Brendan James (BJ) Forde

3rd May 1969 - 20th October 2024
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St Theresa of Lisieux Church
40 Perth Street
Windsor,
Invercargill
Friday 25 October 2024, 1:00PM

FORDE, Brendan James (BJ):

Passed away peacefully at Southland Hospital, on Sunday 20th October 2024. Aged 55 years.

Dearly loved son of the late Kathleen and Pat Forde.

Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Tony, Jose and Mel, Chris and Sal, Terry and Louise, Marie, and the late Richard. Loved Uncle of Juliet, Olivia; William; Dylan, Erin, Brooke; Mathew, Ben, Lucy; and Niklas.

“Rest In Peace”

A Requiem Mass will be held in St Theresa of Lisieux Church, 40 Perth Street, Invercargill, on Friday 25th October at 1.00pm. Followed by interment at Eastern Cemetery. A Rosary will be recited at 7.00pm on Thursday 24th October, at St Theresa’s.

Messages to 25 Rosewood Drive, Invercargill 9810 

Messages

My condolences to the family.
I have great memories of working with Brendan at the Alliance as Meat Inspectors.
Colin Blair, Invercargill
Truly saddened and stunned to hear of Brendan's passing.
Although I haven't been out and about at the pubs in years now one of my core memories in the 80s and 90s was entering Molly's seeing Brendan. I guess it was pretty hard not to as he would be there standing head and shoulders above everyone in the room an iconic image forever in my mind.
To me Brendan was always approachable, with that big smile on his face and more than happy to chat to anyone. Basically larger than life in stature and personality. . Condolences to all that loved him at this sad time.
Sammi, Invercargill
So sad, Big Brendan, big smile, big heart, a truely nice guy. Fond memories of one of life's good buggers. Rest in Peace my friend.
Jane , Invercargill
Our condolences to the Forde family. I always will appreciate the support Brendan gave us when my parents passed away in 2014, he was a fine man.
Anthony and Clare van der Lem, Invercargill
Sad to hear of Brendon’s passing thinking of u all sorry unable to attend service away until next week
Eileen Forde, Southland
Sorry to hear of Brendon’s passing Thinking of you all
Love Auntie Patricia
Patricia Forde, Southland
Lots of great memories with the big fella started in otautau and then Invercargill trips to central Otago larger than life always up for a chat RIP old mate
Glen Haywood/Gobby
Ex Otautau
Glen Haywood , Gore
So Sorry to hear of Big Brendan's passing,SAD day for many friends work mates,colleagues,and Family. He was a good man,accepted everyone,gave a bit of banter,always had a smile,enjoyed a good joke and a good yarn, RIP mate FLY HIGH MATE
Craig Perkins , INVERCARGILL/ GORE
Condolences to forde family so sorry hear off Brendon passing we in auss working thinking off use
Darin and julie forde, Wagga wagga
Really saddenned to hear of Brendan's passing. He was our loveable big man and our precious Joshua brother. We will miss his smile, humour, bear hugs and eyewatering handshakes. On behalf of our Joshua men's group at St T, s sincere condolences to all the family. The Angels are waiting for him to take him up. He might even like their singing.
Herb R, Invercargill