Died: 16th Dec 2020

Funeral: 21st Dec 2020

Of Heddon Bush.

Peacefully at Clare House, Invercargill on Wednesday 16 December 2020.

In his 92nd year.

Much loved husband and best friend of Nancy for 64 years.

Loved father and father in law of Greg and Liz (USA), Dalene and Howdy, Paula and Dave, Mark and Joan.

Loved and respected Grandad Des of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Loved brother, brother in law and uncle of all the Forde and Rizzi families.

Also, special family friend of Steven Hubber, John Kuyf and Owen Saunders.

A service to celebrate the life of Des will be held at 2pm, Monday 21st of December 2020, at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Winton, followed by interment at the East Winton Cemetery.

Messages to 413 North Road, Invercargill 9810 or on Des’ tribute page at frasersfunerals/tributes.

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