What's On Invers Funeral Notices
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]
GOOMES, ANTHONY MICHAEL (Mike):
(Formerly of Stewart Island)
Peacefully at Peacehaven Village on Saturday 19th April 2025, aged 80 years. Beloved husband of the late Ann Goomes. Dearly loved father of Mark and Ingy, Jan, Melonie and Brick, Aroha and Steve, Tanya and Michael, and Tamai and Ric. Much loved Grandad and Great Grandad. A memorial service will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Tuesday 6th May at 1:30pm. A second service of remembrance will be held at the Oban Fire Station, Stewart Island on Wednesday 7th May at 3:00pm. Messages C/- Tamai Goomes, 252 Dee Street, Invercargill 9810
LLOYD, Silvie Eileen:
On Saturday, the 26 April 2025 at Southland Hospital. In her in her 95th Year. Loved wife of Con*. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Ken, Merv and Dawn, Wayne and Chris, and Robin* (Rover). Beloved grandmother and great grandmother. In accordance with Silvie's wishes a private cremation has been held. (Denotes deceased) Messages to The Lloyd Family, 192 Helena Road, RD 6, Makarewa 9876. J Fraser & Sons Limited, Invercargill.
McPHAIL, James:
Passed away peacefully at Gore Hospital, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, aged 92 years. Much loved husband and best friend of the late Heather. Loving Dad and father-in-law of Stephen and Inanga (Otaki), Paul and Kymm (Gore), Mark and Jo (Christchurch), Richard and Steph (Waikaka Valley), Jeremy and Annabelle (Gore). Dearly loved Poppa of Trudi, Southern, Aaron, Rakaia, Beth, Abbie, Sam, Maggie, Chelsea, Josie, Eden, Nate, Tully, Murphy, and Barney.
Philippians 4:11
"I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances."
A service to celebrate Neil's life will be held at the Calvin Community Church, 25 Robertson Street, Gore, on Friday, May 2, at 10.30am, followed by a cuppa before the interment at Charlton Park Cemetery. Donations may be left at the service for Gore Health. Special thanks to the medical team and nursing staff at Gore Health. Livestream link available at www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz. Messages to 1 Aranui Place, Gore 9710.
O’DONNELL, Georgina Russell (née Young):
Sunrise 25.2.1944 – Sunset 27.4.2025
Peacefully with her loving family by her side. Much loved wife of Wattie* (Walter). Dearly loved daughter of George* and Ellen* Young (née Brown). Adored Mum of Vicki and Mark, Sharon and Greg, Anne, and Jamie and Jen. Special Grandma/Gma of Hannah and Andrew, Taylor and Gareth, Ben and Claire, Sophie and Simon, Samantha, Kate, Stella, Indiana, Mikayla, and Rayne. Much treasured Great Grandma of Grayson, George, Aria, Oscar, and Harley.
“A treasure who will live on in all of us.”
A service to celebrate Georgina’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, on Thursday, 1st May at 11:00 am. If you wish to view the service via livestream please go to the Avenal Park website, obituaries page and click the link on Georgina’s page. Messages to O’Donnell Family, C/- PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9840.
VON TUNZELMAN, Aloma:
Passed away peacefully, with her family at her side, on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Hospice Southland. Aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of John. Adored mother of Nicky*, Brett*, and Rhys and Anya (Perth.) Loved grandmother of John. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Leonie and Russell Tait, Linden* and Judy Bennett, and Reva and Ron McFadyen. Loved Aunty of her many nieces and nephews. A private cremation has been held for Aloma and a small private family gathering will be held in Te Anau later this week. All communications, please, to 8 Melland Place, Te Anau 9600. (*denotes deceased).
WATT, Telford:
02.12.1954 - 26.04.2025
Telford passed away in the early hours of Saturday morning at Rowena Jackson with his family by his side. Dearly loved husband of 39 years of Jane. Loved father and father-in-law of the late Ben, Tim and Tessa, Phillipa, Simon and Lee. Treasured son of the late Effie and Ben Watt and brother and brother-in-law of Daphne and Bill Lee (Dunedin); James and Gillian Watt (Bannockburn), June and Mark Dean (Bannockburn) and the late Elizabeth, and Eric. Sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Telford's life will be held on Friday, May 2 at 11.00am ,Winton Presbyterian Church, Meldrum Street , Winton. Followed by a private family interment.
" Psalm 23"
Thankyou to the staff of Rowena Jackson for their kindness to Telford. Messages to 493b Dipton-Winton Highway, Benmore 9791 or to Telford's tribute page at frasersfunerals/tributes where the livestream link can be found.
WRIGHT, Colin Maxwell:
Peacefully after a short stay in Southland Hospital, on Monday 21st April 2025. Aged 88 years. Loved husband and friend of Carolyn for the past 65 years. Loved father and father-in-law, friend and pop of Ian and Averil (Townsville), Graeme and Rosemarie, Linley and Rouyden Osment (Cromwell). Jessica, Tina, Xavier and Brooke, Josh and Samara, Nick, Chris, Poppy, and Payton. Respected friend of John (Auckland), Adrian and Rhonda, Braxton and Luca (Auckland). Loved brother-in-law of June and the late George, Ruby and the late Rex, Laurie and Hilary. A loved uncle. Loved Son of the late Laurie and the late Olive Wright. As per Colin’s wishes a private service and cremation has taken place. Messages to “Wright Family” PO Box 632, Invercargill or you can go to Colin’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/colin.
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]
