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Antony BURNS

2026 · Southland

Died 22 September 2026Posted 25 September 2026

Peacefully passed away at Southland Hospital, with his family by his side, on Tuesday, September 22, 2026; aged 63 years. Soulmate of Annie. Cherished father and father-in-law of Ricky and Jenny, Jarred and Lisa, and Rory and Gitu. Cherished grandad of Max, Katie, Liam, Freya, Ashriya, and Ollie. The family would like to say thank you to the staff at Hospice Southland and at Mercey Cancer Care.

A service to celebrate Tony's life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Tuesday, September 29 at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation. If you wish to view Tony's service via livestream, please visit the Avenal Park website obituaries page and click on the link on Tony's profile.

Messages to 198 Marama Ave North, Otatara, Invercargill 9879.

Arranged by Avenal Park Funeral Home

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