With great sadness, we wish to advise that Russell passed away peacefully at home after a short illness, with Karen his dearly loved best friend, soulmate, and wife by his side.

He was 62 years old.

Loved Dad of Kurt, Matty, and Stepdad of Matthew.

Loved son of Kathy* and Red* and favourite son-in-law of Pat and Colin Sinclair.

Cherished younger brother of Margie and Dave, David, Michael, Mark, Judi*and Tony, Lindsay, Cindy and Peter.

Treasured brother-in-law of Chris and Louise Sinclair, and much-loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews.

A Bluffy admired and loved by so many.

“It is what it is” 

A service to celebrate Russell’s life will be held on Friday 3rd of March at the Invercargill Christian Centre, Leet St , Invercargill, commencing at 1 pm.

Interment to follow at Greenpoint Cemetery.

Messages to 252 Marine Parade Bluff, or can be left on Russell’s tribute page at www.distinctfunerals.co.nz