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John Kevin WINDLE

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Gore, Southland

John WINDLE Obituary

(Formerly of Waikaka), at home in Gore, surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, aged 76 years. Cherished and loved husband of Marilyn for 51 years, loved and respected dad and father-in-law of Brendan and Rebecca (Melbourne), Sean (Wellington), and fun-loving grandad of Xavier, Damon; and Belle. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Mike and Ronnie, Denis and Heather, Mary-Ann, Peter and Jenni; *Allan and Helen Miller, *Harold and *Iola Miller, Elaine and *Eddie Weti, *Ivan and Greta Miller, Alma and *Ted Norman, Janice and Doc Wilson, and loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate the life of John will be held in the Church Of The Blessed Sacrament, Ardwick Street, Gore, on Tuesday, November 11, at 12noon, followed by refreshments in the Gore RSA, Bowler Avenue, before the interment at Waikaka Cemetery. Donations may be made to Hospice Southland. Livestream available at www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz. Heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Gore Hospital, Gore District Nurses, and Hospice Southland for allowing John to be cared for at home. Messages to: 65 Ruia Street, Gore 9710.
(*denotes deceased)


Published by Southland Times on Nov. 8, 2025.

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17 Entries

Gregg Gilder

Earlier today

Sorry to read of Johns Passing, He was a good friend of mine in the good old
days of the 60s & 70s in Gore.
Gregg Gilder, Tauranga.

Robyn and Graeme Young

Earlier today

Thinking of you Marilyn and your family. You'll have some fantastic memories may they be of great comfort as you work through your loss of John. Sending you strength.

Shona Byars

Yesterday

Marilyn & family - saddened to hear of John´s passing. Sincere condolences from Shona Byars and family.

Margaret Maslin

Yesterday

Condolences to all the family/families, a sad time for all. The memories are flooding around and the laughter, the games/ticks that were played out and on still being tears of joy. RIP John you will be missed , but not forgotten., regards Totty and Marg Maslin.

Lorraine Borthwick

Yesterday

Deepest Sympathies to you Marilyn and all the family
A very sad time My thoughts are with you all

Terry and Eleanor Millane

Yesterday

Deepest sympathy to you all RIP John

Sue English

Yesterday

To Marilyn and family, so very sorry to read of johns passing, my sincere condolences to you and your family

Vaughan Christopher Mckinnel

November 8, 2025

Sorry to hear,my thoughts are with the family,thinking of you all RIP John

Kathryn Macgregor

November 8, 2025

Sad to read this. Condolences to Marilyn, Brendon, Sean and extended family.

Kathryn Macgregor
Canterbury

Brian Mckinnel

November 8, 2025

Marilyn and all the Windle family. So very sorry to learn of John´s passing please accept our sincere sympathy. So pleased we were able to see you both a couple of times in recent months when you were in Kapiti. John was a great groomsman at our wedding many years ago. He was an important part of our social life in our youth. Kindness Regards to you all. Brian & Maree McKinnel

Kevin O'Brien

November 8, 2025

My deepest sympathy to Marilyn and family.
I shed a tear when I got told so sad,Now he be holding the big bar up in the sky with Eddie, Michael(Irish),Jude,and rest of them,,
Rest in peace John you got a heart of gold, I have enjoyed my time with you...
Will see you again...

Clark McDowall

November 8, 2025

Sincerest condolences to the Windle family. I'm originally from Gore and used to know John very well and am friends with Windle family members. I remember John as a bloody good bloke. All the best to Marilyn and the family.

Trevor Bone

November 8, 2025

Deepest sympathy
Remember the good times
Trevor Bone

Trevor Bone

November 8, 2025

Deepest sympathy to all
Remember the good times
From Trevor

Olive & David

November 8, 2025

Thinking of you all at this sad time ...John was a fun loving guy ..many memories we shared ...such a "good buggar "....RIP. John

Margaret Macgregor

November 8, 2025

Marilyn, Brendon,Sean and families thinking of you all at this very sad time. John was such a friendly character and will be so missed by you all.
Love Margaret Macgregor

Ray Mair

November 8, 2025

To Marilyn , Windle & Miller Families. Condolences to you all on the sad death of John . Many fond 1960/70s memories of the Windle Boys in Gore , Fun Times . John and his wicked sense of humour, worked hard , played harder .
Rest in Peace , Steak Eyes . Thinking of you all .
Ray Mair

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