What’s On Invers Funeral Notices - Wednesday 14th May

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BURFORD, David Owen:
22/4/1931-7/5/2025. It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of David 94 years old husband of Ailsa*. Father to Leigh, Paul, Sally and Kim. Passed peacefully surrounded by family. Will be sadly missed by grandchildren and great grandchildren. We would like to thank the Mossbrea Lifecare for the love, care and support at his passing. Thoughts and messages to Leigh at 140 Gap Road West, Winton 9781

HAYS, Kathleen (Kate):
Passed away peacefully on Friday 9 May 2025. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend, whose warmth and kindness touched all who knew her. Kate will be deeply missed by her devoted husband Allan; her children Ralph, Maryanne, Amy, and Peter; her three sisters; her nine cherished grandchildren and all her nieces and nephews.
Forever in our hearts. The family thanks the teams at Calvary Hospital, Hawthorndale Care Village and Hospice Southland for their compassionate care of Kate.
Rest in Peace
A funeral service to celebrate Kate’s life will be held on Friday, 16 May at 1:30pm at St Mary’s Basilica, Tyne Street, Invercargill. Burial will follow at Eastern Cemetery, block 53. Refreshments will be served afterwards at the Invercargill Bridge Club, 50 Elles Road. All who knew Kate are warmly invited to join her family. Messages to 9 Banks Street, Richmond, Invercargill or to Kate’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream of the funeral service is available.

MOLLOY, Graham Robert (Plugger):
Passed away peacefully at Rowena Jackson on Monday 12th May 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband and soul mate of the late Gwenda. Loved father and father in law or Lara and Kerrian Simpson, Sasha and Ashley Hunter, and Brad and Anna Molloy. Loved Poppa of Lani and Casie; Jackson, McKenzie, and Sienna; and Jessica, Caleb and Cody. Loved brother and brother in law of Russell and Dawn Molloy, Averil and Fred* Matthews, Marilyn* and Brian Hampton, Beth* and Trevor* Green, Errolyn* and Tom* Taane, and Jim and Shirley Whyte.
Family sincerely thank the staff of Rowena Jackson Retirement Village for their dedication and care of Graham/dad. A Celebration of Graham’s life will be held on Friday 16th May 2025, 2pm at J Fraser and Sons Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets Invercargill. Private committal will follow. Messages to 45 Northwood Avenue Invercargill or to Graham’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where his livestream link is available. (*denotes deceased

SHANNON, Margaret Valerie (Val):
Passed away peacefully at Southland Hospital, Invercargill after a short illness on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Peter Shannon and loved mother and mother in law of her children Paul and Leanne, Michael, and Trish and Scott. Loved by her grandchildren Ashley, Samuel, Hunter, and Lewis and her great- grandchildren Lochie, Willow, and Milla. Loved daughter of the late Robert and Mary Ellen Coulter of Ashburton. Beloved sister of the late Madelaine Cox and John Coulter. Survived by her two other brothers Brian and Peter. A service to celebrate Val’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox St, Avenal, Invercargill on Friday May 16 at 1:30 pm. The service will conclude with the interment at the Eastern Cemetery. Cut flowers preferred please. Messages to the Shannon Family 1/318 Herbert St, Windsor, Invercargill.
“May she rest in peace.”

SMITH, Maureen Audrey, (nee Hanley):
Dearest Maureen, it breaks our hearts to share that God gave you wings on Saturday May 10th. You will be forever missed. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Judy and the late John Whipps. Amazing aunt to Daryl and Wanda Whipps, Donna and Steve Brinsdon. Great aunt to Jodie, Shayden and Gerogia, Ashlee and Dylan, Alex, and Haley, Brittney and Jas, Shea and Jodie. Great Great Aunty to Weston, and Lily, Holland, Skyla, and Harvey.

SMITH, Maureen Audrey:
Dearly loved Aunty of Anne Smith, Sue and Nicol Austin, Sandy and Bruce Stronach, Brendan Smith, and Michelle Smith. Great Aunty of Levi, Brodie, Abbey, Liam, Jack, Amelia, Gabriel, and David. Great great Aunty of Reece, Hollie, Joe, Aria, and Leo; Rhea, Eva, and Clayton. Much loved friend of Margaret Smith. You were the coolest Aunty, who called a spade a spade, and said it as it was, and always greeted us with a huge welcoming smile. You will be loved and missed always.

WILSON, Regan Te Rangi Ata:
We are heartbroken to share the passing of Regan, a loving father, devoted husband, cherished son, brother, uncle and friend.
“You will always be in our hearts.”
A service to celebrate Regan’s life will be held in the Ascot Hotel Complex, East Road, Invercargill on Friday, 16th May at 1:00pm. Private family committal to follow. Messages to 3 Dome Street, Invercargill 9812

YARNELL, Kathleen (neé Muir):
Passed away at Clare House on 12 May 2025. Much loved wife of the late Eric. Much loved mum, nana to Matt, Sarah, Bridgi, Hannah, Hazel, and Taachin. Loved daughter of the late Gilmore and Mabel Muir. Loved sister of Dave*, Bob*, Dorothy*, Betty*, Sandy*, Ian*, Margaret*, Barbara*, and Prudence. A loved aunty to all her nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Kathleen’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, on Friday, 16 May 2025 at 10.00am. Messages to 8 Iona Street, Strathern, Invercargill 9812 *denotes deceased.

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