Rev. Father Vincent Kenneth Smith

25th June 1931 - 9th June 2023
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St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, Perth Street, Invercargill, on Wednesday
Wednesday 14 June 2023, 1:00PM

Smith. Rev. Father Vincent Kenneth. Priest of the Diocese of Dunedin. In his 92nd year. At his home in Invercargill on Friday June 9, 2023. Loved husband of the late Brenda, and father and father-in law of Julian and Irene, the late Martin,  Louise and Stephen Lisk, and Grandfather of Nicola, Chelsea, Rhain and Blake. R.I.P. Requiem Mass to pray for his happy repose will be celebrated in St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, Perth Street, Invercargill, at 1pm, on Wednesday June 14. Then leaving for the Eastern Cemetery. Vigil Prayer, 7pm, at the Church on Tuesday. Tributes may be left on Father Vince’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a live stream of the Requiem Mass will also be available.

Messages

Never forgotton Always remembered. You and your wife made me the person I am spirituly today. I am not feeling sad as i know i will see you both in heaven one day. My condolents to your children and grandchildren Craig and Kathy Pritchard
kathleen Pritchard, 619 te Atatu road te Atatu peninsula Auckland
Deepest sympathy on the death of your loved Father. He was a good man loved brother and a valued, appreciated and dedicated Priest also. God bess you Fr. Vince RIP Eileen Hickey
Eileen Hickey , Gore
My condolences to Mr Smith's family. He gave me my first break into the newspaper industry for which I will always be grateful. Farewell Vince.
Pete Stewart, Invercargill
Thanks you Vince for your servant heart, joyful countenance, quick wit and commonsense approach to life. You were a legend who led many people into a deeper relationship with their Lord. Well done good and faithful servant. Enter now into your rest.

Shirley Cranstoun , Waianiwa
Just a note to say how sad it was to hear of the passing of Vince.
We were fortunate to have watched the service via the live stream and felt the service of his life was totally filled with good and kindness.
I started as a apprentice at the Southland News and Vince was my first contact (and boss) We moved to the Times Printing Service after that.
We worked with him off and on until his retirement at the Southland Times. Good days.
Thank you for the opportunity to view the service, Ken and Paula McAuliffe, Kingston
Ken McAuliffe, Kingston
Sad we will not see you as planned in November. Happy that you are with your Lord and Brenda.
Mom and Dad to Nilda and a wonderful friend, greatly missed.
Love and comfort to the family.
John and Nilda Cochrane, Tauranga
Our dearly beloved Father Vince. May your sould rest in the loving arms of our Creator. Your mission here with us have been fulfilled. Thank you for being a great priest and Catholic mentor to us especially the Filipino Community and Couples for Christ. We will include you in our daily prayers.
Maj Florendo, Invercargill
What a varied and fruitful life? Vince has been an outstanding person and priest. At 92 he earns eternal rest in the master he served so well.
Fr Paul Shannahan sm Nazareth ChCh on 15 June 2023
Fr. Paul Shannahan, Christchurch, New Zealand
Fr Vincent will be remembered as a kind and good man with a generous heart and concern for others. Thank you for your care to my mother and uncle over many years and continuing to reach out for your flock ..Rest in heaven.. Arohanui Jennifer
Jennifer O’Connor , Auckland