Ronald Kemnay Imlach

10th January 1941 - 18th April 2022
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Otautau Connect, 134 Main Street Otautau
Saturday 23 April 2022, 1:00PM

Imlach - Ronald Kemnay (Ron, Ronnie, Pop Pop)  peacefully at home aged 81 years young, in the early evening of Monday 18th April 2022 after a short and courageous battle surrounded by his family. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Pat, cherished and devoted Dad and father in law of Nathan & Angela, Susan & Graeme Carran, Grant & Nadine, Scott & Kirby, Gary & Clare, much adored Ronnie of Georgia & Ruby; Price, Eden-Rose & Hope; Precious Pop Pop of Angel Jonty, Charlie, & Libby; Paige & London; Harvey, & Harper.

 

Ron’s two loves were family and people, Ron was kind and humble, his friendships and everlasting love will be dearly missed by all

 

A service to celebrate Ron’s life will be held at Otautau Connect, 134 Main St Otautau at 1pm on Saturday 23rd April followed by a private graveside farewell.

 

In lieu of flowers donations may be left at the service for Southland Hospice

 

A special thank you to The Riverton Medical Centre, Winton District Health nurses Ange, Catherine and Emma along with Haidee and Helen from Hospice, your dedication and compassion is truly appreciated. Message to 31 Towack Street Riverton.9822 

 

 

 

 

Imlach - Ronald Kemnay Jan 1941 - April 2022 - Dearly loved son of Percy Robert (Bob)* and Florence* Adored brother and brother in law of Heather* and Fraser Ronald, Nan and John* Mavor, and the Mavor families, Hamish* & Bernie, David & Helen, Michael & Darlene, Angus & Rosie. Much loved step son and brother of Dora,* Barbara and Owen. Treasured Uncle of all nieces and nephews.

*Deceased

Messages

Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of Ron . Trish Murray
Trish Murray , Invercargill
Such a wonderful, kind man who will be dearly missed. Thinking of you Pat and all his kids and grandies. Ron I will miss you xxxx
Anna Munro, Melbourne
So sad to hear about Ron’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Real sorry. Love the picture of him. Really catches my memories of him. Lots of love Nat.
Natalie Scarlet, Googong, NSW
Deepest sympathy to Pat and family on the sad passing of Ron he was one of life's true gentlemen our thoughts are with you. Lynne and Trevor Hourston
Lynne and Trevor, Te Anau
Sorry to hear about your loss. Thinking about you all - Pat and family
Gary Sherlock, Invercargill
Dear Pat, Nathan, Grant and all the family circle.
We were so sad to hear of Ron’s passing and want you all to know we are thinking about you.
We have such happy memories of Ron from our days at the Mart in Queenstown & Wanaka, and we know you will all have many, many cherished memories of him, such a stalwart of a beautiful family.
May he rest in peace.
Sending love to you all from afar. (Albania)
Shaz & Dave Schindler
Schindlers, Albania
Our deepest sympathy to you all during this sad time.
Thinking of you all
Poss & Natalie Carran, Otautau
My sympathy and thoughts go out to all the family. I remember some neat times with Ron obviously around rugby at Waikiwi but also some special fishing trips at Manapouri, He was a great and funny man, love to all,
Alf McPhee, Invercargill
Deepest sympathy to Pat and the family. Was lovely to meet Ron when we lived at Riverton. He was a lovely man
Stella Fallow , Brisbane
Sincere Sympathy to you all on the passing of Ron.
Bert and Averil Hunter, Invercargill
Condolences on your loss. Ron was a lovely guy.
Harry Thompson , Invercargill
Dear Pat and Family, I’m thinking of you all in your hour of need. .
I hold fond memories of you and Ron , great family community folk, the salt of the earth.
Love and peace to you all .
Margaret McHugh, Picton
Sincere Condolences to Pat and family with the passing of Ron. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.
Clive and Anne Paterson , Scotts Gap
Thinking of you all today, especially. When I think of Ron, Pat and family there is always laughter involved. Beautiful photo. Hugs to all.
Cath, Derek, and family x
Cath McLellan, Cromwell
Dear Pat and Family,
It is a sad time for you all, loosing your dearly loved Ron. I can recall the good times we have had together, visits etc. You were a lovely couple, Ron will be missed by us all. He is at peace now, no more pain. I will be to visit you in the near future. My thoughts are with you all today.
Lots of love
xoxoxo
Margaret Scott, Gore
Thinking if you all at this time Maureen and ken
Maureen and ken johnston , Otautau
Brought back lots of memories watching the livestream of Ron’s funeral with Mum (Bev Lovelock)……especially of those Queenstown camping ground holidays back in the 1980s. Well done Imlach family for the wonderful tributes you gave, I think Ron would have been very proud. Love and thoughts with you all, especially you Pat
James Lovelock, Dunedin
Sending my deepest condolences.
Kirsten Gawn, Wellington
Deepest condolences to sue and families
Treena And Peter Symons, Wallacetown
Wishing you loving memories to forever hold in your heart, and comfort in the days ahead. Wherever a beautiful soul has been there is a trail of beautiful memories. Our heartfelt sympathy.
Richard and Robyn Lee and family, Queenstown
Our deepest sympathy to you all on Ron’s passing
Stewart, Roslyn & Hamish Booth , Winton