Wilma Raey Capil

12th February 1939 - 16th May 2026
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J Fraser & Sons Chapel
Cnr Esk & Doon Streets
Invercargill
Thursday 21 May 2026, 10:00AM
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CAPIL, Wilma Raey née Soper

Surrounded in love, Wilma passed peacefully on Saturday 16 May 2026, at Vickery Court Resthome, Invercargill, with family by her side.

Beloved wife of the late Gordon Stewart Capil. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Jackie and Roger Paterson (Invercargill), and David and Shelley Capil (Kaiapoi).

Loved sister and sister-in-law of Doreen* and Percy* Cribb, Neil* and Heather Soper, Eunice* Soper, Gordon and Elizabeth Soper and Elaine* Coster, Edna* and Dougal* Soper, Ivan* and Francis* Capil, Noeline and Bruce* Freeman.

Much loved Nana Capil of her grand and great grandchildren. Respected Auntie Willie of her nieces and nephews.

A service to celebrate Wilma’s life will take place on Thursday 21 May 2026, in J Fraser & Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, at 10am, followed by a private interment at Eastern Cemetery.

Donations to Vickery Court Activities Programme would be appreciated and may be left at the service.

Messages to 120 Albert Street, Invercargill 9810, or to Wilma’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream link is available. (* denotes deceased) 

Messages

Sorry to hear about the passing of Wilma, thinking of you all at this time Love Shirley and Eric Daly RIP 🙏
Shirley Daly , Alexandra Central Otago
Remembering Wilma with love and much appreciation for all her contribution to our Methodist church and the community she shared so much with.
Wilma supported the Methdist Womens Fellowship, locally and Nationally.
Her friendly nature was valued by us all.
Our sympathy to you her family.
Dorothy and Bryon King, Invercargill
Very sad to hear of the passing of Wilma. So many memories of the fun times of being friends & neighbours. Thinking of you all with love - Stan. Dennise. Pauline & Barbara Simms.
Dennise Simms, Alexandra
Sorry for your loss she was such a lovely caring woman
Leonie and dave mccoy , Invercargill
To the Cribb Family. My deepest sympathy to you all. I know how much you loved her . I knew Wilma as a neighbour in Lorn Street and as a member of League of Mothers at Richmond Grove. She was a great lady , .she cared so much for all she was in. Anne Button
Anne Button, Invercargill
It's been an absolute pleasure and a privilege to of known Wilma while working at Vickery Court the past 3 years.She will certainly be missed .Much Aroha to yous all especially Jackie whom I got to know mainly. All my love Julz 💓
Julianne Woods. JULZ, Otatara
Sending sympathy to you Simon and family. Take care Marg and Nev Fitzgerald.
Margaret, Invercargill
Have many great memories of Wilma at Surrey Park School. Her role as PTA President displayed her organisational skills, she was a little firecracker. Wilma was involved with the Methodist Church and was always there working and encouraging others.
Thoughts go to her family at this time.
Chris Piercy, Feilding