Passed peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Resthaven Village, on January 4, 2026; in his 85th year. Dearly loved husband of Ethel* (Tracey), and Hilda*, treasured father and father-in-law of Vickie* Hagen-Campbell, Leah and Pam Campbell, Charles* Campbell, Sharon* Daly, Linda and Alan Hogg, Donna and Dane Hatcher, William Jackson, Paula and Graham Hume, adored Pop of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Loved brother of David and Marilyn, and cherished uncle of Kate and John. Special thanks to all the staff at Resthaven. A service for Bert will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 2.00pm, in the Gore RSA, then followed by a private cremation. Messages to 3 Surrey Street, Gore 9710.
(*denotes deceased)

Published by Southland Times on Jan. 6, 2026.