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Ronald "Ron" SHORTUS

FUNERAL HOME

Betts Funeral Services Limited

33 North Street

Timaru, Canterbury

Ronald SHORTUS Obituary

25 June 1952 – 5 October 2025
(aged 73)

Dearly loved husband of Pauline (married for 53 years). Father and father-in-law of Michael (Mick) and Karyn, Leah-Ann and Ruan. Cherished grandad of Tobias. Beloved brother and brother-in-law of Barbara and Bruce (deceased), Jill and Bob (deceased), Christine and Bill, Philip, Ken and Trish and uncle of his nieces and nephews. A private service has been held. Messages to: Shortus Family, c/- PO Box 772, Timaru 7940.


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Published by Timaru Herald on Oct. 20, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Ronald SHORTUS

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13 Entries

Lisa kelly

Earlier today

Pauline and family, so saddened to hear of Ron's passing, lots love
Lisa kelly xxx

Mick and Helen Oneill

Earlier today

Pauline and family. So sorry to hear of your loss of Ron. Thinking of you at this time. Mick and Helen Oneill

Janette Hendry

Earlier today

My condolences to you Pauline and the family. His struggles are over now for him. Take comfort in all the happy times together. Regards Janette Hendry

Melissa Hepburn

Yesterday

A beautiful send off for a wonderful man, surrounded by the love and laughter of family and friends. xxx

Averil Cunniff

Yesterday

Pauline and family .So sorry for the loss of Ron.Thinking of you.

Julie Woodnorth/Tweeddale

Yesterday

Pauline so sorry for your loss of Ron. Thinking of you at this sad time

Tracy Tate

Yesterday

So sad to hear of Rons passing- Great to work with when I was at Resene. sending my love and thoughts to Pauline and family

Carolyn Hanna (Geer)

Yesterday

So sorry to hear of Ron´s passing Pauline. Thinking of you all at this hard time. Sending hugs from Blenheim. Carolyn

Steve & Alana Parker

Yesterday

We are saddened to hear of Ron's Passing,thinking of you Pauline & family xx

Joylynn Segar

Yesterday

So sorry to here about Ron
Thoughts are with you Pauline at this time
Memories of small business meetings

Rob and Trish Heslop

Yesterday

May fond memories bring all of you peace and comfort.

Rebecca Hammond

Yesterday

Thinking of you all from Rebecca and team at soul Hairzone

Marilyn Reid

Yesterday

Brent and l are so so sorry for your loss Pauline and family he was such a lovely man

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Funeral services provided by:

Betts Funeral Services Limited

33 North Street PO Box 772, Timaru