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Reece McDONALD Obituary

After an unexpected medical event on Saturday, October 12, 2024, aged 47 years. Dearly loved husband of Jo Sharp and father of Lauren and Cam, and Finlay. Adored Poppa of Sunday, and Stirling. This is such a shock to us, and we would love to extend the invite for everyone to join us to celebrate Reece's life at the Stadium Southland Tomorrow, Thursday, at 1.00pm. He was such a people person, and it would be a real tribute to his memory. If you wish to view the service via livestream, please go to the Avenal Park Website, Obituaries Page and click the link on Reece's page. Messages to McDonald Family, C/- PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9840


Published by Southland Times on Oct. 15, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Reece McDONALD

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Andrea Smith

October 18, 2024

Socked and very sad to hear this. So much energy for life and work, he will leave a big gap. Deepest sympathy to you Jo and your family -kindest regards

Marie Knight

October 17, 2024

Wow what a fitting service for an amazing man. I have fond memories of a fun loving man who was so very proud of his family. As a client of GoodTech I will miss his visits, professional support, and advice.
Quinton I just can't imagine what you are going through.
I want to pass on our consonances to you all from myself
Marie and my team at Aurora Funeral Services.

Gérard and Angela Jackson QFS

October 17, 2024

So sorry to hear of Reeces passing what a shock. I will miss Reecey Boy and his good sense of humour and catching up at the bakery. RIP Take care Jo and family

Christine and Wayne Keith

October 17, 2024

To all the McDonald and families of Reece .Jan and Barry were our neighbours in Conway crescent so we watched the cousins all together great times .our love and prayers go to you all .

Sharyn and Harry Whyte

October 17, 2024

Duncan and Family, so sad to read of the death of your Son, can remember him as a child in Winton, a twinkle in his eye. Thinking of you all.

Wendy M

October 17, 2024

My heartfelt condolences to you Jo and all of Reece´s family and friends. I knew him through work. Reece was such a cool guy, full of positive and happy vibes. Huge loss to you and everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. Stay strong. RIP Reecey
Wendy M

Chris Sharp

October 17, 2024

Dear Jo and Family, so sorry for your loss. I knew Reece through work back in the Ubix days and always had a good laugh. He will be missed

Chris Sharp

Trish & Lindsay Moore

October 16, 2024

Dear Jo - sending condolences and all our love sadly there are no words that will ease the terrible loss that you and your family are going through.
All our love Trish & Lindsay Moore (Oamaru)

Rhys & Jen Laraman

October 16, 2024

To Jo, Lauren, Cam, and Finlay. So sorry to hear this news, such a shock for you all. Always loved seeing Reece at family events, most recently at Aunty Isobels funeral in Gore. He was one of the "good guys"and loved catching up. I am sorry we can't be there to celebrate Reece life on Thursday. Rhys and I would have love to have been there. Thinking of you all and the extended family.

Love Rhys, Jen, Paige and Grace Laraman.

Christine and Lisa (Caroline Eve)

October 16, 2024

To Jo and family, we are terribly sorry to hear about the loss of Reece. Thinking of you at this difficult time.

Mark Kerrison

October 16, 2024

I was very sad to read of Reece's passing. When I arrived in Invercargill in 2013 to work at the Tiwai Smelter for the year, Reece took me under his wing and introduced me to the local cycling scene. He was such a great bloke who has gone way too early. I consider him a true friend.

Our sincere condolences to Jo and family.

Mark and Wendy Kerrison, Sunshine Coast, Queensland

Ellen Ballantyne

October 16, 2024

My sympathy to you Duncan, this must have been a shock, to you all, Sincerely Ellen Ballantyne.

Carrie & Hamish Graham

October 15, 2024

Such a shock to see this. Thinking of you and your whanau Jo. Arohanui

Martin Lowe

October 15, 2024

We are sorry to hear of the passing of Reece.
Jo and family, we feel so deeply for you all.
Reece, this is not the way to retire, and you have left us all far too soon.
We have known you as a hard-working Ricoh dealer and on the occasions when we have been away on conference meetings and incentive trips, we have always enjoyed your company and input, a mighty fine guy.
Those left behind, Jo, your family, friends, and the business world, there certainly will be a big hole that can never be filled.
May the memories flow on.
We would like you to accept our condolences during this difficult time.
Paul and Martin and our Ricoh Team from the East Coast, Gisborne.

Tony & Frances Shepherd

October 15, 2024

We were shocked to hear this devastating news - our thoughts to Jo and family. Reece had a great sense of humor and was a genuine good guy taken too soon. He be sadly missed by many.

