Death Notices
Death

THOMAS, Russell Douglas

02.09.1960 — 25.02.2023

With great sadness, we wish to advise that Russell passed away peacefully at home after a short illness, with Karen his dearly loved best friend, soulmate, and wife by his side. He was 62 years old. Loved Dad of Kurt, Matty, and Step-dad of Matthew. Loved son of Kathy* and Red* and favourite son-in-law of Pat and Colin Sinclair. Cherished younger brother and brother-in-law of Margie and Dave Stenton, David, Michael, Mark, Judi* and Tony Emmerson, Lindsay, Cindy and Peter Kennedy. Treasured brother-in-law of Chris and Louise Sinclair, and much loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A Bluffy admired and loved by so many.
“It is what it is”

A service to celebrate Russell’s life will be held on Friday, March 3, 2023, at the Invercargill Christian Centre, Leet Street, Invercargill, commencing at 1.00pm. Interment to follow at Greenpoint Cemetery. Messages to 252 Marine Parade, Bluff or can be left on Russell’s tribute page at www.distinctfunerals.co.nz...
(*denotes deceased)