Monica Frances O'CONNELL

18th October 1946 - 3rd April 2026
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St. Mary's Basilica
Tyne Street
Invercargill
Thursday 9 April 2026, 1:00PM
Open live stream

O'CONNELL, Monica Frances
Monica passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Loved wife of Richard (Dick/Rick) of 58 years married. Precious mother and mother-in-law of Derek, Kevin, Nathan and Claire. Cherished Grandmother of Joshua, Neve, Ruby and Nora.
Loved and treasured sister of Pauline and Roger Lundy, Margaret and Arnold Spencer and the late Brian.
A special thank you for the care and kindness shown to Monica by the staff of Hawthorndale Care Village, Invercargill.


Requiem Mass to honour and celebrate Monica's life will be held at St Mary's Basilica, Tyne Street lnvercargill on Thursday 9 April at 1pm.


Requiescat In Pace


Messages to 88 King Street, Invercargill 9810 or to Monica’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

Messages

Dear Richard and whanau although i never got to meet your precious wife, mother, grandmother. I have heard much about her over the years.
I pray that God will give you all, especially you Richard peace and strength at this very sad time. Arohanui Pam Wainui.
Pamela Wainui, Invercargill
To Dick, Kevin, Derek, Nathan and families, So sorry to hear of Mons passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I was lucky enough to be able to share in many great times with Mons. Rest in Peace Mons.
Michele Henderson, Invercargill
So sorry to read of Monica’s passing !
Had some nice chats with her in Arrowtown over the years !
Deepest sympathy to Richard and family 🙏🙏🙏
Lynda and Wayne Pierce , Arrowtown
My NZ family is feeling sad and I am feeling the sadness together with them.
Helena’s friend Margaret from Invercargill let me know.
I have many fond memories of Monica.We had a bond.
I liked Monica and I know she liked me.
At Helena’s and my wedding Monica called me over to sit at her table and officially become one of naughty members of the family…….and then every time we spoke there was a tinge of cheekiness in the air.
Sitting here, I can see her face so clearly.
Her skin is smooth and her eyes are bright She is busy making more and more sandwiches for the family, in her and Rick’s beautiful brand new house in Arrowtown, looking happy and healthy and generous and proud.
Rick, Helena and I always thought you and Monica had a very close relationship.
Sending lots of love to you all,
Melvyn.
Melvyn Polon, Sydney Australia
Dear Dick and family,
We are saddened to hear of Monica’s passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
“Remember the good times and cherish all the wonderful memories”.
Debbie Main, Invercargill
Dear Richard and boys I'm sorry to read of Monica's passing, I have many fond memories meeting her at verious times over the years. Mel bought Nathan I think home from university a time or two.
Take care and enjoy the fond memories which we have for ever.
Elaine Sloan and family.
Elaine Sloan, Wanaka
To Dick and Family, Margaret,Pauline. Thinking of You all at this very sad time.Monica will be fondly remembered.Celeste/ Mark
Celeste Forde, Timaru