YOUNG, Geoffrey Derrick (Geoff)

With dignity and grace Geoff passed away surrounded by the love of his whanau on Tuesday 29 October 2024; aged 71 years. Dearly loved and admired husband of Trish, much loved and respected father and father-in-law of Justin and Senio, Jody and Kody, and Dan and Amy. Adored “papa” to Sascha and Kieran, Breyton, Taneko and Connor, Manaia and Tama, Te Riria, Deacon, Lochie, Van and Harper, and great papa to Theo, and Taika. Loved brother of Jim and Janet, Bill*, Andrew and Sandra, and a respected uncle to his nieces and nephews. Geoff will lie at Te Rau Aroha Marae Bluff from Wednesday 30 October. A service to celebrate Geoff’s life will be held at the Marae on Friday 1 November at 11.00am, private cremation will follow. You are invited to join the service via livestream by going to the Avenal Park Website, obituaries page and clicking on the link on Geoff’s profile. A special thanks to the staff and doctors at Hospice Southland for the warm and compassionate care of Geoff. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated and can be left at the service. Messages to Young Whanau 34 Boyne Street Bluff 9814.