What’s On Invers Funeral Notices - Saturday 28th June

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]

BROWN, David James:
Peacefully on June 23, 2025; aged 86 years. David was loved by his family and friends and will be sadly missed. A private graveside service was held at Balclutha Lawn Cemetery yesterday. Messages C/o family of David Brown, PO Box 171, Balclutha.

HONEYWILL, Roderick Leslie Ross:
Passed away peacefully, with Gail by his side, at Clare House Rest Home, on Tuesday 24 June 2025; aged 84 years. Beloved husband of Gail for 41 years; and the late Inez-Mary. Dearly loved father, stepfather and father-in-law of Clare and Blair Keelty, Philip and Stacey, and the late Veronica Bennett; Deborah and Craig Connor, and Leigh and Greg Turnhout. Much loved grandad of Kenji and Takeshi Suzuki, Evie Connor, Ethan and Lily Turnhout, and his English grandchildren; Mikaela Davidson, and Sam and Neve Bennett. Special thanks to the management and staff at Vickery Court and Johnstone Wing at Clare House, for their loving care of Rod. Grateful thanks to Dawn Acker. As per Rod’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages to 25 Ballantrae Street, Wallacetown 9816.

JEFCOATE, Pearl Margaret:
Peacefully with family at her side, at Hawthorndale Village, in her 99th year. Beloved wife of the late Jim Jefcoate. Loved and treasured Mum and mother-in-law of Valerie and John Borger, Neil and Yvonne, Colin and Judy, Allan and Linda, Lynette and the late Murray Livingstone. Loved grandma to her 12 grandchildren, loved wee grandma of her 28 great grandchildren. A very special wee grandma to her great great grandson. The Jefcoate Family would like to thank the staff at Hawthorndale Care Village for the love and care they have shown Pearl. A service to celebrate Pearl’s life will be held in the Windsor Community Church, on Monday 30th June 2025 at 1pm, followed by a private cremation. Messages can be sent to the Jefcoate Family, PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840 or on Pearl’s tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/pearl. If you are unable to attend the service, you will find a livestream on Pearl’s tribute page.

LEE, George William Henry:
Passed away peacefully at Southland Hospital on Sunday, 22 June 2025, aged 94 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Mark and Oxana, and the late John. Much loved Grandad of Natasha, and Aaron. Former husband of Dawn. According to George’s wishes, a private family interment has been held. Message to Mark and Oxana at 20 Northwood Avenue, Invercargill 9810.

McKENZIE, William:
Peacefully, after a courageous battle, on Sunday 15 June 2025, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Betty, for a wonderful 64 years. A loved brother to family in both New Zealand and Scotland. Adored uncle of his nieces and nephews. In accordance with William’s wishes, a private service has been held.

MCKINLAY, Meldrum James aka Paddy, Mel:
Sunrise - 27.05.42 Sunset - 26.06.25
After a courageous battle, surrounded by his loving family at Peacehaven Iona Wing, Paddy took his fishing rod and headed off into the sunset - forever fishing. Loved son of the late James and Freda McKInlay* Loved father of Raquel Taylor, Tracey and James Dawson, Maggie and Joe Simmonds Loved Grandad Mel of Jasmine, Phoenix and Georgia. Brother and brother-in-law to June* Evenlyn* and Ted Hill*, Kenneth and Alexi McKinlay. and Noel* Respected and loved Uncle and great uncle to all his nieces and nephews. A friend to many. Special thank you to Peacehaven Rest Home and all their caring staff who looked after Paddy. A service to celebrate Paddy's life will be held on Tuesday, 01 July,1 pm at the Southland Crematorium. Donations to Hospice Southland in lieu of flowers. Messages and tributes for Mel can be shared on his tribute page at www.distinctfunerals.co.nz, where a live stream link to his service can be found. * Denotes decreased.

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]