111 Rockdale Road
Invercargill
WRIGHT, John Hika:
John passed away at Hospice Southland on Friday, 20 February after battling an extremely painful cancer.
John was a very much loved husband of Liz and loving father to the late Jason.
A loving son of Daphne and the late David and much loved brother of Diane, Dale and the late Wayne and Barney. Loved brother in law and uncle of his many nieces and nephews.
He was very much loved by his wider whānau and friends.
John was mostly cared for at home by his wife Liz with the help and support of those around her including the doctors and nurses of Hospice Southland. It was there that John's life finally came to rest last Friday.
A big thank you to Dr Kate and the staff at the Bluff Medical Centre and also the Bluff Prescription Centre. Special thanks to Professor Chris Jackson in Dunedin, Dr Neil and Dr Rachel and their nursing angels at Hospice Southland for their loving, kind and compassionate care as well as the medical and nursing staff at Kew and Dunedin hospitals who cared for John.
Another very special mention of thanks to Liz's sister, Reo, and niece, Maania, who were always there to help Liz and John at all times and especially when they needed to be transported to and from Dunedin for treatment.
Thank you also to those who helped in ways outside of John's personal care. All help was much appreciated by John and Liz as it relieved stress in other areas for them.
Rest in peace and love John. You were dearly loved by all who knew you.
Moe mai ra.