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Ivan SUTHERLAND

2026 · Canterbury

Died 22 June 2026Posted 27 June 2026

(Formerly of Ardlussa, Balfour)

Peacefully, after a long battle with his health, on Monday, June 22, 2026, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Margaret, much loved father of his girls and their partners, Susan and Eric (Sydney), Linda and Jason (Timaru), Anna (Invercargill), Michelle and Bronson (Woodlands), cherished Grandad of Ryan, and Hayley; Isellah, and Zoe; Connor, and Samuel; and Chloe. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Bill, Raymond (dec) and Viv, Anita (dec) and Colin (dec) McLeod, Tilly and Bill Grant, Gordon and Lorraine Thomas (Christchurch). A service to celebrate Jim's life will be held in the Southern Funeral Home Chapel, on Monday, June 29, 2026, at 1.30pm, followed by light refreshments, before interment at Charlton Park Cemetery. Livestream link available at www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz. A special thank you to the Gore, Invercargill, and Dunedin medical teams. Messages to 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore 9710.

Arranged by Southern Funeral Home

Funeral service

Charlton Park Cemetery

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