What’s On Invers Funeral Notices - Saturday 26th April

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]

CRENGLE, Royd Francis Henry:
It is with heartfelt sadness that Royd’s family announce his passing on Monday 21st April 2025. Loved and loving husband of Pam, much loved Dad, Royd and Poppa of Jayne, Gavin, Kimberley, Rob, Bella, Lexie, Ashley, Katrina, Madison, Katelyn, Kierran, Kandice, Ruby-Jane and Violet; Ricky and Dakota. Loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. As to Royd’s wishes a private service will be held. Messages can be sent to the “Crengle Family” PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840 or leave a special message on Royd’s tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/royd.
“You will be forever in our hearts”

CRENGLE, Royd Francis Henry:
Passed away Monday 21st April 2025. Eldest son of John* and Henrietta* Crengle. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Reina* and Ross* Guise (Dunedin), Wallace*, Bryan* and Jen Crengle (Invercargill), Anne and Les Kenneally (Christchurch), John*, Denys and Pat Crengle (Wellington), Shona and Erle* Fordyce (Invercargill).Uncle Royd enjoyed his friendships with all his nieces and nephews, he loved to hear what they were all doing.
“Brother will be sadly missed by us all”. *Denotes deceased.

FITZGIBBON, John:
On April 21, 2025, at Elizabeth Knox Home, Auckland.
May he rest in peace.
Loved son of the late Edmund and Madge Fitzgibbon. Brother of Margaret S.M.S.M, Claire (Mrs Richmond) and the late Mary (Mrs Ryan), all from the Raukaukouka/Woodlands District.

HENDERSON, Joan Kathleen (nee Fisher):
36704 WRAC
Passed peacefully on Monday, 14 April 2025, at Southland Hospital, aged 91 years, surrounded by her loving family. Dearly beloved wife of Graeme*, much loved mother, mother-in-law and Taua of; John, Robynn and Hugo, Jude and Des, Nadia, Fred, Mekenzie, Pyper, Karl, Fiona, Hendrix, Zachary, Suzie, Paige, Levi. Special thanks to the Medical Ward staff at Southland Hospital. As per Joan’s wishes, a private cremation has been held. Messages to 32 Branxholme- Makarewa Road, RD 6, Invercargill 9876.

HUNT, Mark Robert:
Gone too soon, our rock, our hero, our protector passed 23/04/2025, aged 59 years. Loved Husband and Soulmate of Stephanie. Adored father of the late Hannah, Niamh and Cameron, Abigail and Jacob. Loved son of Robert and the late Judith. Brother and brother-in-law of Dean and Tara, Tony and Kirsty. Much loved Uncle to all his nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held in J Fraser & Sons Chapel, Corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, on Wednesday 30th April, at 2.00pm. Special thanks to all the many hospital staff who cared for him, and especially to Hospice, for their exceptional care of us all. Witty, charming, brave and a heart full of love. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Hospice Southland. Messages to 55 Filleul Street, Gladstone, Invercargill, 9810 or to Mark’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream link is available.

SEATON, Helen Mavis:
Sunrise 9th December 1937
Sunset 22nd April 2025
Passed away peacefully on the 22nd of April 2025. Dearly loved wife of late husband Michael Roche. Much loved mother of Jeffrey (Jeff) and Steven. Loved Grandmother of Kane, Stephanie and great Grandmother to her wee Aria. Friend to many. A service to celebrate Helen’s life will be held at the Gore Town and Country Club, 2 Bury Street, in the Esplin Room, Monday 28th April at 1pm.

STARLING, Dorothy (Dot) Helen:
On 23rd April 2025 at Kew Hospital, Invercargill, aged 96. Much cherished wife of the late Alan Starling, dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of Moira and John Spicer (Kaka Point), Lorna Starling and Charlie Brown (Invercargill) and mother-in-law of Michael Gilbert (Nelson). Treasured Gran of Deb and Richard Quested, Rachel and David Baird, Jono and Soon-Lee Spicer, Matt and Kelly Gilbert, Liv and James McFelin and her 12 great-grandchildren. Loved Auntie Dot of Colin and Alison Starling (Waikanae) and family. A private cremation has been held. Please join the family to celebrate Dorothy's life at the Kelvin Hotel (6th Floor), 20 Kelvin Street, Invercargill at 2 pm on Friday, 2nd May 2025. Afternoon tea to follow. Messages to 22 Kakariki Way, RD 9, Otatara, Invercargill 9879.

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]