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Robert SMALL Obituary

SMALL, Robert John (Rob). Born 13 November 1963 - 1 April 2026. Son of late June and Stan Small, Palmerston North. Rob will be greatly missed by his longtime partner Vicki Royal. The two supported each other for almost forever. Loved and survived by his 8 siblings, their husbands and wives, Anne, Valerie and late Kerry, Jill, Lynette, Carol and Warren, Helen and Kevin, Keith and Sharron, and Alan and Janine. Vicki and her three sisters Helen and Trevor, Lyn and Pete and Donna and Greg, Also over 30 Nieces, Nephews and Great Nieces and Great Nephews. Special thanks to all the people who supported us throughout this journey. A service for Rob will be held at Betts Funeral Services, 33 North Street Timaru, on Saturday 11th April at 1pm. Rob and Vicki would like attendees to stay for an after function get together, as this is very important to them both. Messages c/ Small family, PO Box 772, Timaru, 7940. A livestream is available by following the link https:/ /video.ibm.com/channel/ 9mbseN2AvCj



Published by The New Zealand Herald on Apr. 4, 2026.

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Bonnie B

April 12, 2026

Thanks for all the loads you delivered to me. You will be greatly missed

Kris Kan

April 11, 2026

Rest In Peace Rob. You have been a fighter till the end.
You have been an inspiration to me personally and professionally.
I will always remember your smile and positive to everyone and everything that life throws at you.
Our deepest condolences to you Vicky and we are always here if there is anything we can support with.

David & Jenny Rogerson

April 11, 2026

RIP Rob, it's was great working and socialising with you over the years, you are a great person.

Ian & Lynn

April 11, 2026

Rest in peace cous, no more suffering.
Condolence's to Vicky and family.

Pauline

April 11, 2026

Very saddened to hear of Roberts passing. Thinking of all the family today

Chris Lewis

April 10, 2026

I have a heavy heart when I think of my first meeting with Rob, when we first started working together back in 1985. The power of our relationship and the respect I had for Rob that grew from that very first year. Although our paths changed direction, Rob always remembered the important things and connected several times a year. Rob will never be forgotten. RIP my very good friend.

Ian Fisher

April 9, 2026

Hey Rob,
Well you finally made it off site. I am very sad that you have gone too soon. I will miss your constant curiosity. I will really miss your goofy cheerful grin that added so much to our work. You were one of those people who were truly useful and you did everything with a great sense of humour and wit. You will always be remembered. Rest in peace.
My condolences to family and friends.

John Middleton

April 9, 2026

I was very saddened to hear about Rob´s passing. He will be remembered by me for the "energy and life" he had on those around him. My heartfelt condolences go out to his loved ones, and I hope they find comfort in the many memories they hold close. I first met him at Kiwi in 1997 and on every site and every project he was a rock we could all depend on. His lunches were legendary :). I will miss my friend. RIP

Mark Burtenshaw

April 8, 2026

Condolences to Vicky and all family with the passing of Rob. I had the pleasure of knowing Rob during his many visits on winter shuts to service equipment at the Clandeboye Dairy plant. RIP.

Jill Jonasen (new Pedley)

April 6, 2026

My dad built your parents house on Ashley road Tokomaru and we use to bike to catch the school bus to palmy. A long time of acquaintances sorry to hear of your passing. Condolences to all the family.

Rick Etheridge

April 6, 2026

So long Rob, some of my best work years 1987-90 with you, Chris & Chris.
Thoughts are with you and Vicki!

Dean Dixon

April 6, 2026

Known Rob from when I started at TP 1995. One of the most genuine good guys I had the pleasure to know. Always smiling and keen to have a good chat. Dean D.

Graeme and Jane

April 6, 2026

Sorry to hear of Robert's passing, condolences to his entire family.

Glenn Gould

April 6, 2026

Rob you will be missed greatly in the cycling fraternity, your smile and your humour and always helping out in someway. You will never be forgotten and remembered with a smile ,you were one of life´s good buggers RIP my friend.

kevin wood

April 5, 2026

Im sorry to hear of robs passing my condolences to vicky and the family Chris and Kevin wood

Margaret & Kevin

April 5, 2026

From Ashley Road, Tokomaru...we have enjoyed your company Rob, great chats along the way...then meeting cousin Vicki...what a great Partnership...our deepest sympathies

Jenni and Rex McDonald

April 4, 2026

Vicki , only having known You and Rob for a short time , meeting at the beach with the dogs , Rob was easy to get to know and loved his witty chatter . He will
Be sadly missed walking on the bay with you Vicki . . Deepest sympathy to you and wee Gem .

Garry McIntosh

April 4, 2026

Rob rest in piece, I will miss our regular catch-ups on the phone and your cheeky comments and laughter, Garry

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