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Michael Gerard "Spike" GRIFFIN

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Michael GRIFFIN Obituary

Passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, in Invercargill, aged 69. Much loved son of the late Vesper and Patrick Griffin, and brother of the late Wayne, and Chris (Grocer) Griffin. Loved brother of Barb and Ross (Smilie) Millard. Beloved dad of Amy, Lilly, Ella, and Meg, and cherished father-in-law of Andrew, Tom, and Olly. A very proud and loving Poppa to Beau-Harper, Ardie, Marlow, Maverick, and Claude. Cherished Uncle Spike to Ashley, Ricky, and the girls and Jervase, Shaun and the girls. "Mickey/Spike" to his many special friends. A service to celebrate Michael's life will be held in the St Thérèse of Lisieux Catholic Church, 40 Perth Street, Invercargill, on Monday, December 22, at 1.00pm. This will be followed by a private cremation. Messages to 28 Perth Street, Invercargill 9810.

"Long or short, Spike?"


Published by Southland Times from Dec. 19 to Dec. 20, 2025.

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17 Entries

Julie Moss

December 24, 2025

Dearest Lilly and family, Iam so sorry for your loss.

Juliet Weston

December 22, 2025

My sincere sympathy to you Barb and Ross and girls in the passing of Spike and remembering him with fond memories.

Audrey Little

December 22, 2025

Barb, Smilie and families, Deepest sympathy to you all.
Audrey Little.

Chris & Cec Leonard

December 22, 2025

Barbara and Ross, a sad time for you, Spike seemed to always be about. 2 schools, same rugby team, sold our house and many times blow karting at Oreti Beach, some amazing memories. Take care.

Jenny Pascoe

December 22, 2025

Please accept our sincere condolences to the family. Michael will be fondly remembered. May he rest in peace.

Susan Auton

December 21, 2025

To Barbara, Ross and family and Michael's girls.
My deepest condolences on the passing of Micheal.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Susan Auton (nee Morrison)

Mike Boyd

December 21, 2025

Thoughts with you Barbara.
Memories of both happy and sad times from Tanner Street

Judy Carter

December 20, 2025

Condolences to all of Michael´s family at this very sad time. Judy Carter ( Pierce family)

Oscar Steentjes and Maxine Knowler

December 20, 2025

Sad to hear the passing of Mike (Spike) Condolences to the extended Griffin family´s.

Sal Griffith

December 20, 2025

Our thoughts are with you all . He was a character to say the least.
Much love
Sally Griffith (Pierce family )

Rex Pankhurst

December 20, 2025

Barbara, Ross & Spikes wider family. Please accept our condolences at this sad and difficult time.

Rex and Charlayne Pankhurst

Anna dwyer

December 20, 2025

Much sympathy to you Barbara and family. Thinking of you all
Anna Dwyer (Pierce)

Edgar & Pam Potter

December 19, 2025

Condolences Barbara and Ross and wider family. Always a difficult time.

Robertson Family

December 19, 2025

Robertson Family
To Barbara, you have the deepest of sympathy from us all with the passing of Michael .
Barry Katherine Sally and Stephen

Mike Hughes

December 19, 2025

My thoughts are with family at this sad time.Many fond memories and fun times with Spike in NZ and running of the bulls in Spain.

Neil and Christine Buchanan

December 19, 2025

To Barbara ,Ross and the Millard and Griffin families. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time with the passing of Spike .You all have had a tough year and we feel for you .

Judy Lawrie

December 19, 2025

Sending deepest sympathy to Michael´s family, he has been a family friend since he sold mum´s house many years ago. Judy and Ken Lawrie.

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