(Formerly of Waikaka) Peacefully at Resthaven Village, Gore on Sunday, February 15, 2026, aged 94 years. Loved son of *Bill and *Rachel, loved brother and brother-in-law of *Jim (twin) and Joan (Gore), *Raymond and Gale (Tapanui), respected and loved Uncle of Allan, Russell, *Judith, Alison, Liz; Andrew, Maree, Leisa, and Delwyn.
"Has now gone home to be with his Lord".
A service to celebrate the life of George will be held in the Calvin Community Presbyterian Church, 25 Robertson Street, Gore on Friday, February 20, at 1.30pm followed by the interment at Waikaka Cemetery. Livestream available at
www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz. Special thanks and appreciation to all the staff at Resthaven Village for their diligent and loving care of George over the past 4 years. No cut flowers please. Messages to: 92 Frank Street, Gore 9710 (* denotes deceased).

Published by Southland Times on Feb. 17, 2026.