What’s On Invers Funeral Notices - Monday 11th August

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]

FORDE, Patrick Francis (Frank):
Of Invercargill, passed peacefully on Friday 8 August 2025, aged 90 years. Beloved husband of Patricia. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Graham, Murray and Jill, Rodger and Helen, Kerry and Lynley (Chch), Trevor and Vicky (Perth), Diane and Gary Thornbury.
Rest In Peace
Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Theresa's Catholic Church, 40 Perth Street, Invercargill on Wednesday 13 August at 1pm followed by interment at Woodlands Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to St John Ambulance, Invercargill would be appreciated and can be made at the service. Messages can be sent to 149 Bainfield Road, Invercargill 9810 or to Frank's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes.

FORDE, Patrick Francis (Frank):
Much loved and affectionately known as Frank by his grandchildren Samantha and Nick, Courtney and Kris, Brandon and Rosie, Jeremy and Brie, Jared and Julie, Simone and Nick, Dani and Liam, Ella, Conor, Logan, Natasha and Adam, Kirsten and Matt, Anthony and Molly, Liv and Janus, and Sam. Much loved Frank by his great-grandchildren Beau, Margot, Hudson, Makenzie, Sophie, Indie, Zoey, Darcie, Lucas, Spencer, and Amelia. Loved brother and brother-in-law of, Margaret* and Bruce*, Irene* and Michael*, Ray and Margaret, Judith and Murray*, Beverley and Russell*. Loved brother-in-law, Allan* and Anne*, Colin and Gail, Pauline and Brendan, Brian, and also Lorraine.

GARDYNE, Rosina:
Peacefully in her sleep at Windsor Park Care Home, Gore, on Friday, August 8, 2025, aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Les, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Andrew and *Helen and Else, Linda Haslemore, Malcolm and Debbie, Neil and Pip, Lisa and Chris, *Shelley and Craig Gerken; adored Grandma of her 21 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Beloved sister and sister-in-law of *Peter and *Bev Greenfield, *Ron Greenfield, Gavin and *Liz Greenfield, *Clarence and Margaret, *Sylvie and *Dallas Clark, Fernah and *Don Agnew, loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews; and cherished friend of Dayle.
"With her beloved Lord"
A celebration of Joy's life will be held at the Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Friday, September 5 at 1.30pm, followed by the interment at Charlton Park. Livestream available at www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz. Special thanks to Windsor Park Care Home for all your love and support given to Joy. Messages to: 438 Otama Hill Road, RD 7, Gore 9777. (*denotes deceased).

MCLNTYRE, Noel Roy:
Suddenly at home on 9th August 2025, Noel finally hung up his high viz and kicked off his boots for the last time, aged 76. Dearly loved soulmate of 52 years of Annette. Treasured, respected and much-loved father and father-in-law of Toni McIntyre and Brent De Bres, Glen and Paula, Leah and Brent McDowall, and James and Amy. Adored Grandad Noel of Logan and Hannah, Campbell and Pip; Fletcher, and Keira McDowall: Lillie and Hayden, Phoebe and Finn, Summer and Hunter. Loved brother and brother-in-law, and a good bugger and friend to many. A service for Noel will be held on Friday, 15th of August at Transport World, Tay St, Invercargill, Commencing at 1 pm. Messages to McIntyre Family, 69 Bond St, Invercargill 9810, or may be left on Noel’s tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz where a livestream link to the service may be found.

PYPER, Rosanne Marie:
Peacefully passed away on Friday 8 August 2025, aged 80 years. Daughter of the late Audrey and Henry List. Adored and cherished wife of Nelson. Big sister of Bob, Barry*, and wee Nelson. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Allan and Orsana, Annmarie and Des, and Chris. Amazing granny to Kylie and Hayden, Haylee and John, Jess and Darren, Ayden and Izzy, and Josh. Special great granny to Olivia, and Liam, Nala, and Rylee, Phoebe, Marshall, Carter, and Brooklyn.
“A special lady to so many”
A service to celebrate Rosanne’s life will be held in the Wallacetown Community Centre, 57 Dunlop Street, Wallacetown, on Friday 15 August 2025 at 1.00pm. Followed by a burial at the Wallacetown Cemetery. Messages to 84 Ariki Avenue, Otatara, Invercargill 9876.

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]