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David John BENFELL

1950 - 2023

BORN

1950

DIED

2023

FUNERAL HOME

Betts Funeral Services Limited

33 North Street

Timaru, Canterbury

David BENFELL Obituary

24.9.1950 - 20.9.2023 Beloved husband of Diane for 52 years. Devoted proud father of Raymond and partner Sara. Cherished, admired and deeply loved granddad of their daughters Lola, Devon, Trinity, and son Rogan. Brother of Les, Faye, Dot, Peter, Gordan and Cynthia. A funeral service for Dave will be held on Wednesday, September 27, at 1.00pm, at Betts Funeral Services, 33 North Street, Timaru. A livestream of the service will be available, please contact Betts for details. "We love you and will miss you, we all wish you the best for the forever journey beyond"


Published by Timaru Herald from Sep. 26 to Sep. 27, 2023.

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Jude and Noel Shefford

September 28, 2023

Our deepest sympathy to you Diane at this very sad time.Was always nice to see David when he needed new shoes.Lots of fond memories in Orari.

Jarred Davies

September 27, 2023

Hi Diane sorry to hear about Dave I'm glad I got to meet him at the port when I worked there I'll miss talking to him thinking of you and family

Michelle Nelson

September 27, 2023

Sorry to hear of Dave's passing. Thinking of you all today as you farewell him.
The Nelson family

Brian and Fridd families

September 27, 2023

Hi Benfell families, so sorry to hear of Dave´s passing. Have great memories of growing up as neighbours in washbournes road, and again in Orari. RIP

Annette August (Wilson)

September 27, 2023

Hi Diane. I am sad to hear of David's death. My sincerest sympathy to you and your family.

Kathy Abbott

September 27, 2023

Hi Diane it's Kathy Abbott I rented your Orari house. I am very sorry to hear of David's passing. I hope you are ok and your family. Such a sad time but you will have lovely memories of David that will live forever within you.

Raewyn Bensemann

September 27, 2023

So sorry to hear of Dave's passing Diane. He is now in a better place, moved on from his suffering and at peace with our loving God. 'In our Fathers House are many rooms - prepared for those who love Him.' Raewyn and Philip Bensemann.

Ronwyn Woo

September 27, 2023

My condolences to Diane and Raymond. My heart is heavy with the loss of my friend Dave. For the fun time in Fiji where Di, Ray and Dave meet me for a visit.Do and I went to school together and have been friends ever since. I love you my dear. So glad I spoke to Dave before his journey started and were able to say goodbye to each other. Hugs and Lolomas yani. Ni sa moce Dave.

Earl Corcoran

September 27, 2023

To Diane and family , My thoughts are with you today as you say goodbye to Dave. Sorry I cant be there to farewell my friend , but will be there in thought.
Earl Corcoran

Chrystal

September 27, 2023

Thinking of you Raymond, Sarah and girls, your Dad was a special character and allways a Gentleman, cherish his memory xo love Chrystal

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Memorial Events
for David BENFELL

Sep

27

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Betts Funeral Services Limited

33 North Street PO Box 772, Timaru

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Betts Funeral Services Limited

33 North Street PO Box 772, Timaru