Barry William ELLIS

FUNERAL HOME

Winton and Districts Funeral Services

306 Great North Rd

Winton, Southland

Barry ELLIS Obituary

Passed away unexpectantly after a brief illness, surrounded by family, on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Aged 66 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Matthew and Cheyna. Cherished grandfather of Charlie. Loved bother and brother-in-law of John* and Shona, and Lyn (Toote). Loved son of Ron* and Jan*. A much loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. Loved friend of Deborah. A service to celebrate and remember the life of Barry will be held at 11.00am, Friday, January 30, Winton Salvation Army Centre, Winton, followed by interment at the Wairio Cemetery. Messages to 2 Stanley Street , Wairio 9689 or to Barry's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes (* denotes deceased)

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Published by Southland Times on Jan. 28, 2026.

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DaveHalligan

January 30, 2026

Hang up your keys, put away your logbook Barry. Your shift is over. RIP my friend.

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Ron Whelan

January 29, 2026

My Condolences along with Mum Auntie Rayna to Lynn, Shona, Matthew and Cheyna and family
Barry was born to be a Truck Driver, he often took me for spin around his Dads Truck Yard and down part of Birchwood road in the three axle International truck when he was 11 yrs old and I was 12 yrs,
Barry had his own sand pit where he was the Truck Driver, The Loader Driver and the Bull Dozer Driver, I was allowed to be the yardman fixing the sand roads, but did prefer to kick the Rugby ball down the paddock when he was consumed with his driving expertise
we had a go-cart team where we made our own 4 wheel wooden carts and raced down the Blue Bottle Hill, Barry's cart was very heavy due to having a large amount of nails to secure it together
even more than the 4 square could hold in stock.
BUT these were were great times and will always be remembered for what they were.
Rest in peace Cousin

Richard Blackler

January 28, 2026

Hi Sorry to hear of the loss of Barry Was a good workmate and friend of mine and hold great memories of the great times we had when The Mersey Street Truckers Club was going Dick & Janette Blackler

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