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Ivan John "John, JB, Bestie" BEST
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Ivan BEST Obituary
6.8.1952 - 14.2.2026
Passed away peacefully at Hawthorndale Care Village. Beloved husband of Maree for 54 years. Father and father-in-law of Terry and Trish (Invercargill), and Craig (Melbourne). Loved Grandad Best of Hannah and Claire (Invercargill) and Alex (Melbourne). Loved brother and brother-in-law, and uncle to all his nieces and nephews. A special thank you to the staff and management at Hawthorndale Care Village who looked after John in his final hours. Their kindness and attention was very much appreciated by John's Family. In accordance with John's wishes a private cremation will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. We invite friends and family to join us at the Southland Tavern at 2.00pm. Messages for the Best Family can be sent to PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840 or on John's tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/john.
Passed away peacefully at Hawthorndale Care Village. Beloved husband of Maree for 54 years. Father and father-in-law of Terry and Trish (Invercargill), and Craig (Melbourne). Loved Grandad Best of Hannah and Claire (Invercargill) and Alex (Melbourne). Loved brother and brother-in-law, and uncle to all his nieces and nephews. A special thank you to the staff and management at Hawthorndale Care Village who looked after John in his final hours. Their kindness and attention was very much appreciated by John's Family. In accordance with John's wishes a private cremation will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. We invite friends and family to join us at the Southland Tavern at 2.00pm. Messages for the Best Family can be sent to PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840 or on John's tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/john.
Published by Southland Times on Feb. 17, 2026.
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