What's On Invers Funeral Notices
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AITKEN, Doreen Isobel:
Suddenly at home on Wednesday 20 August 2025; in her 86th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Joe, loved mother and mother-in-law of Darrell and Wendy (Australia), David and Karen, Tracey and Ray (Oamaru). Adored Nana and great Grandmother. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Bev* and Doug*, Edith* and Jim*, Mavora* and Johny*, Velda* and Allan*, and Wallace and Shirley. A much loved aunty. A service to celebrate Doreen’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street Invercargill on Wednesday 27 August at 1.00pm, private interment to follow. You are invited to view the service via livestream by going to the Avenal Park website obituaries page and clicking on the link on Doreen’s page. Messages to 135 Ball Street Invercargill 9810.
BARDELL, Warren Douglas:
Gone too soon. Suddenly passed away 20/08/25 at 73 years young. Dearly loved & adored husband of Beverley Bardell, loved by his children, Kenton, Russell, Jason, and Bernadette with their partners, Maria, Tui, and Tangi. A Hero Poppa/Grandad to D'Actanyan, Theresa, Violet, Tobias, Francis, Bronte, Zarlan, Dakota, Ryker, Jaylee, Teasia, Tony, Joanne, Amelia, Cruze, and Kleo. A loving brother-in-law to Yvonne and Paul*, Stephen and Rochelle. Adored brother of Ron and a cherished uncle to all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Warren’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Tuesday, 26th August at 2:00pm, the service will conclude with a cremation at the Southland Crematorium. Condolences to 158 Chesney Street, Tisbury, Invercargill 9812.
EGERTON, Winifred Rose (nee Thorpe):
Slipped away peacefully in the loving care of her family at Windsor Park Care Home, on Tuesday August 19, 2025. In her 93rd year. Loved wife of the late Ken, much loved Mum of Marie and David Donaldson (Gore), Kevin and Diane (Christchurch), Gary and Glenys (Gore), loving Nana of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Loved Aunty of her nieces and nephews.
Companion of her adored dog Kelly
Win’s family wish to thank the caring staff at Windsor Park Care Home for the love and support of Win and her family. As per Win’s wishes a private family service has been held. Messages to 51 Norton Street Gore, 9710
GAMMACK, Aileen:
Peacefully passed away, after a battle with cancer, at Resthaven Care Home, on Thursday August 21, 2025. Aged 83 years. Dearly loved mum, of Sandra Potter (Gore); and Lynda* Gammack, and mother-in-law of Peter Dolan (London). Adored Granny of Dylan Potter (Ireland), and Caitlin Potter (Gore). Loved by her extended family in Scotland (*denotes deceased). Aileen’s family would like to thank the staff at Gore Hospital for their kind care of Aileen. A special thanks to the staff at Resthaven Care Home for the love and care shown to Aileen and her family. A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Aileen will be held on Tuesday August 26, 2025, at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Ardwick Street, Gore, at 1.30 pm. Flowers respectfully declined. Messages to 100A Kitchener Street, Gore, 9710.
OWEN-COOPER, Daphne Ivy (nee Butcher):
Our beautiful mum slipped away peacefully with family close by at Hawthorndale Care Village on Sunday, 17th of August 2025 in her 95th year. Formerly of 10 John Street, Winton. Beloved wife of the late James ( Lex) Owen-Cooper. Loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Cosette and Alan Taylor, Rodney and Lynda, Sandra and Kenny Harland*, Pamela and Wayne Robertson, Stephen and Pauline, Andrew and Nenita, and Barbara* . Loved and respected grandma, great grandma, and great great grandma.
"God has you in his care mum. We have you in our hearts forever"
A private family service was held in honour of Daphne's life on Friday 22 August. Messages to 16 Porteous Road, RD2 Winton. 9782 * Denotes deceased
OWEN_COOPER, Daphne Ivy (nee Butcher):
Daughter of Thomas* and Kathleen* Butcher (nee Marriner). Loved sister and sister-in-law of Noeleen* and George* Dixon, George* and Natalie, Margaret* and Earl* McMaster, Doris and Doug King, Betty and Vic* Brown, Leslie* and Clare*, Ronald*, Harold* and Maureen, Owen and Lorraine*. A loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews.*Denotes deceased
PARRY, Valerie May:
Unexpectedly on Tuesday 19th August 2025 at Southland Hospital, aged 86 years. Dearly loved and devoted wife of Rex for 63 years. Much loved mother and mother in law of Julie and Robert. Dearly loved sister and sister in law of Marie and Bob*, Dawn*, and Trevor*. Dearly loved nana of Kylie and Tony, and Jody and Mark. Much loved great nana of Bindi, Nate, Sasha, Cohen, Kayden, Maddison, and Jaxon. A dearly loved aunty to all her nieces and nephews. Treasured friend of Nellie and fur mum to Patches. A special thank you to the St.John Ambulance and the team at C.C.U at Southland Hospital. As per Valeries wishes a private service has been held. Messages to the Parry Family c/- PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9840.
