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Bertram McKELVIE Obituary

McKELVIE, Bertram John (Red). At McKenzie Healthcare, Geraldine on Saturday 23 April 2022; aged 76 Years. Loved son of the late Douglas and Sylvia. Dearly loved father and father in law of Chris and Prue. Beloved brother and brother in law of MaryAnn Murray, and Dennis (deceased), and Charles Olmstead (deceased), Paul and Linda, Michael and Bronwyn, Carol and Mark Smith. Loved uncle and friend of Adam, Angela, Jenna and Mikala, Siri and Camille, Cameron and Blair. Loved and cherished cousin and companion of Elaine Barwell, and "John" to Sharon, Lindsay, Laura and Emma, Christine, David and Angus. "Now resting in peace and tuning his guitar in heaven". A service to celebrate Red's life will be held at Aoraki Funeral Services Chapel, 160 Mountain View Road, Timaru on Monday 2 May 2022 at 1pm. Messages to 43 George Street, Geraldine 7930. Aoraki Funeral Services, South Canterbury FDANZ
Published by The New Zealand Herald from Apr. 26 to Apr. 27, 2022.

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Lew Goble

December 7, 2024

I knew Red's brother Mike, sorry to hear Red has passed.

Maxine Hight (McKelvie)

May 2, 2022

Thinking of you all today as you say goodbye to John.

Peter J Smith

May 1, 2022

Fond memories of John aka Red at Xavier College 1956-1961. Standard 4,5,and 6 together. Red took Latin in the third form so we were in separate classes. I did not see Red for many years until he came to Timaru and we would catch up on Paddie's Day. Always a lovely boy and man and I am blessed to have known him. Condolences to Elaine and family. RIP Peter J Smith, Timaru.

Tony Moan

April 29, 2022

A great guy thank you for all your or creative juices it was pleasure working along side you. I will always remember you as the consummate perfectionist, you will be dearly missed.

Tony Moan
Aka Chip

Lyn Doull

April 29, 2022

Please accept our condolences to the family of a great friend who will be missed by all who knew Red and his music....

Lynn Watson {Summers]

April 29, 2022

My deepest condolences to all the family. Red was a good friend and a great musician.I loved his sense of humour when were gigging together. I always hear his voice in my mind when stringing my guitar. 'You've got to pull them tight Lynn'' Lots of love my friend and play steel for my Pete up there.

Lesley Walker

April 28, 2022

Condolences Elaine on the passing of Red , his music was a legend, to the many paths he crossed , Lesley

Margaret TODD

April 28, 2022

I am very sorry to hear of John's passing and send my sincere sympathy.
I have many happy memories of John and Carol over the years as we put our Family Tree together.
Margaret,
Timaru.

MR GODFREY MCCORMICK

April 26, 2022

Fond memories from Sydney in the 60s and Auckland. RIP
Godfrey McCormick, Sydney

Ian Thomson

April 26, 2022

Give em one a good ones Red.

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