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John SMITH

Southland

Posted 15 July 2026

Waimahaka Volunteer Fire Brigade

Brigade Members, Ex Members and other Fire and Emergency Personnel are invited to attend the funeral service of retired member John Smith. John was a founding member of the Waimahaka Volunteer Fire Brigade. A Service for John will be held at Avenal Park Chapel Invercargill, Avenal Street, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 11.00am.

Full Undress uniform, medals and caps to be worn.

All FENZ personnel are requested to assemble in the car park Avenal Funeral Home.

Jodi McHugh

Assistant District Commander

Southland District

Arranged by Avenal Park Funeral Home

Funeral service

Avenal Park Chapel

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