Errol Walter Buchanan

16th September 1940 - 20th April 2020
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BUCHANAN, Errol Walter

Passed away suddenly on April 20, 2020 doing what he loved working on the farm;

in his 79th year.  Son of the late Herald and Ena Buchanan. Loved and respected partner of Emery. Loved father and father in law of Stephen and Jackie, Garry and Sheryll, Carmen, Claudine, Susann, Elan and Andrew. Loved grandad of Craig, Abbey, Rebecca; Mark, Paul, Tracey; Kayla, Tanesha, Allanah, Hylam; Milani;and poppa of Joseph. and great grandchildren.  Loved brother and brother in law and uncle of all the Buchanan family.  Due to covid 19 restrictions a memorial service to celebrate Errol’s life will be held at a later date. Messages to 372 Scott st Invercargill 9812.

Messages

We are so sorry to hear of Errols passing. What fond memories we have of our days in the woolshed at Awarua.
Errol will be sorely missed.

Please accept our deepest sympathies
Bede and Paula McKenzie, Tuatapere
So saddened to hear of Errol's sudden passing. I used to do his shearers wages and he always had a bright smile on his face and the most lovely manner whenever we met. He will be sadly missed. Sincere condolences to Emery and family.
Barbara Keen, Invercargill
To all family I am sorry for your loss, I worked at Kapuka transport and carted his stock, was always a pleasure coming to the farm, always a good laugh
Leon Harrison, Wyndham
To Emery and family,
please accept our sincerest condolences with Errol's sudden death. He was such a kind and calm man, a very talented shearer and a great neighbour. He will be greatly missed. Caring thoughts to you all. Nic &Tops and Anneke
Nic & Tops Kooij, Invercargill
sorry to hear of Errol passing helped us out when we had our own shearing run .On multiple occasions .Lovely man . From Charles & Dorreen Previously Charles Manson Shearing Contrctors Tokanui
charLes & Dorreen Manson, Tokanui Southland
Hi Stephen.,
Sorry to here about the loss of your Dad ,please accept my sympathy.
Kind Regards
John Keen
John Keen, Tauranga
My dad Curly Thomas has asked me to pass on his kind regards and sympathies. He is currently in hospital himself having had a stroke but is 100% “ with it “ and when we told him of Errol’s Death this evening I was immediately instructed to pass on this message “ thanks for the great memories “
Curly Thomas, Invercargill
To Emery and family. So very sorry to read the very unexpected news of Errol’ s death. He has been part of our farming family for well over 30 years. We will miss his friendly phone calls and chats about many issues. Best wishes to all the shearers who have lost ‘their boss’. With sincere and heartfelt sympathy. Ian and Heather Smith
Ian Smith, Waimahaka
So sad to hear of your Dad's/Father in law"s passing. Our thoughts are with you all at the time.
Gill & Daave Clark, Invercargill
To Emery and Family.
Sorry to hear of Earls sudden passing, A man who had shearing and farming in his blood. One phone call to him 15 years ago and he has been shearing here ever since.
We will miss the chat on the phone, arranging times and dates.
Our thoughts are with you all.
Raewyn & Bruce Stuart, Wrights Bush
So sorry to hear of Errols passing, he was a true gentleman and a pleasure to work for. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. RIP Errol
Chris Hughes (Hughes Contracting), Invercargill
So sorry and saddened to hear of Errols Passing. A true gentleman and helper to many.
Deepest sympathy and condolences to you all

Colin and Lorraine Colvin and family
Colin and Lorraine Colvin, Invercargill
Hi Stephen and Jackie and family
Sorry to hear of your fathers passing our deepest sympathy to you all.
Take care
Erin and Bernie
Erin & Bernie McNaught, Invercargill
Forever in our thoughts. Errol you were the best pupil I ever had.
Ian (Baldy) and Lillias Dawson
Julie Dawson, Christchurch
On behalf of Christine & Hana Materoa and whanau, we wish to send our deepest condolences to Emery and whanau at this very sad time. May you rest in peace Errol. Much love.
Tina Ruki, Invercargill
I am so sorry to hear about Errol. You are in my thoughts and prayers Emery and whanau.
Honey Ormond-Taane, Invercargill
Always remember you boss great man taught me a lot of tricks and had a beautiful passion for sheep farming thank you everything Errol there's inspartion in the air
LEGEND ERROL W.B
harmony & JJ
JJ, Invercargill
We wish to express our heartfelt sympathy in the sad passing of Earl. Our thoughts are with all the family at this sad time. With Warmest Wishes Mike and Debbie Gutsell
Mike Gutsell, Invercargill
Please accept our sincere sympathy in the loss of Errol.
Glenda & Maurice O’Rorke, Invercargill
On behalf of Mum I wish to pass on our deepest sympathy on the sudden loss of Errol. He was a caring supportive neighbour whom she will miss Sylvia Paine
Judith Hodson, Invercargill
So sorry to hear of the loss of Errol one of the good guys! Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Donald and Andrew Tisbury Wools, Invercargill