Russell ( Pole) Whyte

27th May 1955 - 9th November 2026
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Lime Hills Rugby Club
Ayr Street
Centre Bush
Friday 13 November 2026, 1:00PM
Open live stream

 

WHYTE Russell ( Pole)

Peacefully at home on Monday 9th November 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Much loved husband and soul mate of Liz. Loved and respected father of Chris, Daniel, and Anthony. Cherished friend of their partners Marilou, Libby, and Samantha. A very special and much loved Grandad Russ of Molly, Alice, and Cooper.
                                                            " Treasured friend to many"
A memorial service to celebrate and remember the life and times of Russell will be held at 1pm, Friday the 13th November at the Lime Hills Rugby Club, Ayr Street, Centre Bush. Messages to 911 Winton- Wreys Bush Highway , RD3, Winton.9783. Donations may be made at the service for Hospice South and the Winton District Nurses.

Messages

Love and thoughts to all of Russell’s family. Russell had a heart of gold and was always there to help me out when I started at NZ Safety.
Kelly Robertson, Tauranga
Known Russell for many years when visiting the branch as far back when Tim Searl was the manager at the old site. I always referred to Russell as number 1, as his knowledge regarding technical products was the best .. always a gentleman and im very sad hear of his passing.. Commiserations to Russell's family his number 1
trevor carson, auckland
Liz and Family deeply saddened to hear this sad news.Russell was a great man hard working and loved family life , always enjoyed our chats. Thinking of you all at this sad sad time. RIP Russell
Bridget Stevens, Winton
Whyte Family , Deepest Sympathy, Thinking of you all at this sad time .. Val Calvert/Family.
Valerie Calvert, Invercargill
Russell was a great neighbour of ours (many years ago) when we lived at Oreti. So sorry to hear of his passing and thinking of you Liz and your boys.
Diane Syme & Family
Diane Syme, Invercargill
Russell was a great guy, always enjoyed catching up with him. Best wishes to his family at this time.
Humphrey Mitchell, Christchurch
Liz and family, sorry to read of the passing of Russell, sending our deepest condolences to you all at this sad time. You will miss him dearly.
Louise Forde (nee Shirley), Benmore
To Liz n Family ,Harry n Sharyn and extended families- Our Deepest Sympathy to you all on the passing of Russ . ' Gone to Soon '
Trish and Roger Shaw, Wallacetown