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Kevin KIRBY Obituary

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Kev; in his 76th year, peacefully at Hospice South Canterbury, surrounded by his loving family. Much loved and cherished husband and best friend of Rayleen. A supportive, caring and proud dad of Glenn and Hetty, Jo and Bevan Ross, and Dayle and Jane. A devoted Pop to Brittany, Aaliyah, Brontee, Dylan, and Blake. Loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle to his extended families. A graveside service to celebrate Kev's life will be held at the Timaru Cemetery (Collin's Street entrance) on Tuesday, March 4, at 2.00pm. Donations to Hospice South Canterbury or Cancer Society would be much appreciated and can be left at the service. Messages to: the Kirby family, C/- PO Box 4091, Highfield, Timaru 7942.


Published by Timaru Herald on Mar. 1, 2025.

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Rachel Scott

March 4, 2025

To Rayleen and family, and to Brian and Cecilia. Sorry to hear of the passing of Kevin. Thinking of you all at this time Rachel Scott (Sharyn & Ricky Gordon)

Nicky & Bob Merritt

March 4, 2025

Dear Rayleen & Family, thinking of you all at this very sad & difficult time, sending our love to you all.

Michael John Carroll

March 3, 2025

To Raylene and family,
Please accept our deepest condolences in the sad loss of Kevin.
Mike and Diane Carroll

Carol Monk

March 3, 2025

I was so saddened to hear of Kevin's passing. My thoughts are with you Rayleen and family. Kevin was a top bloke and a real gentleman, so lovely to work with back in the Paper Plus days and he had huge knowledge of the stationery business.

Tracy McDonald

March 3, 2025

Rayleen and family I´m sorry for the lost of Kevin. Have happy memories of camping back in the day. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Brian Gosney

March 3, 2025

To Rayleen and family, and Brian and Cecilia. Please accept our deepest sympathy in your sad loss of Kevin. RIP. Brian and Joan Gosney Melbourne

Glenys &Colin Hawke

March 2, 2025

Rayleen and family, very sad to read this.Condolences to you and the family.

Madeline Kilgour

March 2, 2025

To Rayleen and family. We are sorry to hear of Kevin's passing. He has been through some difficult times in the last few years with his health... He can now rest in peace. Our thoughts are with you. Madeline and Garry Kilgour.

Val White - SC Jaguar Owners Club

March 2, 2025

RIP my friend. I will miss our chats when reminding me about Jaguar functions and my hug when I next saw you. Who is going to send me all those 'funnies' that you sent on to me as they were so good. I will miss you so much. My condolences to Rayleen and family, I am thinking of you. Val White - SC Jaguar Owners Club

Viv Peebles

March 2, 2025

Rayleen and family.

We were so sorry to read of Kevin's passing. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.

He is now free of pain.
Treasure your Memories.

Viv and Warren Peebles.

Terri kitto

March 2, 2025

To Rayleen and family very sad to read of Kevin's passing thinking of you at this sad time

Carmel Aitcheson

March 1, 2025

Dad worked with Kevin for a number of years at a couple of places in town....... may he rest in peace...... so sorry for your loss Mrs Kirby from Jim's Family

Trevor Stowell

March 1, 2025

Hi Rayleen and family, so hear about your sad loss. As you know I started and went to Kurow School with him. Bloody good guy. We will all miss him, RIP m8,catch up sometime. Trevor Stowell

Cynthia Stapleton

March 1, 2025

Condolences to the Kirby family

Kasey + Harris Family

March 1, 2025

Sending our Condolences to you all, Lots of Love to you Rayleen xo

Elva Toshach

March 1, 2025

Deepest sympathy to Kevin's wife and family. Wow, lovely man. Built our McRaeway A Frame in Pareora in the the 70's. Thank you Kevin xxxx

Dave Barron

March 1, 2025

Rayleen and family, we were so sad to hear of the loss of Kevin. He was a wonderful guy and a true gentleman. Thinking of you all at this sad time and know that you will treasure the memory of happier times you shared.
Diane, Dave Barron and family.

rose king

March 1, 2025

Kevin, I'm sorry to hear you have passed on, you have been an inspiration to a lot of us.
Rayleen please wrap the love and memories around yourself to heal from the loss of a very loving husband.
Rose King
Jaguar Owners Club

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