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John SMITH

2026 · Southland

Died 25 August 2026Posted 30 August 2026

In his 74th year. Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Beloved son of the late Charles and Edith Smith, brother and great mate of Hilary and John Hornbrook, Oliver and Georgia, Elliot and Cooper; Judy and Bill McKenzie, Rowan, Georgie and Angus, Rory and Leticia. A generous friend to many.

A service for John will be held in the Gore RSA function lounge, Bowler Avenue, Gore, on Monday, August 31 at 1.00pm. Flowers respectfully declined.

Messages to either Hilary at 151 Gladstone Road South, East Taieri, Mosgiel 9024 or Judy at 298 Donald Road, RD 5, Gore 9775.

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