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David HUBBER Obituary

Sadly, passed away at Southland Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, November 2, 2025, aged 83 years. Loved husband of Helen. Loved father and father-in-law of Michelle, Craig, Luke and Sheralyn, Carmen and Jason. Beloved grandfather of Joshua, Kyle, Brianna, Gabrielle, Hektor, Ruby, and Stella. Cherished great-grandfather of Kiara. A service to celebrate David's life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Friday, November 7, at 1.00pm. The service will conclude with a private Interment at the Eastern Cemetery. All messages are to be sent to [email protected]


Published by Southland Times from Nov. 4 to Nov. 6, 2025.

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for David HUBBER

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18 Entries

John & Linda Burke

November 13, 2025

Our condolences Helen

max thomas

November 10, 2025

Huge loss, will miss our bartering for my bucket of mutton birds in exchange for antiques, always enjoyed the grand tour and never quite knew what would turn up.

Jennifer King Taylor

November 9, 2025

Dear Helen and Family,
My sincere condolences on the passing of David. I haven't lived in Invercargill for many years but remember my time of working for David and Keith with fond memories.

Tracey McKinlay

November 8, 2025

Dear Helen and Family,
I´m so sorry to hear of David´s passing. I have many fond memories of you both visiting Mum and Dad when I was growing up in Invercargill, and of staying with you in Moeraki. My thoughts are with you and your family during this very difficult time. May you feel his presence in the small, everyday moments and find comfort in the lasting impact he had on so many lives.

John Ann Bews

November 7, 2025

Dear Helen and family we are so sorry to hear of David's passing. Invercargill will not be the same. We loved loved his company his wise thoughts on all subjects. I can imagine him negotiating with St Peter to get best heavenly deal. His wisdom immense value to me. John Ann Bews

Russell and Lesley Muir

November 6, 2025

So sorry to here of the loss of David. He was one of those people who you may not have seen for 5 years but when you caught up seemed like you last seen him last week. True Southlander and good bugger. Will be missed.

Ian and Sue Roderique

November 6, 2025

To Helen and family,sad to hear of David´s passing,will miss our chats over the years.

Helen Miller, Pyramid Downs.

November 5, 2025

To Helen, and Family, Please accept my Sincere Sympathy, on the loss
of David. My thoughts are with you all, at this Sad time.

Bryan Robson

November 5, 2025

To auntie Helen and family, sorry I can't make uncle Davids funeral, my condolences and were thinking of you guys

Sue Taylor (Wallis)

November 5, 2025

Helen and family
I am so sad to read of David's death . So many great memories from years ago . He will be very much missed by so many people . Roy also asked to have his condolences and love sent to you.
Much love from me
Sue

Jacqui Hubber

November 5, 2025

A wonderful Uncle, always good for a chat. Fond memories of him storing his felt stories in our garage and us kids mixing them all up. You will be remembered for your passion for antiques, your snooker skills, chess skills and your fabulous stories. Rest in love xx

Paul and Lauren Brown

November 5, 2025

A sad day when hearing of David´s passing. A fine gentleman and someone I considered a friend. David often had coins for me to look at and value, and our regular chats in the shop will be missed. Condolences to the family. Paul Brown.

Margaret Dynes

November 4, 2025

Dear Helen and family,
So very sad to read that David has died. You have my deepest sympathy. His loss to Southland and all of us antique lovers will be huge and I will always be grateful to David for finding things somewhere in your building that were so rare they were nowhere else. So very sad I can't chat to him anymore and he will be always missed.

Trevor mason

November 4, 2025

Always very pleasant to the Mason family.He will sadly be missed.

Graham Madoc

November 4, 2025

Condolences to all David´s family what an icon he was here in Southland, he will be greatly missed by many in our community.

Valerie Pope

November 4, 2025

Sorry for your loss Helen .He will be missed

Lynne Hunt

November 4, 2025

Hello Helen and family, I am very sad to read of David passing away. He was such a character and a fine businessman, so well known in Invercargill and Southland. He knew his antiques and the families around Southland. He saved so much of our history and treasured things decades before anyone else thought to. RIP Davd. Lynne (Ferguson) Hunt, Invercargill

Keith Hotton

November 4, 2025

Sadly David you have potted your last ball mate. RIP
Keith Hotton

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