Macdonald and Weston Funeral Home
131 Yarrow Street, Invercargill, Southland 9810, Invercargill, Southland, 9810
Recent notices
Ann BIGWOOD
2026 · Southland
Suddenly on August 8, 2026, at Mataura, aged 62. Mother and mother-in-law of Craig, Sarah, Lisa and Robbie Vercoe. Nana to Zac and Shivaun, and the late Charlie, and Great-Nana to Eli and Sophie. Loved daughter of Taffy and Marie Thomas. Loved sister of Gareth and the late Brynley. A service will be held for Ann on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 10.00am in the Tisbury Hall, followed by an interment at Eastern Cemetery. Messages for the Bigwood Family can be sent to PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840 or on Ann's tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/ann. If you are unable to attend the service please go to Ann's tribute page where a livestream will be available.
Gordon HANCOCK
2026 · Southland
Peacefully at Rowena Jackson with his family by his side, on Thursday, August 6, 2026, aged 76. Treasured and loved husband of Susan. Entertaining and cherished father and father-in-law of Martin and Nadine, Matthew, Gareth and Morgan, Chris and Patty, Brendon and Natalie, and William. Adored Grandad of Max and Louie. A special thank you to all the staff at Rowena Jackson for their beautiful care of Gordon. A service to celebrate Gordon's life will be held at Lindisfarne Methodist Church, 22 Lindisfarne St, Invercargill, on Friday, August 14, 2026, at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to Parkinson's New Zealand would be gratefully accepted and can be left at the service. Messages can be sent to the 'Hancock Family', PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840 or leave a message on Gordon's tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/gordon.
Kathleen DIXON
Southland
Peacefully in the care of Southland Hospital, aged 91 years. Loved wife of the late Ernest Dixon and previously the late David Annan. Loved mum of David, Ian, Paul and Sherryl. A very much loved nana to all her grand and great-grandchildren. A private service has been held, and was followed by a burial at Riverton. Tributes for Zoe can be left on her tribute page, mwfunerals.co.nz/s/zoe
Janette JOHNSON
2026 · Southland
On Sunday, August 2, 2026, at home, 56 Stobo Street, peacefully with her family and dogs. Loved and treasured wife of 51 years to (Rusty) Henry Johnson. Fierce protector Mum and Mummy to Kane and Todd, Raiha and Rebekah. Adored Nanny and Nan to Monique, Taila, Shakyla, Ngakau, Mahae and Kyson. Treasured Great-Nanny Jan to Anashia, Koda and Kalilah. Granddaughter of the late George Wilson, Daughter of the late Neville Eric Dawson (JP) and Joyce Nichol Wilson. Younger sister and sister-in-law of Sandra and the late John Mckenzie (JP) (Otautau), and older sister of Grant and Jude Dawson (Tauranga). Treasured Aunty Jan to her nieces and nephews Sarah, Scott, Hannah, Logan, Emma and Graham, Kris and Luke and families. Loyal lover, Loyal friend, Loved by all till her end. A service to celebrate Jan's life will be held in the Wallacetown Community Centre, 57 Dunlop Street, Wallacetown, on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 11.00am, and then followed by a burial at the Riverton Cemetery. If you are not able to attend Jan's service please go to her tribute page for livestream. Messages to "Johnson Family" PO Box 632, Invercargill, or you can leave a tribute at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/jan
Malcolm QUIRKE
1964 – 2026 · Southland
8.3.1964 - 18.7.2026 Unexpectedly at his home. Dearly loved son of Valerie and the late Tony Quirke of Riverton. Loved brother of Pamela, Harvey, the late Terrance and Darron. Loved friend and brother-in-law of Bill Templeton. Loved and respected Uncle of Michelle Quirke, Matthew and the late Ross Templeton. A private service will be held. Messages to 66 Dalry St, Wallacetown 9816 or leave a message on Malcolm's tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/malcolm.
Ruth GARDINER
2026 · Southland
Peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in the care of Ascot Bupa. Beloved wife of the late Ray. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Leonie and Clive, Ian and Elizabeth, Nicholas and the late Alison. A loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Loved sister of Gloria and a loved aunty to all her nieces and nephews. As per Ruth's wishes, a private service is to be held. Messages for Ruth can be sent to PO Box 632, Invercargill, or leave a message on her tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/ruth.