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Rohan HORRELL Obituary

Died at home with his family, after a well fought battle with cancer, on Thursday, May 22, 2025. He was the loved dad and father- in-law of Zelia and Jack Grizzo (Frankton), Zachariah (Riversdale), and Zebulon and Halina (Upper Hutt). Rohan was a proud pop to Zeffren Brian Grizzo. He was also deeply valued by Zella Downing. Cherished son of the late Bill and Claire, and big brother and brother-in-law to Anne Marie and Struan McCrostie (Arrowtown), Lisa and Shane Thompson (Dunedin), and the late Susan. Rohan will also be missed by his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Rohan's life will be held at the Riversdale Community Centre on Friday, May 30, at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Riversdale Cemetery. Thereafter the family invites you to gather back at the Riversdale Community Centre to share further memories of Rohan over a few cold beers or a cuppa, and some lamb from The Montana Flat farm. The family wish to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who cared for and supported Rohan during his final months, and to the army of friends who gave Rohan, what he called, "the best weeks of his life". In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Riversdale St John's Building Fund at the service. Messages to Rohan Horrell, c/- Southern Funeral Home, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore 9710.


Published by Southland Times on May 24, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Rohan HORRELL

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Carol and Peter Riddle

June 2, 2025

Condolences to all of Rohans family at this very sad time.

James Elder

June 1, 2025

Another Riversdalian taken too young. My condolences to the family.

Liz Clark

May 31, 2025

Sending deepest sympathy to Rohan´s family and friends. I am sorry I could not attend the service. I know there would have been a few good stories told and lots of our class attending. Liz and Ritchie Clark

Audrey McBain

May 30, 2025

To Rohans family please a your deepest sympathy in the passing of a lovely guy Ron and Audrey

Colleen Mackay

May 30, 2025

Deepest sympathy to the Horrell families at this very sad time. Another young Riversdalian taken too soon.
Kindest regards
Colleen Mackay and family

Annie and Matt Bourque

May 30, 2025

Matt and I are sending our love and gratitude for the grand times we spent with Rohan and you all.

Jeannie & Sandro Dyer

May 30, 2025

We were so very sorry to hear of Rohan’s passing. Our thoughts are with you all on Friday as you celebrate his life.

John McLeay

May 29, 2025

Our kindest regards and condolences to the family at this time of loss .
Kindest thought
John McLeay

Riversdale Bowling Club

May 27, 2025

Riversdale Bowling Club
Would like to extend our condolences to Rohan's family and friends.
He was a valued member of the club and often called in when back in Riversdale for a yarn and a catchup.R.I.P

Riversdale Rugby Football Club

May 27, 2025

The Riversdale Rugby Football Club members past and present wish to acknowledge Rohan´s contributions to the club over his life.

Rohan was a well respected player and club member which led to many long term friendships and shared memories.

Our rugby club and it´s members offer our condolences and sympathy to his family.

May he rest in peace.

Steve Mackay

May 27, 2025

To Rohan´s family

We send our heartfelt condolences for the loss of Rohan.

Unfortunately, we can not make the celebration of Rohan´s life in Riversdale, but we will be thinking of you all in the coming days.

Wishing you peace and comfort through this difficult time.

Patti and Steve Mackay, and Christina and Matthew

Iain MacCallum

May 26, 2025

Condolences to Rohan's family. Rohan I will never forget that smile and your kindness towards me. Happy days and great fun playing bowls with and against you. Go well my friend. Scotty

Tim Conlon

May 24, 2025

Condolences to Rohan's family. I was a old school mate at St Peters in Gore and have fond memories of him.

Maria & Brent Scammell

May 24, 2025

Sending our heartfelt condolences to everyone on the sad loss of Rohan.

May 24, 2025

My beautiful Roh-meo...
Our hearts melded together forever
Yours always... Jeanie-ette


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Memorial Events
for Rohan HORRELL

May

30

Service

1:30 p.m.

Riversdale Community Centre

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106 Hokonui Dve, Gore