SHAW, Dorothy Anne (nee Allen) Dot:
It is with heavy hearts that we inform you of Mum’s passing, and find comfort in knowing she has reunited with Dad, her soul-mate Ian Shaw. On Saturday 16 August 2025 peacefully in the care of Bupa Ascot Park, while surrounded by her loving family. A devoted carer to many, but most of all to her family and the community of Riverton. Loving Mother and Mother in-law to Elizabeth (Liz) and Stewart Somerville, (Invercargill), Douglas (Riverton), Alastair and Lynda (Ashburton), and Rodney and Shelley (Isla Bank). Adored Gran of Shannon*; Shaun and Shortell; Bradley; Cameron; Blake; Holly & Great Gran of Braxton and Layla. Cherished daughter of Rose* and Reuben* Allen. Treasured sister and sister in-law Stewart* and Jocelyn; Rosalie and Gordon Pope; and Isabell and Barry Knight. Affectionate daughter in-law to Stan* and Rosanna* Shaw, sister-law of Gibby* and Val*; Syliva* and Charles King*; Marie* and Stan Owens; Owen* and Nola; Noel* and Anne; Daphne and Ray* Flowers; Allan and Peggy; Dianne* and Les* Pope; Lynne and Geoff Peterson; and Bill and Pat. A much-loved Auntie; extended family member; Waitaki Old Girl; Nurse-Caregiver and friend to many. Special thanks to the staff of Bupa Ascot Park and Longwood for your care of Mum over this 5yr journey. To Isabell and Barry, your love and support at being there always, has been our strength, thank you. I accordance with Mum’s wishes a private service has been held and Mum is now at peace with Dad at Riverton. You are welcome to view the service via live stream by visiting the Avenal Park website and clicking the link on Dot’s obituary page.
SUTHERLAND, Les G:
Tragically passed away from a motorcycle accident on 8th August 2025, in Montana, USA, aged 72 years. Beloved husband of Kathy and loved stepdad of Paul* and Gesina, cherish Pop of Abigail, Maia, Zoey, and Jessie. Loved brother of Megan, Gay, and Wayne. Great brother-in-law of Judy*, Shona, and Sue and their partners. A fond uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A good mate to his many friends. A memorial service to celebrate Les’ life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Saturday, 30th August at 2:00pm. If you wish to view the service via livestream, please go to the Avenal Park website, obituaries page and click the link on Les’ page. Messages to Sutherland Family, C/- PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9840
THOMSON, Alex:
Anne and Keith, Tommo and Wendy, and the family would like to extend a huge thank you to those who attended Alex’s service. Thanks also for the kindness and sympathy expressed in so many ways. The flowers, visits, numerous cards, phone calls, messages, food, and offers of help – were very overwhelming and much appreciated. A special thanks must go to St Johns, ED and the Medical Wards at Southland Hospital, also Longwood Rest Home Riverton, for their wonderful care of a much loved husband, father, father-in-law, grandad, great-grandad, brother, brother-in-law, and friend. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.
WILSON, Joy (nee Schmack):
Joy passed away peacefully after a brave battle with cancer at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village on Tuesday 19th August 2025 aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of the late William (Bill). Cherished Mum and mother-in-law of Brent and Linda. Loved Nana of Kimberley, Katelyn, and Abby and her step-grandchildren Jeremiah, Daniel, Micaela, and Sam. Adored daughter of the late Reginald and Eva and loved sister and sister-in-law of Murray and Irene, Ray* and Jean*, Fay and Eric Wardle, Gavin*, Ian*, and Marion* and nieces Lynda, Sandra*, Wendy, and Lisa, and family friend of Donna and Peter Booth and extended family and friends. A special 'thank you' to Rebecca from Hospice and the staff at Rowena Jackson who cared for Joy in her final days and all other caregivers who knew and looked after Mum in her final years. (*denotes deceased.) A graveside service for Mum will be held at the Wairio Cemetery on Tuesday 26th August at 2.00pm followed by refreshments at the Ohai Hall. Messages to 34 Billy Way, RD 4, West Plains, Invercargill 9874 or on Joy's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz
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