family, c/- PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9840.
HORN, Aileen Carmel:
Peacefully with her loving family by her side and in the care of Rowena Jackson Retirement Village on Tuesday, 26 May 2026, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of the late James and loved mother of Carmel, John* and Annabel, Brigid and Kevin Heads, Kathleen and David Simpson, and Leonard*. Adored nana of Patrick, Rory, Stacey, Ashley, Daniel, Jeffrey, and Emma and their partners and great nana of Riley, Chloe, Ella, Lucas, George, Hudson, Tommy, Jamie, Elyce, and Rosie. A service to celebrate Aileen’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, on Thursday 28 May 2026 @ 1.30pm, the service will conclude with the interment at the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to A. Horn Family, c/- PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9840.
McQUINN, Carolyn Rose (f.k.a Tamanui):
Passed away at home Tuesday, 26 May 2026, aged 67 years. A devoted wife to Brent McQuinn, married 43 years and still counting. She was a blessing to anyone who crossed her path. Giving was in her nature, music was in her blood and the lord in her heart. The musical talent mother possessed was phenomenal, anything she touched became an extension of her. While she kept the fires burning at home, she also volunteered her time with St Johns and Orphan Aid at different stages in her life. Unwavering mother to Tearoha, Francis & Rachel, William & Ariella, Julia, Marina & Kellin. Ko te whaea te takere o te waka, she is the heart of the family who carried everyone safely through the waves. Now it is our turn to carry out your wishes. Your mokopuna miss you and your great mokopuna will learn all about you, we will continue to celebrate the memories of you. Mother will be laying at home 71 Kilmarnock Avenue on Thursday, 28 May, 2026. The doors will be open from 7am for all of you who are wanting to pay your respects, followed by a poroporoaki at 7pm and then laid to rest on Friday, 29 May, 2026 at Mason Road Urupa, 118 Masons Road, Seaward Bush, Invercargill at 10am.
Nau mai haere mai e ngā whānau
Messages to 71 Kilmarnock Avenue Invercargill or to Carolyn’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
RENDEL, Joy:
Joy passed away peacefully on 22 nd May 2026 at Peacehaven with her family by her side. Loved wife of the late Ewen, much loved mother and Gma of John, & Liz (Anderson) and Jess & Todd Nicol. Loved sister of Claire and Auntie of Scott, and Michael (Christchurch) and families. Very friend to Julie & Michaela (Outram). Also missed by Cindy, Zues, & Maisie. At mums request a private service has been held. A sincere thank you to Hospice South, Peacehaven Staff, Mandy and the district nurses for your devoted care to Mum. Messages to 43 Banks Street, Richmond, Invercargill 9810.
SINCLAIR, Logan Thomas:
Tragically, as the result of an accident on May 23, 2026; aged 34 years. Cherished husband of Chelsea, devoted dad and mate to Ollie, dearly loved son and mate of Mark and Raewyn, cherished brother of Blake*, dearly loved grandson of Tom* and Margaret Graham, and Stewart* and Martha* Sinclair, loved son-in-law of Cath and Brian Edmondston, and a loved uncle to his nieces and nephews. (* denotes deceased) A service to celebrate Logan’s life will be held on Friday, May 29 at 1.30pm in the South Otago Town & Country Club, 1 Yarmouth Street, Balclutha, followed by private cremation. For those unable to attend, a livestream link will be available on Leishman’s website. Messages to: 1494 Clutha Valley Road, RD4 Balclutha 9274
STIRLING, Ngaire June:
27/06/1936 - 26/05/2026 Passed peacefully at Southland hospital 1 month before her 90th birthday. Beloved wife of Gordon*. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Beryl*and George*, Joyce* and Colin*, Gwenda*and Bruce*. Loved and treasured Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. You were a "Mum" to some and aunty to 3 generations of family. A graveside service to celebrate and remember Ngaire's life will be held at 1.30pm , Friday 29th May, at the East Winton Cemetery , Devereux Road, Winton. Thank you to the Winton ambulance crew and Southland hospital for your wonderful care of Ngaire over the last 6 months. Messages to 14 Beaufort Street, RD2,Winton.9782 or to Ngaire's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where the livestream link can be found.
TANGNEY, Pauline Mary: nee Wilson
Passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Sunday 24th May 2026. Aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of Alan. Loved Mum of Barry and Maree, the late Wayne, Grant and Felicity. Much loved Nana of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Loved by all her extended family and nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Pauline’s life will be held on Friday 29th May, at Southland Crematorium Chapel, Rockdale Road, Invercargill, at 2.00pm. Messages to 82 Centre Street, Heidelberg, Invercargill 9812 or to Pauline’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream will be available.
TRAINOR, Rodney Richard:
17 November 1960 – 11 May 2026
A private cremation has taken place. A memorial service to celebrate and remember Rodney’s life will be held on 30 May 2026. Linda, Morella & Troy, and Caleb warmly invite you to join them in celebrating and remembering Rodney’s life.
Venue: Tay Street Baptist Church, 342 Tay Street, Invercargill, Date: 30 May 2026, Time: 11:30am
Please stay afterwards for afternoon tea as we share stories, memories, and celebrate Rodney together. Linda would greatly appreciate it if you could bring along any photos or written memories on A5 paper to help create a memorial book in Rodney’s honour. Cherished son of the late Lauris and Margaret Trainor.
Dear brother of Alison and Gareth McVicar, Kaylene and John Erskine, and Cherry Trainor. Loved son-in-law of Jim and Elizabeth Patterson, and the late Beverly Patterson. Brother-in-law of Roger and Jackie, David and Gaylene, and Colin and Susanne.
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