WILKS, Robin John: (Rob)

Peacefully at Hospice South on Thursday 8 October 2026. Dearly loved husband of the late Shona, much loved father and father-in-law of Tania and Ken McConnell, Robin and Margaret, Dean*, and Tui and Carlo Lombardi. Loved grandad and great-grandad of all his grandchildren. A loved brother and loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Dad will be resting at 119 Abbot Street Invercargill if you wish to visit to pay your respects, you are welcome. A service to celebrate Robin’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street Invercargill, on Monday 12 October at 1.30pm. Interment to follow at the Eastern Cemetery. You are welcome to view the service via livestream by going to the Avenal Park website, obituaries page and clicking on the link on Robin’s profile. A special thanks to the Christchurch Hospital Staff in Ward B8 for organising the safe return of Dad back home to his whanau, and to the team at Hospice South for their care of Dad. Messages to 119 Abbot Street, Waverley, Invercargill 9810.

(*denotes deceased)