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Keith NICHOLAS

2026 · Canterbury

Died 15 September 2026Posted 20 September 2026

Suddenly at home on Tuesday, September 15, 2026; aged 84. Dearly loved husband, friend and companion of Kay for 45 years. Beloved stepfather of Greg. Grandfather of Georgia, and great-grandad of Alfie. Uncle of Donald, Ian (dec), Mark (dec), Alison, Hilary, Stephen, Ruth, Keith, Heidi, and Tom. Thank you to Harper Street Medical, Timaru and Christchurch Hospitals, St John Ambulance staff, and the Cancer Society for their care of Keith.

A service to celebrate Keith's life will be held at Aoraki Funeral Services Chapel, 160 Mountain View Road, Timaru, on Thursday, September 24 at 11.00am. A livestream of the service is available, please email office@aoraki.kiwi.nz or call 03 6862148.

In lieu of flowers donations to the South Canterbury Cancer Society would be much appreciated and can be left at the service.

Messages to: the Nicholas family, C/- PO Box 4091, Highfield, Timaru 7942.

Arranged by Aoraki Funeral Services (Timaru)

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