David Geeves
- centralotagofunera
- Apr 22
- 1 min read
Updated: Apr 23

GEEVES, David Glynn (Dave) - Passed away peacefully on Sunday 19, April 2026, at Dunstan Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Dot*. Much loved and respected father and father-in-law of Beverley and Craig Fraser (Cromwell), Alan and Linda Geeves (Rangiora), treasured Grandad and step-Grandad of Edward, Daniel, Emma, Jordan, and Tayte, and adored great-Grandad of Tyler, and Archer. Heartfelt thanks to the staff at Dunstan Hospital and Ripponburn Rest Home for their dedicated care of Dave. A service to celebrate Dave’s life will be held in Central Otago Funerals Chapel, 5 McNulty Road, Cromwell, on Friday 24, April, at 11:00am. Private cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations kindly accepted for The Dunstan Hospital Foundation; and may be left at the service. Livestream available at www.centralotagofunerals.co.nz Messages to 25 Melmore Terrace, Cromwell 9310 or bev.craig1025@gmail.com (*denotes deceased). Central Otago Funerals, Alexandra FDANZ.
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Thank you Dot and Dave for all the fun times, kindness and laughter, Great photos on the video. As was mentioned he was a lovely guy and a man of integrity. We were very sorry that we wen't in the country for the funeral. The service was very fitting for Dave.
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