Died: 5th November 2025

Service: 11th November 2025

At home in Gore, surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.

Aged 76 years.

Cherished and loved husband of Marilyn for 51 years.

Loved and respected Dad and father-in-law of Brendan and Rebecca (Melbourne), Sean (Wellington), and fun-loving Grandad of Xavier, Damon; and Belle.

Loved brother and brother-in-law of Mike and Ronnie, Denis and Heather, Mary-Ann, Peter and Jenni; *Allan and Helen Miller, *Harold and *Iola Miller, Elaine and *Eddie Weti, *Ivan and Greta Miller, Alma and *Ted Norman, Janice and Doc Wilson.

And loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews.

A service to celebrate the life of John will be held in the Church Of The Blessed Sacrament, Ardwick Street, Gore on Tuesday, November 11, at 12noon.

Followed by refreshments in the Gore RSA, Bowler Avenue, before the interment at Waikaka Cemetery.

Donations may be made to Hospice Southland.

Livestream available at www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz.

Heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Gore Hospital, Gore District Nurses, and Hospice Southland for allowing John to be cared for at home.

Messages to: 65 Ruia Street, Gore 9710.

(*denotes deceased)