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Desmond SUTHERLAND Obituary

SUTHERLAND,
Desmond (Des):
Ex RNZAF Flt/Sgt Y81534. On September 16, 2019, after a long courageous battle with cancer, in his 73rd year, Des sadly passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband and soulmate of Natalie (nee Insall), dearest ever father of Troy, Wade, and the late Talia Kaye, loving father-in-law of Hannah, and Rachel. Kind, caring Grandad of Luke, Lavinia, Ashlee, Lilly, and Max.
Goodbye our Darling Des, until we meet again.
A private family service has been held.

Published by The Press on Sep. 21, 2019.

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Lyn Bevin

September 21, 2019

To Natalie and family Blue and i would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you all at such a sad time. Des was your righthand man Nat who we always enjoyed our catchups with . We all had some great times together loads of laughs. All our love Lyn and Blue.

September 21, 2019

SUTHERLAND,
Desmond (Des):
Dearly loved son-in-law of the late Pat and Joan Insall (Nelson and Roxburgh), loved brother-in-law of Heather (dec) and David Leitch (Nelson), Denise de Garnham (Nelson), Wendy and Steve McLennan (Lincoln), and Deanna and Ron Sydney (Dunedin). Loved and respected by his nephews and nieces.
He fought a good battle,
now dear Des – Rest.
Moe Moe Ra

September 21, 2019

SUTHERLAND,
Desmond (Des):
Beloved son of the late Rose and Alexander Sutherland, beloved brother and brother-in-law of Roger (dec), Colin and Christine (Rotorua), Julie and Ray (Waipu), Kaye (Christchurch), and beloved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews.
A very special person
taken way too soon.
Rest in Peace.

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