What's On Invers Funeral Notices
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If you would like your loved one’s death/funeral notices, memoriam
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DONAGHY, John Lawrence (Johnny):
At Southland Hospital on Tuesday, 13th May 2025. Dearly loved soulmate of Glenys*. Adored Dad of Bridget and James and cherished Grandad of Lilly. A loved member of his extended family. As per Johnny’s request, a private service has been held. Messages to 9 Fairweather Road, RD 2, Myross Bush, Invercargill 9872.
DONAGHY, Johnny:
Peacefully on Tuesday, 13th May 2025 at Southland Hospital. Dearly loved soulmate of Glenys* (née Colvin). Much loved brother-in-law of Tony and Cheryl Colvin (Queensland), Robert* and Lois* Colvin (Auckland), Grant and Pam* Colvin, and Brenda Colvin. A much loved uncle of his nieces and nephews in Australia and New Zealand.
“Our Mr. Fix it Man”
Rest in Peace, Johnny
GALT, Peter Mervyn:
(5/07/1940 – 16/05/25) It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Peter Mervyn Galt of Invercargill on Friday 16th May 2025 at the age of 84. Peter was a loving husband of the late Judith. Much loved father and father-in-law to Tash and Justin, and Simon and Ginna, and cherished Gramps to Sebastian and Cooper. Much loved step-father and step-father-in-law to Carl and Mandy, Gary and Fiona, Amanda, and Carmen. Gramps to Elise, Leif, Olivia, Ava and Luca. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Thursday 22 May at 10am followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to The Rotary Club of Invercargill would be appreciated and can be made at the service. Messages to 38 Woodard Terrace, Somerfield, Christchurch 8024 or to Peter's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there is a livestream link to the service.
HAMILTON, Lesley “Fay” (nee Johnson):
Sadly, but peacefully passed away on Friday 16 May 2025, at Bupa Ascot Care Home, Invercargill, aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Lyall. Much loved and treasured mother and mother-in-law of Neville and Sharon, Kerry and Ian Smith, Ian and Denille, John and Fiona (Christchurch). Adored and cherished Nana of Damien and Tegan, Nathan, Hayley and Birney, Jessica and Luke, Bridgette, Waiwhakaata, Mikayla and Luke. Great grandmother to Sophia, Kobe, Benji, and Ziggy. The family wishes to acknowledge the exceptional love and care given to Fay during her 6 months at Bupa Ascot Care. We deeply appreciate it. A service to celebrate Fay’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Thursday 22 May, at 2.00pm. All messages to be sent to [email protected]. If you wish to view Fay’s service via livestream, please visit the Avenal Park Funeral Home obituaries page and click on the link on Fay’s page.
McDOWALL, Stuart James:
3.10.1959 – 30.4.2025. Treasured son of Agnes Stevenson and the late Cairn McDowall (Gore), beloved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and great uncle of Sharon and Ricky Beer, Michael and Karla and Addison Beer, Samantha Beer and Simon Windle, and wee Joseph Windle, Kylie Beer, Rhyda, and Jaeda Nahu-Tuhakaraina, and wee River Beer (all of Gore); Ross and Hilary, and Damian McDowall (Perth); Clifford and Leona McDowall, Kayley, Brittany, Jarrad, and families (Perth and Gore); Malcolm McDowall (Perth), a much loved cousin, nephew and friend to all. Now at peace after a tragic accident at his home in Perth. A service to Celebrate the Life of Stu “Aka” Dad will be held in the Gore RSA, Bowler Ave, Gore on Friday May 23, at 2pm, followed by a private cremation. To view on livestream https://vimeo.com/event/5136538 Flowers respectfully declined, messages to 6 Park Street, Gore 9710.
PEACOCK, Robert Evan (Bob):
3/1/1940 - 18/5/2025 (85 Years)
Bob split his last piece of kindling, passing peacefully on Sunday 18th May 2025. Loving husband and best friend to Prue and the late Pauline. Devoted and loving Father to Darren (Papamoa), and Debbie (Melbourne), Grandad to Taylor and Illariah. Loved Bob Bob to Katie, Nigel, Abbey and Lucas Robertson. Much loved and respected brother and brother-in-law to Anne* Rowley, Carole (Sydney), Brian and Jane (Warrnambool), Allen and Christine (Tasman), Jim and Sally (Waikaka). Dearly loved Uncle Bob to Nicky and Andrew (Bannockburn). Best mate to "Kitty" and "Frank". Bob's celebration will be held at the Ascot Park Hotel, Invercargill on Friday 23 May at 2.30pm. Donations to Hospice Southland in lieu of flowers would be appreciated. Messages to 187 Paddon Road, Branxholme 9874.
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