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Graham KEEP

2026 · Southland

Died 12 September 2026Posted 18 September 2026

QSM On Saturday, September 12, 2026, aged 80, reunited with his dear Avril. He died peacefully in his sleep at Oamaru Hospital after complications following a fall at home. Beloved father of Deborah and Stephen, Catherine and Whippy, Laura and Andy, Derek and Candice, and much-loved Grandad of Rhys, Thomas, Alice, Broady, Anna, Rowan, Sienna, Kirralee and Indie. We are grateful that his last hours were still full of memories and some typical Keepie banter. During that time, he was with family and wonderfully cared for by the amazing hospital staff.

A celebration of Graham's extraordinary life will be held at the Brydone Hotel (Wear Street entrance), Oamaru, on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 1.30pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Oamaru would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages c/- 54 Weston Road, Oamaru 9401.

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