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Robert BROOKLAND Obituary

Peacefully at Elloughton Gardens, Timaru, on Thursday, March 5, 2026, aged 72. Dearly loved husband of Irene, much loved dad of Shane and Sandra, Kyle and Christine, Sheree and Dan, and special friend of Carmen. Beloved Grandad Pops of Mitchell, Zach, Dylan, Lydia, Arthur, Ted, Olive, and Caleb.

"A colourful life well lived"

A service for Rob will be held at Galbraith Funeral Home, 26 King Street, Temuka, on Wednesday, March 11 at 1.00pm, followed by interment at the Temuka Cemetery. Messages to PO Box 772, Timaru 7940.


Published by Timaru Herald on Mar. 7, 2026.

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Sidaway family

March 26, 2026

Thinking of you Shane, Kyle and Sheree. Love from Jill Sidaway & family

Derek McCully

March 19, 2026

Knew Rob many years,ago,
colorful character, enjoyed duckshooting with him.
sympathies to the family

clayton kinsman

March 12, 2026

sorry to read this. Rob was a great fella full of humour. never a dull moment. rip

Lorraine & John Horrell

March 11, 2026

To Irene, Shane, Sandra & your boys, And to all the family. We will always remember the fun Rob who was always so jovial & fun loving.. those memories never fade, & can´t be taken from you.
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together, as you celebrate a life well lived.
Apologies for not being there for his send off. Thinking of you all with love & hugs. RIP ROB
Lorraine & John Horrell

Ngamare Columb

March 11, 2026

To Irene and family, please accept my condolences on the passing of Robert, thinking of you at this very sad time.
Diddy (support worker Healthcare)

Dennis and Lyn Price

March 8, 2026

So sorry to hear of Rob´s passing. He will be missed by family and friends. Thinking of you all at this sad time!!

Neil McKinnon

March 8, 2026

Thinking of you Shane and Sands
Those whom we love and lose are no longer where they were ; they are now wherever we are
St Johannes Chrysostomos

Holland Family

March 7, 2026

To All Rob´s Family ... Sending Our Heartfelt Condolences to You all ........ Regards Merv and Lois Holland

Carolyn McKay

March 7, 2026

To Irene and family and the Brookland family,
So sad to hear of Rob's passing, will always remember his warm, cheeky smile.
Thinking of you all,
Carolyn & Jim McKay and family,
Perth, W.A.

Jan ,craig johnson Temuka

March 7, 2026

Thinking of all Robs family at this sad time , we have a lot of fond memories of Rob craig and Jan Johnson

Baz and Chris Welch

March 7, 2026

Irene & Family so sorry to read of Rob's passing. Sad we will be unable to see him off but we have so many great memories with our 4 wheel driving days and more recent get together's at O'Neils reserve. Sending our love to all.

Warren & Viv Peebles

March 7, 2026

To Rob's family.
We are so sorry to read of Rob's passing. Our thoughts are with you all. We have many great memories of Rob in our younger days, treasure yours.
Now at rest.

Warren and Viv.

Shane Brookland

March 7, 2026

Want to acknowledge Carmen Haymen with the special friendship they had.

March 7, 2026

Passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026. Dearly loved brother, brother-in-law and friend of Anne and the late Gill Albert, Graeme and Phyllis, Helen and Peter McKirdy, Viv and the late Alister Macfarlane, Min Brookland and Clive Butler (both dec). Loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews.

We will miss your sense of fun and banter. Rest easy Rob.

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