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Loading...BOTTING, Richard James:
Unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, 16 September 2026, aged 63 years. Dearly loved husband of Dawn, and much-loved father of Emma (Hill). Beloved son of Joan and Eion* Botting, and son-in-law of Rose and Neville* Ramsay. Much-loved brother and brother-in-law of Jo-anne Botting and Brent Mallon, Katrina and David Taplin, Darryl and Iris Botting, and Trudy* and Garry* Botting. Loved brother-in-law of Sue and Mike Horne, Jan Harradine and Jahn Bullough. Cherished uncle of all his nieces and nephews.
"Forever in our hearts, sadly missed and lovingly remembered."
A service to celebrate Richard's life will be held at Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Tuesday 22 September at 1.30pm. Interment to follow at the Eastern Cemetery. You are invited to join the service via livestream by going to the Avenal Park website, obituaries page and clicking on the link on Richard’s profile. Messages to: 132 Venus Street, Invercargill 9812.
HENDERSON, Neville John (Nev):
Peacefully on Tuesday 15 September 2026, after a courageous but brief battle, 69 years young. Much loved Father and Father-in-law of Deanne and Les, Joshua and Amanda, and Michael and Raechel. Treasured Poppa and Grandad of Ella, Ethan, and Jonty; Jesse, Laevin, Alexis, Vykris, Nyxzin, and Atlas; Macey, Riley, and Fletcher. Dearly loved Son of Joan Henderson, and the late John Henderson. Cherished Brother and Brother-in-law of Fay and Alan, Gary and Judith, Murray and Tracey, and Lynn and Bruce. An awesome Uncle and a bloody good mate. Our heartfelt thanks to the Doctor’s, Nurses and Staff at Hospice South for their care of Dad and support to our family at this difficult time. As per Nev’s wishes, a private farewell has been held.
“Gone for one last fish”
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