Desmond Barry "Salty" COX

FUNERAL HOME

Southern Funeral Homes

106 Hokonui Dve

Gore, Southland

Desmond COX Obituary

At Gore Hospital on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Devoted husband of the late Valerie (Flo). Loved uncle and friend to many. A celebration of Salty and Flo's life will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2.00pm at their home 83 Hazeldine Road, Freshford, then to Waikaia Rugby Rooms for a brew. You are welcome to wear your cowboy hats and boots.

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Published by Southland Times on Jan. 3, 2026.

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