What's On Invers Funeral Notices
Funeral Notices are published daily at 6:40am Monday to Saturday, a free community service provided by whatsoninvers.nz
If you would like your loved one’s death/funeral notices, memoriam
or acknowledgement listed email it in word or PDF to [email protected]
BIRCH, Brian Raymond:
After a long fought battle, sad to say that Brian passed away at Southland Hospital surrounded by family on Monday 5 May 2025; aged 77 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Shane and Glenis, Angela and Murray, Cindy and Norman, Tineke and Adam. Loved Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Errol and Frances, Neville and Nancy, Roger and Elanie, Neil*, and Shona. Loved uncle of all his many nephews and nieces. A special thanks to the staff at Bupa, Southland Hospital and all others involved in the care of Brian. Brian will be resting at 36 Adamson Crescent Invercargill until his service which will be held in the Southland Crematorium Chapel, Rockdale Road Invercargill on Fridy 9 May at 10.00am. You are invited to join the service via livestream by going to the Avenal Park website obituaries page and clicking on the link on Brians page Messages can be emailed to [email protected]
CHIVERS, Thelma Anne:
Passed peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by love, on Monday 5 May 2025. A cherished mother of five, adored nanny to many grandchildren and one great grandchild. A private gathering with immediate family will be held.
GILBERTSON, Eleanor Joyce:
Joyce passed away peacefully at Southland Hospital, on 3 May, 2025 aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife and best friend of the late Alan Gilbertson and loved mother and mother-in-law of Anne and Noel (Adelaide), Barry and Helena (Melbourne), Peter and Lyn (Christchurch), Morris and Kyra, Ken and Sarah (Perth), and Jacqui and the late Derek. Loved sister of Barbara (Nelson) and brother of the late Jon. She will be lovingly remembered by grandchildren Stephanie, Jeffrey, Kelly, Emma, Anthony, Ryan, Sam, Tom, Jared and great-grandchildren Kayleigh, Yasmin, Frankie, Ashton, Deklan, Molly, Evie, Madeleine and Nana Joyce to extended family. A service to celebrate Joyce's life will be held in First Presbyterian Church, 155 Tay Street, Invercargill on Friday 9 May at 11:00am followed by a cuppa in Stobo Hall before a private ceremony at Southland Crematorium. Special thanks to the medical team and nursing staff at Southland Hospital, St John Ambulance and Access caregivers.
Forever in our hearts.
Messages to 20 Albert Street, Gladstone, Invercargill 9810, or to Joyce's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there is a livestream link to the service.
HAIRA, Julian Waratini:
Peacefully with his loving wife Jillian by his side, at their home in Invercargill, on Saturday, 3rd May, 2025. Loved husband and best friend of Jillian. Loved Father and father-in-law of Corey and Stacey Haira (Brisbane), Adrian Haira (Auckland). Loved Poppy of Keahn, Tahj, and Jax. Loved Son of the late Donald Hotene Haira and the late Anaha Mary Haira (Peterson). Loved Brother to Leonard and Sara, the late Kiri & Tim, the late Nuki, Anu & Richard, Lance and Keri, Noi and Wayne, Lissa and Sale, Rihari and Melissa, Marina and Clinton. Loved son–in–law of Lindsay, Gwenda and Victor. Loved Brother-in-law of Robyne and Kevin. A loved Uncle & Cousin. Donations for St John Ambulance, Invercargill, would be greatly received and can be made at the service. Julian will be resting at Macdonald and Weston Funeral Home until his service. Loved ones are welcome to pay their respects. A service to celebrate Julian’s life will be held in the New Life Church, Bluff, on Saturday, 10th May at 12 noon, followed by an interment at the Eastern Cemetery, Invercargill. Messages to “Haira Family” PO Box 632, Invercargill, or you can go to Julian’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/julian If you are unable to attend the service you will find a live stream on Julian’s tribute page.
HORTON, James William:
Peacefully in the care of Rowena Jackson Retirement Village on Tuesday 6th May 2025, two days short of his 89th birthday. Loved Grandad of Meg, and Mike O’Connell, and special friend of Marie. Loved Son of Elsie* and Gordon* Horton. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Russell* and Leslie, Ian* and Julie*, Noeline and James* Taylor, Isobel and Brian Pearson, Douglas* and Gail, and Linda and John Burke. A loved family member of his extended family. A service to celebrate James’ life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Saturday 10th May at 11am, the service will conclude with a burial at the Lynwood Cemetery, Te Anau arriving at approximately 3:30pm. You are invited to join the service via livestream by going to the Avenal Park website obituaries page and clicking on the link on James’ page. Messages to Townhouse 51, Peacehaven Village, 495 Tweed Street, Invercargill 9812.
KELLY, Lynda Marion:
01- 12- 62 to 02- 04- 25
Tragically taken on May 2nd from those she loved. Beloved daughter of Muriel and the late Les Brown and sister to Lois, Carolyn, and Shona. Loved partner of Lindsay and Mother of Laura, Daniel and Jenna. Stepmother of Jason, Leesa, and Donna. Adored grandmother to her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. "you’ve left a hole in our hearts that can never be filled." A service to celebrate and remember the life of Lynda will be held at 1.30pm, Tuesday 13th May 2025 at the Te Anau Club, Pop Andrews Drive Te Anau. Followed by interment at the Lynwood Cemetery. Donations to the Breast Cancer Society may be left at the service. Messages to 21 Mckerrow Street, Te Anau 9600 or to Lynda's tribute page at frasersfunerals/tributes where the live stream link can be found
MULLEN, Dorothy Ethel:
Peacefully at Gore Hospital, after a short illness, on Monday, May 5, 2025, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of Robert, treasured Mum and mother-in-law of Susan, Jocelyn and Joseph, and the late Alison, loved Grandma of Olivia, and Thomas. Cherished sister of the late Neville, Beryl, Barbie, Rhoda, and Evan, and extended family.
“Loved and Remembered Always”
A service to celebrate Dorothy’s life will be held at Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore on Friday, May 9, at 1:00pm, followed by light refreshments, thereafter leaving for Charlton Park Cemetery. Donations for Hospice Southland kindly accepted at the service. Livestream link available at www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz Messages to 7 Edwin Street, Gore 9710.
RUYS, Valmai Alice:
1st June 1938 ~ 5th May 2025. Peacefully at Enliven Vickery Court. In her 87th Year. Loved wife of the late Jan Ruys. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Mel and Paul Cade. Tony and Lia Raggett, the late Debra and Rex McIntosh. A loved Grandmother, Oma, and Great-grandmother to all her grand and great-grandchildren. A celebration of Valmai’s life will be held in the Southland Crematorium Chapel on Saturday, 10th May 2025, at 10am. Message to “Ruys Family” PO Box 632, Invercargill, or you can go to Valmai’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/valmai
Acknowledgements and Memoriam's: If you would like your loved one’s death/funeral notices, memoriam, or acknowledgement listed, email it in word or PDF to [email protected]
SHIERLAW, George:
Left us on 7 May 2005
Loved ones may leave this world
But they never leave our hearts.
Love Frances and families.
