What’s On Invers Funeral Notices - Thursday 26th 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, Murray Graham (Brownie):
Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday 24th June 2025. Much loved and best mate of Marilyn. Treasured father and father in law of Craig and Kate, Shelley and Matt, and a treasured Muzz of Hayley and Chris and Courtney and Bram. Cheeky and fun Grandad Murray of Isaac, Boston, and Hope; Ella, Daniel and Luke; and Gracie. Loved brother and brother in law of Bevan and Carol, Suzanne, Phillipa and David, Malcolm and Faye, Greg and Vicky, Julie and Roger, and Neroli. Loved and respected uncle of the Brown and Hunter families. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Southland would be greatly appreciated and can be left at Murray’s service. Family sincerely thank the Oncology District Nurses, especially Chrisy, for their compassion and care of Murray. A Celebration of Murray’s life will be held on Saturday 28th June, 11am at Ascot Park Racecourse. Messages to 171 Findlay Road, Invercargill or to Murray’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where his livestream link is available.

DAWSON, Stewart:
9.4.1929 – 21.6.2025
In accordance with his dreams and wishes, Stewart died peacefully at home in Colac Bay on Saturday 21 June 2025. Loved and cherished husband of Thelma Margaret Dawson*. Dad of Edwina (Christchurch), Reg and Dianne (Wyndham), Lindsay and Wendy (Kaiwera), Margaret and Michael (Otautau), Joe and Nancee (Riverton), Gerard and Sharilyn (Gummies Bush). A much loved Grandad and Pop of 16 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren. Loved and respected bush mate, Life member of NZ Axemen Association and Orepuki Bowls Club. A staunch and loyal supporter of Colac Bay its people and community. A service for Dad will be held in the Colac Bay Hall, Colac Bay on Thursday 26 June at 1.30pm. Private cremation will follow. Messages to 244 Waipango Emmerdale Road RD3 Riverton 9883. We would like to sincerely thank the team at Access Homecare – Coleen, Marley and Michelle. District nurse Kathryn and her team and Dr Bill Groves and his Medical Centre team at Riverton. To the Emergency Services of Police, Fire Brigade and Ambulance our sincere thanks and appreciation for all your professional care of Dad. Children you are invited to wear your sports tops representing your team in honour of Dad’s love of sport and sportsmanship.

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.

RAKETE-Wairau, Patricia Denise (Denise):
11.10.1942 ~ 24.06.2025
In loving memory of our mother. After a short and courageos battle with cancer. Beloved wife of the late Eastern Wairau. Mother of Ian and Kendall, Vicki and Robbie Paul, Willie and Bella, the late Stephen, the late Matthew, Dale and Kelly. Much loved Nana, Great-Grandma, sister, aunty, cousin, and friend to many. He mokopuna aroha nui - 25 granchildren, 13 great-grandchildren. Mum will be resting at 83 Racecourse Road, Invercargill from 12pm onThursday 26th June, until her service on Saturday 28th June at 10am in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, followed by interment at Eastern Cemetery. Messages can be sent to 83 Racecourse Road, Invercargill 9810 or to her tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there is a livestream link to the service.

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]