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Loading...HENDERSON, David Allan (Dave):
Unexpectedly on Monday, October 5, 2026. Aged 77. Much loved father and father-in-law of Brooke and Kerry, Duncan and Lisa, cherished Grandad of Sam, Louise; Molly, Alice, and great-Grandad of Sophie. Loved friend of Lindsey and Jock Moore.
“Ride Free”
A service to celebrate David’s life will be held at the Winton Presbyterian Church , Meldrum Street, Winton on Monday 12th October 2026, at 1pm followed by interment at Forest Hill cemetery. Messages to 91 Tukare Loop, Te Anau 9600 or to David's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream link to the service is available
HENDERSON, David Allan (Dave):
Much loved son of Lance* and Eugenie*, loved brother and brother-in-law of Peter and Delys, Adele* Waymouth, Paul Waymouth and Gael Henderson, loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews. (* denotes deceased).
NICOLL, Bruce William:
Bruce passed peacefully in the early hours of 6 October, surrounded by his family, aged 66 years and six days. He leaves behind cherished partner Mary, his loved sons James and Calvin, and adored granddaughter Ava. Loved son of Helen and Ross Nicoll, brother of Kirsten, Tania, and Bronwyn. In accordance with Bruce’s wishes, family and friends are invited to celebrate his life on Friday 9 October at 1pm at the Newfield Tavern, Centre Street, Invercargill. Please join us to celebrate Bruce’s life. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland would be much appreciated and can be left at his service.Messages may be left on Bruce's tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz