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Brian Michael BURKE

Brian BURKE Obituary

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Brian Michael Burke, on January 7, 2025, aged 78, in Queenstown. Beloved husband of Fay Burke (deceased), devoted father and father-in-law of Regan and Belinda, and Karla and Jackson, cherished grandfather of Camden, Harper, Mila, and Brooke. He was a dear brother to Erin, Patrick, and John (deceased), adored uncle to both the Burke and Wilson nieces and nephews.

Brian was loved and respected by many and will be sorely missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

A Rosary Service will be held on Tuesday, January 14 at 6.30pm, followed by a Requiem Mass on Wednesday, January 15 at 11.00am at St Joseph's Church, 41 Melbourne Street, Queenstown. All who knew and loved Brian are warmly invited to join in celebrating his life and bidding him farewell. Livestream available – www.southernlakesfunerals.co.nz


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Published by Southland Times on Jan. 11, 2025.

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Wayne and Elizabeth Meredith

January 16, 2025

We were sad to read of Brian's death. He was a good bloke to work with at the Smelter. We enjoyed Fay and Brian's company at the Smelter dinners, mostly held at the Strathern. Our thoughts are with Regan and Karla and Family at this time of sadness.
Wayne and Elizabeth Meredith

Keith Hotton

January 13, 2025

A genuine guy and one of the best bosses I ever worked for. RIP Brian

Val Walker

January 12, 2025

Fond memories, we loved Brian's wicked sense of humour. Heart felt sympathy to you all.
Val and Lindsay Walker.

Ken Mcrae

January 11, 2025

Great memories of our rugby days from 1st xv to Marist to Southland.RIP

pat Killeen

January 11, 2025

Burkey you've been a good friend since school days,we started playing softball and rugby about the same time ,through all the grades to senior .you were a marist man of note.R I P.Brian.

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