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Obituaries:

GILBERT Leon Kenneth (Ken) - Passed away peacefully on Monday, April 1, 2024. Aged 83.


Dearly loved partner of Melva and father

to Craig and Michelle, Brent and Megan, Grant, Yolande and Craig, Juliann and Mylen, Robyn and Paul, Lisa and Russell.


Much loved Grandad and Pop to George, Mikaela, India, the late Stephanie, Monique, Oliver, Alana, Stephanie, Danielle, Samantha, Maggie, and Liz.

Loved eldest brother to his brothers and sisters.


The Memorial Service for Ken will be held at the Galbraith Funeral Services Chapel,

26 King Street, Temuka on Tuesday, 9 April at 11.00am.


Any messages for Ken’s family may be posted C/- 26 King St, Temuka 7920


JOHNSON Roland Thomas (Roly) Passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in his 99th year.


Loved Husband of the late Daphne, Loved Dad of Melissa and Grandad to Ethan, and Jessika.


The funeral service for Roly will be held in the Geraldine Funeral Services Chapel,

186 Talbot Street, Geraldine on Monday, May 6, 2024 at 1:00 PM.


STEWART Barry Francis George - It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Barry at his beloved home on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, aged 83.


A devoted soulmate and loving husband of Marie for over 60 years. Loved and so respected Dad to Sharon & Marc, Lynette & Brent, Alison & Wayne, Lisa & Grant, Brent & Tara, and Sean(deceased). 


Best Grandad ever to to Aaron & Katherine, Brooke & Daniel, and C’Jay; Corey & Hayden (both deceased); Jayden (deceased), Kallum & Mariska, Kelsi & Ollie; Danielle & Brad, and Indya; Chontelle, Flynn, and Lexi.


So loved Great Grandad of Colte, Ashton, Hugo, and Olive; Mylah, Koa, and Arlo; Alena, and Luca. 


Loved brother, brother in law and Uncle to the Stewart and Chamberlain families.


Messages for Barrys’ family may be posted to the Stewart family c/- 186 Talbot St, Geraldine 7930.


The Service to remember and celebrate Barrys’ life will be held in the Orari Community Hall, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 1:30 PM.

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Geraldine and Galbraith Funeral Services  have been proudly serving South and Mid Canterbury districts collectively, for well over 105 years. They are both well established member of the McKinnon Funeral Group, ​a New Zealand family owned and operated funeral group.
  • Our qualified funeral staff have extensive experience in the funeral industry.
  • We deliver ​24/7 friendly, responsive and genuine service.
  • Member of the FDANZ - Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand
As a Member of the Funeral Directors Association www.funeraldirectors.co.nz we are committed to a set of best practice industry standards and inspections to ensure they are met.
The choice to join and be accepted as a member means a commitment to provide a thoroughly professional and high-quality service.
We are caring professionals who are there for you when sadness makes it hard to think clearly to act as your:
  •     Advisor
  •     Administrator
  •     Event planner
  •     Grief supporter
  •     Caregiver
We are dedicated to helping you cope with your grief by working with you to provide a meaningful farewell for you and your loved ones. 
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Ph: 03 3693 8788
Our McKinnon Funeral Group sister firms are - 
South Canterbury - Heartland Funerals, Timaru.
North Canterbury - Gulliver & Tyler Rangiora and Flaxton Park - North Canterbury Cremations - McKinnon Funeral Group's crematorium in Rangiora. 
​​Kaikoura - Kaikoura Funeral Services
We are a family business that understands 
the needs of your family. 
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