John Kevin Windle
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- Nov 10
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WINDLE, John Kevin, (formerly of Waikaka) - at home in Gore, surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, aged 76 years. Cherished and loved husband of Marilyn for 51 years, loved and respected Dad and father-in-law of Brendan and Rebecca (Melbourne), Sean (Wellington), and fun-loving Grandad of Xavier, Damon; and Belle. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Mike and Ronnie, Denis and Heather, Mary-Ann, Peter and Jenni; *Allan and Helen Miller, *Harold and *Iola Miller, Elaine and *Eddie Weti, *Ivan and Greta Miller, Alma and *Ted Norman, Janice and Doc Wilson, and loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate the life of John will be held in the Church Of The Blessed Sacrament, Ardwick Street, Gore on Tuesday, November 11, at 12noon, followed by refreshments in the Gore RSA, Bowler Avenue, before the interment at Waikaka Cemetery. Donations may be made to Hospice Southland. Heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Gore Hospital, Gore District Nurses, and Hospice Southland for allowing John to be cared for at home. Messages to: 65 Ruia Street, Gore 9710. (*denotes deceased)
My condolences to the Windle family.
Windy is what I knew him as a meat inspector at Mataura freezing works. Yes he was my mentor when I first started there. And he was full of stories and telling jokes and showing you a better and more efficient way of doing your job. If you were willing and eager to learn he would take you under his wing and show you. I will remember the few years I worked with him and loved hearing everyone's stories they just shared of him.
Rest in Peace Windy, you will be dearly missed and loved by all
I did not know John personally but I knew Marilyn and her family back in my school days. This is so sad and the service was very memorable and to Marilyn take care and those memories of John will be a blessing
What a beautiful service. Loved hearing all the stories. My thoughts are with you all - much love to you Marilyn, Brendan, Sean and families xx