Brian John Sheppard

20th September 1949 - 30th December 2025
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Te Anau Events Centre
Te Anau
Friday 2 January 2026, 4:00PM

Sheppard, Brian John

Brian passed away peacefully in his hometown of Te Anau on Tuesday, 30th December 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Deeply loved and cared for husband of Margaret (Mogs.) Wonderful Dad, Grandad (Bri) of Lynley and Jason, Maggie; the late Timothy; Greg and Felicity, Ollie, Maia, Nikau.

A special thanks to Amy Doig and to the caring staff of Windsor Park Care Home, Gore.

A memorial to celebrate Brian’s life will be held on Friday, 2nd January 2026, at 4.00pm at the Te Anau Events Centre. Messages to PO Box 273, Te Anau 9640

Messages

So sorry to read of Brian's passing. He was a wonderful man and always enjoyed our chats and catch ups when I came to clean La Tos. Thinking of you Margaret and family. May your memories comfort you in the days and weeks to come.
Trish Manson, Te Anau
Marg & Family
So sad to read of Brian's passing - a lovely gentleman always with that lovely smile-
At Peace

Terry Stirling , Invercargill
Margaret & family

Very sorry to read your sad news today.
Thinking of you with sincere and understanding sympathy. Treasure those happy memories.
Brian and I were in the same class at school.
Regards. Lynda Short. ( née McKenzie. Heriot )
Lynda Short, Dunedin
Really sorry for you all. What a brave move to bring him home. Really admire you. Val and John
Val wallace , Invercargill
He will be missed, thinking of you Marg.
Derek and the late Anne Macdonald , Timaru
Sending all our love and condolences upon the death of a great guy Brian.
We all miss him so much.
From all of The Etheredge family.
Peter Etheredge , Blenheim
Thinking of you all, RIP Brian
Doug Hay, Cromwell
Will always remember Brian who always had that lovely smile and quick wit. Lovely memories.
Pam Thomlinson, Blenheim
So very sorry to hear of Brian passing, in my eyes he was one of life's really good buggers, I really enjoyed all the time I spent with Brian over the years, Best wishes to you and your extended family,
Lyndon Noel Moffitt, Christchurch
To Margaret and family, Please know my thoughts have been winging Te Anau way since reading the notice in the paper. Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of Brian. You have contributed so much to the Te Anau community and your family and friends will be of great support as you move forward.
Kind regards and sincere sympathy to you all. Christina King
Christina King, 17 Parklands Avenue, Chatsford, Mosgiel
Margaret and Family, sorry to read if Brian's passing Fond memories Nightcaps days.. Take Care
Sharon Sanford (Tapanui)
Sharon Sanford, Tapanui
Sorry we cannot be with you on Friday. Brian was a great person to work with.
Our Sympathy to the Shepard Family.

Joy and Alistair Jukes. Winton
Alistair Jukes, Winton
Sorry to hear about Brian’s recent passing. He was a man of many talents. We knew him as a work mate, shearer, fellow fireman, handyman builder and all around great guy. Great memories
Anne & Paul Ryder, Rangiora
Sending our sincere sympathy to the Sheppard whānau at this sad time. Brian was a truly special man and will be sorely missed by the whole community. It's comforting to hear that Brian passed away in a place he loved with his family close to him. Love and hugs, Tim and Jo Mann x
Jo Mann, Te Anau
So sorry to hear of Brian’s passing
Lynda and Stephen , Birchwood
“I’m sorry to hear about Brian’s passing. My sincere condolences to his family. He will be missed.”.
Amanda Rea, Virginia Water
Dear Margaret and family. My thoughts are with you all and the heart breaking experience it has been for you. First met Brian as our shearer at Tuapeka West in the late 70’s and lovely to meet up again in Te Anau. Love Noeline Adam
Noeline Adam, Rangiora