Died: 1st February 2026

Service: 4th February 2026

Passed away peacefully at Southland Hospital on Sunday 1 February 2026 with his family by his side.

Aged 83 years.

Dearly loved husband of Dale and loved father and father-in-law of Tony, Lynn and Leslie Baxter (Gore), Paula and Nic Parkin (Wainuiomata).

Dearly loved Grandad of Sarah and Shane, Jessica and Andrew, Ashley and Sam, and Blake and Dana.

Adored Grandad Brian of Archie, and Luca; Ted, and Walker; and Sadie.

A dearly loved brother of Graham*, Merv*, Bob*, and Bev and George (Gold Coast).

A loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Brian’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Wednesday 4th February at 2:00pm, followed by a private cremation.

You are invited to view the service via livestream by visiting the Avenal Park website and clicking the link on Brian’s obituary page.

Messages to 22 Galway Street, Grasmere, Invercargill 9810.

Loved Brother in law of Eric & Lois McRae (Invercargill) and Russell & Gail Jenkinson (Waikouaiti).

And much loved uncle of Wendy & Ron Woods and Darin McRae of Invercargill.