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Dieter OAKLEY

2026 · Southland

Died 25 July 2026Posted 28 July 2026

Unexpectedly at home, on July 25, 2026, aged 77 years. Dearly loved, devoted, and joined at the hip husband of Margaret for 55 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Jeannette and Stephen Lynch (Gore), Michael and Aliana Oakley (Invercargill), fun loving Grandad and "Grandad Snowball" of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

"Rock 'n' Rolling to the end"

A memorial service to celebrate Andy's life will be held in the Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Thursday, July 30, at 2.00pm, followed by light refreshments (BYO if you would like to join the family for a farewell drink). Livestream available at www.southernfunerals.co.nz Messages to 95 Hamilton Street, Gore 9710. (*denotes deceased)

Arranged by Southern Funeral Home

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