What’s On Invers Funeral Notices - Monday 21st July

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]

GERKEN, Gladys Lillian:
Passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side at Resthaven, on Saturday July 19, 2025. Aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Melvyn, loved mother of Lynette and Rex Affleck, and the late Trevor, loved Nana of Regan, and Tracy. Loved Nana Gladys of Seth. A service to celebrate Gladys’ life will be held in the Gore RSA Function Lounge, Bowler Ave, on Wednesday, July 23, at 1.30 pm. Followed by burial at Charlton Park Cemetery. Messages to 167 Waimea Highway, 6 RD, Gore, 9776.

HAIG, William Katea: “Billy”
It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Billy at his home on Wednesday 16 July 2025. Much loved soulmate of Jules and adored Dad of Trinity and Caitlin. Special Papa to Billy-Bob and Bonnie Mei and much loved brother and brother in law of Steven and Hiria*, Tony, Martin*, Richard and Jan, Milton and Ange, Kev* Tracey, Chrissy and Mike. Respected uncle to all his many nieces and nephews. Billy has been taken home to Riverton, where he will lay until his private service. “If you would like to pay your respects to Billy you are welcome to visit between 10am and 3pm on Tuesday 22nd July.” Messages to Jules Haig 7 George Street, Riverton 9822 or to Billy’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes *Denotes deceased (Billy).

LEONARD, Brian Joseph:
Passed away peacefully at Southland Hospital on Friday 18th July 2025. Cherished husband of Diane. Father and father-in-law of Shane and Anishey, and Joe*. Loving grandfather to all his grandchildren. Brother of Chris, Sandra and Jill. Our special thanks to Dr Kushlan who helped us through a very hard time. Thank you to the staff at I.C.U. Messages for the Leonard family can be sent to PO Box 632, Invercargill. *denotes deceased. (Nite John Boy).

NALLY, Francis:
With much love and sadness, we wish to announce the peaceful passing of Frank at Rowena Jackson Retirement Home,
Invercargill, with his loving family by his side on Friday, July 18, 2025, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Beverley for 60 years. Beloved father and father-in-law of Patrice and Mervyn Guise and Phil and Karyn Nally. Adored Grandad of Campbell and Nicole, Fraser and Sarah, Rowan and Brittany and Meri and Jackson. Treasured Great-Grandad of Dusky, Mac, and Phoebe. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, North Road, Invercargill, on Wednesday, July 23, at 1.00pm. Interment at Eastern Cemetery to follow. Messages to 25 Longwood Drive, Winton 9720, or to Frank's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where livestream details are available.

RIACH, Pauline:
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Friday, July 18, 2025, aged 79. Dearly loved wife of the late John Riach, beloved mother and mother-in-law of Jackie and Richard, Jeff and Fran, adored grandmother of Connor, and a treasured sister, aunty, and friend to many. Our sincere thanks to the staff at Anthony Wilding Retirement Village for their love and expert care of Mum. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Pauline Riach, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers and in memory of Pauline, donations to St Vincent de Paul would be appreciated and may be made online at svdpcanterbury.nz. The Requiem Mass to celebrate Pauline's life will be held in St Teresa of Lisieux Catholic Church, 8 Puriri Street, Riccarton, Christchurch, on Thursday, July 24, at 1.30pm.
Rest In Peace.

WYLIE, Avelyn:
(Formerly of Edendale). Peacefully at Clare House Rest Home, Invercargill, on Saturday, July 19, 2025, aged 76 years. Loved wife of Les (Invercargill), cherished Mum and mother-in-law of Brett and Gail (Invercargill), Megan and Terrence O'Brien (Invercargill), and adored Nana of Jacob, Connor; Samuel, Noah, Benji, and Manahau. Loved sister, sister-in-law and Aunty of all her extended family. A service to celebrate the life of Avelyn will be held at the Edendale Christian Activity Centre, George Street, on Wednesday, July 23 at 1.30pm, followed by refreshments before the interment. Livestream available at www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz. In lieu of flowers, donations gratefully received for the Lumsden St John. Special thanks to all the staff of Clare House Rest Home for all their wonderful care of Avelyn. Messages to 3/211 Racecourse Road, Invercargill 9810.

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]