John GALLAGHER Obituary

You will be so missed. I will miss swapping wine with you but will enjoy a bottle of yours tonight. Great celebration of your life today. A story to share was going to the blossom festival and you got to Gore on your motorbike frozen it was snowing in central mum warmed you up with food and dad went and got an old army great coat covered in sawdust gave it a shake and off you went. Next day mum dad where walking past a heap of motorbikers when Aunty Dot and Uncle Russell rung out and a big hug infront of his mates. Thanks so much for the coat. Mum and Dad had a special spot for John along with us a fantastic cousin who would call me at Christmas that was special Love to all the Family

just a good buggar

Maree and Family
So sorry to read of John's passing.
Memories of Invercargill in 70's, Cunningham Street, Port Craig Timber Co and John fishing with his brother My thoughts are with you, Jan Hickey and on behalf of the late Pat Hickey

To Maree and Family,
So sorry to hear of John's passing,thinking of you all.
Colin and Lynley Cameron

I am very sorry to hear of John's passing. although I haven't seen John for many years, I fondly remember the good old days, the times we shared when our kids were young. You were living in Stobo Street and myself in Price Street.
Condolences Maree, Christopher and family.
Gillian Saunders

Maree and family , I´m so sorry for your loss and I felt so sad on hearing of John´s passing .
I have fond memories of him and I loved that he was such a character .John you are my favourite boy cousin .
Sending Big hugs to you all .
Love from Pam and Brendon Topliss .

So sad to hear this news. A special friend and fishing industry colleague from way back, kind and generous person. I will miss our catch ups, John.

Sincere Condolences to the Gallagher Whanau and very sorry I can´t be there Tuesday.

Fare thee well, John. A life well lived.

Kia ora Maree
Condolences to you and whanau of the hairy one.
John Gallagher, I have fine memories of the time I spent fishing with John.
Take care whanau
Mihi Aroha
Stewart Bull
The other hairy one

I knew John and Maree in the mid 70's, in Invercargill.
He was building a fishing boat at the time, and was doing a fine job.
They were living in Stobo Street, Grasmere or thereabouts.
He was a lovely person.

Thinking of you all at this very sad time and remembering all the great times we cousins spent together in our younger days holidaying in Manapouri. He will be dearly missed.
Much love Margaret Pethick (Rhodes)

To Maree and family
Our heartfelt condolences
For your sad loss of a very good friend and whitebaiter
It was our pleasure to have known John over the years on the riverbank and will be missed
From Harold and Ngaire

It is with sadness I read of John's passing. Although I haven't seen John for many years I remember fondly growing up together and
the many visits that John loved on our farm in Waimumu.
My condolences to Maree and the family.