Avenal Park Funeral Home
75 Fox Street, Invercargill, Southland 9810, Invercargill, Southland, 9810
Recent notices
John MONTEATH
1984 – 2026 · Southland
5 September 1984 – 11 August 2026 Passed away peacefully. Deeply loved and adored husband of Vanessa. Loved father of Lukas, and Tyler. A loved son, son-in-law, brother, uncle and friend. "Always loved and remembered, taken away far too soon". A service to celebrate Johnny's life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Saturday, August 15, at 11.00am. Messages to J.A. Monteath Family, C/- PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9840.
Inga PERKINS
2026 · Southland
Passed away peacefully at Hospice South on Monday, August 10, 2026. Dearly cherished mother and mother-in-law of Daniel and Mel, Rowhin, and "Mumzee" to Matt and Katie. Treasured Nanny of Lacey, Kye, Ocean, Nash and Aurora. Beloved wife of the late Colin, and Ian. Cherished sister of Astrid, and a dearly remembered auntie to all her nieces and nephews. Special friend of Kathryn and Karl. A memorial service for Inga will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Thursday, August 13 at 10.00am. Messages to 82 Lagan Street, Bluff 9814.
Errol O'NEILL
2026 · Southland
Passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Thursday, August 6, 2026; aged 76 years. Loving father and father-in-law of Trisha, Duncan*, Natasha, Tiffany and Kiri, and Aidan. Loving Gandy of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved son of the late Iris and Patrick. Loved brother of Kevin, and Terry*. The family would like to extend a thank you to the staff at Hospice South for their wonderful care and support. A service to celebrate Blue's life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Thursday, August 13, at 1.00pm, interment to follow at the Eastern Cemetery. Donations to Hospice South would be greatly appreciated and may be left at the service. You are invited to join the service via livestream by going to the Avenal Park website obituaries page and clicking on the link on Blue's profile. Messages to 87 Elizabeth Street, Invercargill 9812, or email to tiffanyheadsoneill@gmail.com. (*denotes deceased)
Caroline McNAMARA
1949 – 2026 · Southland
18 January 1949 – 31 July 2026 Passed away peacefully following a sudden medical event in Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by family and smothered in love from near and far, aged 77 years. Adored Mum and mother-in-law of Craig and Kristy Thomson, and Ngaire and Damon O'Donnell. Treasured Nan of Matthew*, Makayla, Rhys, Joshua, Cory* and Emma. Cherished third child of John* and Florence* McNamara. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Yvonne* and Kevin* McRae, Des and Coral McNamara, Wendy Wilson, Mervyn* and Diane McNamara, Jacqui and James McKenzie, and Bevan (Spud) and Joy McNamara. Proud Aunt of her many nieces and nephews. Carol was a woman of Courage, Adventure, Resilience, Optimism and Loyalty. Always loved and loving and will be forever missed. A service to celebrate Carol's life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Thursday, August 6 at 11.00am. Messages to McNamara Family, C/- PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9840. (*denotes deceased)
Janice HIBBS
2026 · Southland
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family, at Southland Hospital on Monday, July 27, 2026; aged 76 years. Dearly loved mum of Glen and the late Angela, and Gary and Antwanene. Much loved and cherished Granny of Danielle, and the late Piper; Madison and Ben, Baillie, Thamsyn, and Charlotte, loved great-Granny of Kylah, Ryder; and Harper. A dearly loved sister, sister-in-law and aunty of all her extended family. A service to celebrate Janice's life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Monday, August 3 at 11.00am. Messages to 21 Kilmarnock Avenue, Invercargill 9812.
Duncan ALEXANDER
2026 · Southland
Sadly, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026, aged 77 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Rocky and Debbie, and Julie. Loved grandad to McArthur and Malachi. Hey hey to Kade, Rykyn, and Zahrn. Brother and brother-in-law to Cheryl and Ronga*, Jill* and Andrew*, Heather* and Wayne*, and Hamish*. Cherished uncle to all his nephews and nieces. A special friend to many. A service to celebrate Duncan's life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, at 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Saturday, July 18, at 11.00am, followed by the interment at Eastern Cemetery. Messages to 332 Rockdale Road, Invercargill 9812. (*denotes deceased)