Gregory SUTHERLAND Obituary

Precious Julie and family,
I cannot comprehend how much pain you are all going through and the huge hole that has been left in your hearts.I am praying that God will carry each one of you and that you will know of His love and compassion.Know that we are all lifting you up in our prayers.
With love,
Angela Walter,Temuka

Dear Greg one very special guy, always there with a ready smile and willing to help in the best way he knew how with compassion, understanding, innovation and humour. Whenever Greg's name comes up, and it has a lot, especially over the last few weeks, there are so many stories of him and the listeners are wiping tears of laughter from their eyes as they hear them. That's Greg...he would love that he has turned sadness into laughter.... long may those wonderful stories continue. And to his family: thank you for sharing your beloved Greg with all of us here in the Mackenzie and at Aoraki...he will be on your shoulders looking out for you every step of the way; of that we are sure...Thanks Greg too, for letting me off that ticket with a few words of caution. Bless you! With great love, Mary and Charlie H xx

It was a privilege to have met Greg, your son, husband, Dad and brother last year as he tended to my Mother, after she too passed away following an accident. His wonderful compassion, humility, humour and knowledge made this difficult time in our lives much easier and memorable....his ability to read our family circumstances and the legalities required were amazing and we couldn't thank him enough. We even had his touches of humour ....He certainly made many lives richer by his much too short but memorable life...such a big loss to everyone... Kind Regards Sue and Lindsay Wallace

Julie and family, so sad to hear about Greg,
When someone we love becomes a memory, memories become treasures, take care of each other

Dear Jeanette. So sorry to hear of the loss of your son Greg. Thoughts are with you and your family. Kind regards Diane Austin ( ex Zealandia)

So sorry for the loss of your lovely man, our thoughts are with you x

Was a shock to hear of Greg's passing , love an thoughts go to Julie an family

So sorry to hear of you loss .Had lots of laughter with Greg when we went to Stewart Island many moons ago when he was stationed in Twizel Our thoughts are with the family at this sad time Regards John Hill

It was a pleasure to have known Greg, our thoughts are with you.

Our deepest sympathy and love to Greg's family. We have only good memories of Greg during his younger years at Leeston. Church, families, rugby etc.

I was very sad to hear the news of Greg's passing
Some of his family go to my church I send my prayers and love to all the family may they know Gods love is with them always.
Love always and God bless from Hayley

So sad to learn of Greg's death. He and Julie did an awesome job as funeral directors at my mother Margaret Hall's funeral 02.06.2020. What a class act. Every aspect covered and executed with kindness, compassion and care. This world is so much less for you not being in it Greg. Sincere condolences to Julie, family, friends, colleagues and all Greg came in contact with. He made our lives so much better. Thank you and farewell Greg. Rest in Peace.

Thinking of you all on the tragic loss of Greg.

Dear Peta, & Anthony and to your family I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. I never really knew him but from what I've read on here he was pretty incredible dad and great fella to those who knew him and the community. My condolences and sympathies are with you both during this time.

Clayton Harrington.

My 1st encounter with Greg was when he was a police officer in Fairlie. I was a school bus driver doing the Tekapo School run fill in for Chrissy, up ahead I saw a police car and a chap got out, he laid down in the middle of the road, on pulling up and opening the doors, he was shocked and said oops your not Chrissy. The children on the bus were laughing and said oh thats Greg he does funny stuff like that... I drove away thinking what a decent officer, was good for a laugh. So sorry for all the family at this tragic loss of a good guy.

Heartfelt thoughts are with you Julie and your family. You will miss Greg's boundless bounce and energy. Quick laughter, brilliant smile, deep kindness and love. From Leanne Bayler, former flatmate and friend.

Sending love and prayers to you all at this sad time. I only met Greg in a professional capacity as a funeral director, with the passing of my father, and a few others, I always came away thinking what a lovely caring man he was. He will be a huge loss to the community.

Condolences to the family. Greg was a great guy and dependable workmate, quick witted and always had a smile. A very sad loss.

Our sincere condolences to you all.
Sue and Neil Rawlins

I first met Greg in 1997 in Twizel and was always impressed by his humour and cheeky personality. He did such a great job with my Mums funeral last year, and it's just unbelievable that this should happen to such a positive, energetic and fun person. Way too early, tragic. Love and Thoughts to Julie and his family.

Send love from my Family to yours at this Sad time, Greg was a true gentleman and a great friend and will be missed. Love from Jamie Wilson and Family

Absolutely stunned to hear of Greg's untimely passing.My thoughts and prayers are with you all, especially Jeanette. Warren Janett

Heartfelt sympathy to Julie and family on the passing of Greg. He was such a caring beautiful soul who enriched all the lives he touched.
His loss will be felt by so many.
Rest in peace.
Owen and Helen Hunter

Our sincere condolences to the Sutherland family.
Sue and Neil Rawlins

To Julie and family.
We are extremely sad and sorry to hear that Greg has left this world. Our sincere heartfelt condolences are with you all. Both Julie and Greg are a team that delivered an outstanding service with the passing of my Dad and I am truly grateful and sad to hear that it is now Greg's time. Our love and thoughts are with you all. love from Jim Tiffen family xxx