Blair and Janeen Valentine - Nelson

October 15, 2024

So sorry to hear this tragic news and our thoughts go out to Jo and family. Loved working with you Reece. Loved your sense of humour and you were such a genuine guy who would go out of his way to help others. You will be sadly missed.

Sandra Wilson ( White )

October 15, 2024

Gone way to soon and my condolence's to Jo and family. I worked with Reece back in the day when he was at the bakery. Reece was a good work mate and we all had lots of laughs . He will Sadly missed by many

Rebecca Grant

October 15, 2024

I´m going to miss the banter on a bunch ride. You encouraged me to do something that I thought I would not be able to achieve. The ride will never be the same without you. Love to Jo and the family.

Karena Gibson

October 15, 2024

My deepest condolences Jo to you and your family.. my heart goes out to you with love and light

Marg

October 14, 2024

Jo all you can do when tragedy strikes out of the blue like this is cling hard to your loved ones and accept the support offered by friends and whanau.
Remember the wonderful times spent with Reece and the love you shared. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Take comfort in knowing Reece was living his best life.

Kathy Ngeru

October 14, 2024

My thoughts and love go out to Reece McDonald's family at this time. I am devastated to read about Reece's death having known him for many years in a work capacity.
His pleasant demeanor and smile was infectious.
RIP Reece

Bruce & Jan Cowan

October 14, 2024

Jo and family. Sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Reece, he will be missed from the Invercargill scene, a gentle, helpful mate from a while ago for us. But still a vibrant memory in my mind. Hold tight to the memories.

Tracy Henton

October 14, 2024

What a massive loss and so shocked to hear this devastating news, always so positive and awesome all rounder. Thoughts are with Jo and the family.

Ingrid Scott

October 14, 2024

Our heart goes out to you Jo during this incredibly difficult time.
We are thinking of you, your family and your team. We would like to wish you strength and comfort as you navigate this very sad time.
Propertyscouts team Invercargill

Nilesh Parshotam

October 14, 2024

Deepest condolences to the family for such sad news so suddenly. Had known Jo and Reece for pretty much 15+ years of my career at Vodafone. Our thoughts are with with you Jo at this time.

Scott and Amanda Whitaker

October 14, 2024

I am going to miss you my friend. it wont be the same without you here. Loved our catch and antics over a cold one or more. You are truly one of the good guys and have left us way too soon. Rest easy mate.

Sue Clarke

October 14, 2024

Shocked and stunned to read of Reece's passing - a lover of life gone way too soon.

Sending deepest condolences to Jo and family, and the Good Tech team.

Sue Clarke

Steve Moulden

October 14, 2024

Our deepest sympathies to Reece's family and friends. We have dealt with Reece in the Office Equipment market and caught up at the Toshiba conference in Goldcoast this year. Copierworld Staff Hamilton.

Claudine & Ronny Smith-Barker (Kaikoura)

October 14, 2024

Thinking of you Jo, Lauren, Findlay and family at the sudden passing of Reece. Our hearts go out to you all at such a difficult time.
Love and hugs to each of you x

Mike Hardiman

October 14, 2024

So sorry to hear , hugs to all the family

Darryl Hewitson

October 14, 2024

Jo and family. Sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Reece, one of life's characters. Please accept my deepest condolences and sympathies on your loss.

Jenny Griffiths

October 14, 2024

Love to all the whanau.

Jason & Ursula Kennedy

October 14, 2024

Simply one of the best guys you could ever hope to know. Lit up the room with his humour and positivity. Will be dearly missed by the many, many people who knew him. Much love to Jo, Lauren, Finlay and all the rest of his family and friends

Kathryn Macgregor

October 14, 2024

Reading the Obits from Canterbury this morning was shocking to say the least when I read this one. What a loss of one of the good guys and huge loss of humour. Our family are shocked. RIP Reece and HUGE aroha to the Sharp & McDonald whanau.

Fraser Hewett

October 14, 2024

I´m guna miss our coffee catch ups and epic yarns. A great man who gave so much to the community. My thoughts are with Jo and the family at this time.

Dianne Logan

October 14, 2024

So sad to hear this news, a man in the prime of his life with so much potential for the future who was always happy to have a chat and cared about people.

Carolyn Owen & Kaitlyn Brown

October 14, 2024

Our deepest condolences to you all. It´s been a huge shock for everyone. Carolyn Owen and Kaitlyn Brown

October 15, 2024

Left this world while riding his bike at Sandy Point. Much loved son-in-law of the late Amy Sharp, brother-in-law of Trudee Sharp, Steve Galog, Bindi Sharp, Quinton Sharp & Toni-Marie Gibson. Favourite and fun-loving uncle to Johnny and Cael Galog, Hughan Sharp and Charlin Smith, and James Sharp.
Will be sorely missed

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for Reece McDONALD

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