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Henry RODERIQUE Obituary

On Thursday, September 14, 2023, aged 79 years. Our loving, cheeky, naughty, and one-of-a-kind dad, grandad and great-grandad passed away peacefully at home to the sound of the sea. Dearly loved husband of the late Linley, much loved Dad, and father-in-law of Craig, Mark, Patricia and Shaun, Matthew*, Janine and Lyle, and Karen. Doting grandad and great-grandad to his 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. An honorary grandad to many others. A service to celebrate Dennis' life will be held in the Bluff Community Church, 56 Foyle St, Bluff, on Tuesday, September 19, at 11.30am, followed by stories and laughter at the Te Rau Aroha Marae at 1.00pm. Messages to 293 Gore Street, Bluff. The sand may brush off. The salt may wash away. The tans may fade. But memories will last forever.


Published by Southland Times on Sep. 18, 2023.

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Carol and Tim Wood

September 19, 2023

Our sympathies and love to all the family.
We know how missed Dennis will be.

Allan & Dot

September 19, 2023

Craig, Mark, Patricia, Janine, Karen & Extended Family.
Our Deepest Sympathy.
There will be no more "Put the jug on Allan"
No more yarns, and keeping an eye on who is coming up the harbour.
You will be always in our Hearts
Love Allan, Dot & Family

Eleanor Roderique

September 18, 2023

Nomore a Watch to stand, Old Sailor.
For you are drifting on an ebbing tide.
Eight Bells has rung. Dog Watch is done.
A new Berth waits you on the other side.
Your Ship is anchored in God's Harbour.
And though his sailors are of equal rank.
there'll be Shipmates on the deck to greet you.
And Pipe, as you ascend the Plank..
Her boilers with full head of steam.
Cargo stowed and Galley stored.
Just waiting to get underway.
When the last Hand comes aboard.
Look sharp! That Hand is you, Old Sailor.
And you'll be sailing out on Heavenly Seas.
So may the wind be ever at your back.
Fair weather. And God speed!

Love you so much and I will miss you heaps ,from your sister Eleanor ( doll) .

Tony Skerrett

September 18, 2023

Sorry to hear of Dennis passing..he was definitely 1 of a kind .great yarns,great memories..he will b missed.

Judy johnstone

September 18, 2023

My deepest sympathy to the roderique families in the loss of dennis

Cliff and Irene Barnes

September 18, 2023

With memories of a daredevil young larakin from the Bluff days long ago. Sending our condolences to the family.

Judy johnstone

September 18, 2023

My condolences to the roderique families in the passing of Dennis

Gaye Schaffer

September 18, 2023

To all of Dennis“s Family. We pass on our thoughts to you all and would just say how much your obituary sounded just like Dennis. Even though it has been many a year since I have seen Dennis he was someone who had that charisma that identified him and left you smiling. One of my childhood favs. It is sad to hear of his passing and for us it is no longer the parents but the loss of our cousins that are at the forefront.
"When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure." Take care
All our regards Gaye (Roderique) and Neville Schaffer

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