Southern Funeral Home
106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, Southland 9710, Gore, Southland, 9710
Recent notices
James MATHIAS
2026 · Southland
Peacefully, at Southland Hospital, on Saturday, July 25, 2026, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of Lucy and Pat (both deceased). Beloved father and father-in-law of Victor, Kara and Sue, Raihera and Ewen, Hemi and Donna. Treasured Grandfather and Great-Grandfather. Loved brother and brother-in-law, Uncle and friend to many. A celebration of Jim's life will be held in the Southern Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, July 31, at 11.00am, with refreshments to follow, before leaving for burial at Charlton Park Cemetery. Livestream link available www.southernfunerals.co.nz. Donations can be made at Jim's service to Hato Hone St John, Gore. Family would like to thank the doctors and staff at Southland Hospital and Gore Hospital for their care. Messages to 15A Duke Street, Gore 9710.
Dieter OAKLEY
2026 · Southland
Unexpectedly at home, on July 25, 2026, aged 77 years. Dearly loved, devoted, and joined at the hip husband of Margaret for 55 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Jeannette and Stephen Lynch (Gore), Michael and Aliana Oakley (Invercargill), fun loving Grandad and "Grandad Snowball" of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. "Rock 'n' Rolling to the end" A memorial service to celebrate Andy's life will be held in the Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Thursday, July 30, at 2.00pm, followed by light refreshments (BYO if you would like to join the family for a farewell drink). Livestream available at www.southernfunerals.co.nz Messages to 95 Hamilton Street, Gore 9710. (*denotes deceased)
Jeffrey LATTY
2026 · Southland
After a long illness, at home on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, aged 68 years. Loved Dad and father-in-law of Simon and Alinka, Alex, and adored Grandad of Ella; and Milly. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Mike and Jo, Pru and *Finnie, and loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate the life of Jeff will be held in the Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Thursday, July 9, at 1.30pm, with refreshments to follow while Jeff drives off to the Central Crematorium. Livestream available at www.southernfunerals.co.nz. Messages to: 33 Joseph Street, Gore 9710. (*denotes deceased).
Huon LOVE
2026 · Southland
(Knapdale). Peacefully at home on Friday, June 26, 2026, aged 81 years. Loved and cherished husband and soulmate of the late Veronica. Loving Dad and father-in-law of Troy and Karla, and cherished Grandad of Serena, and Lauren. A loved brother and uncle of all his extended family. A service to celebrate the life of Huon will be held in the Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Thursday, July 2 at 1.30pm, followed by refreshments before leaving for the interment at Charlton Park Cemetery. Messages to: 10 Margaret Street, Gore 9710.
Ivan SUTHERLAND
2026 · Canterbury
(Formerly of Ardlussa, Balfour) Peacefully, after a long battle with his health, on Monday, June 22, 2026, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Margaret, much loved father of his girls and their partners, Susan and Eric (Sydney), Linda and Jason (Timaru), Anna (Invercargill), Michelle and Bronson (Woodlands), cherished Grandad of Ryan, and Hayley; Isellah, and Zoe; Connor, and Samuel; and Chloe. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Bill, Raymond (dec) and Viv, Anita (dec) and Colin (dec) McLeod, Tilly and Bill Grant, Gordon and Lorraine Thomas (Christchurch). A service to celebrate Jim's life will be held in the Southern Funeral Home Chapel, on Monday, June 29, 2026, at 1.30pm, followed by light refreshments, before interment at Charlton Park Cemetery. Livestream link available at www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz. A special thank you to the Gore, Invercargill, and Dunedin medical teams. Messages to 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore 9710.
Lois THOMSON
2026 · Canterbury
Passed gently, at Windsor Park Care Home, Gore, on Friday, June 19, 2026, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John, loved mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother of Suzanne and Chris, David, Michael, and Krista Loach (Christchurch); Alex and Jane, Dean, Julie, Vanessa (dec), and Glen; Robert and Phillipa, Tim, Sarah, Georgia and John; Malcolm, Jim (dec) and Jeanie; John and Kate, Millie, Guy, and Jonty. Great-Grandma of Lance, Peyton, Harrison, Mahia, Nyxyn, Mackenzie, Sophie, Alexia, Hudson (dec), Henry, Kate, Dominic, Lucas, and Delilah. Loved daughter of Percy (dec) and Grace (dec) McGrouther, adored big sister and sister-in-law of Shirley and Doug Stott (dec), Cliff (dec) and Jean, Joy and Peter (dec) Roulston, Howard (dec) and Elizabeth, and Jim (dec) and Sandra. Loved by all her nieces and nephews. A memorial service to celebrate Lois's life will be held in the Tapanui Presbyterian Church, 1 Sussex Street, Tapanui, on Friday, July 3 at 1.00pm, followed by light refreshments. Livestream link available at www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz. In lieu of flowers, donations for West Otago St John Ambulance would be welcomed. Thank you to Windsor Park Care Home for their attentive care of Lois. Messages to: 36 Bayswater Crescent, Christchurch 8062.