Smith
William Hartfield "Bill"
Sunday, 12 September 1971
Born:
Passed:
Saturday, 16 August 2025
Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at Southland Hospital on Saturday, 16th August 2025, aged 53 years.
Dearly loved husband of Rosi. Loved father and father-in-law of Bethany and Regan*, and Lachlan. Stepfather to Jacques, Shannon, and Lorcan.
Adored Grandad of Benji, Tui, Layla, and Ronan. Cherished son of Bruce and the late Sharon Smith*. Much-loved brother and brother-in-law of Loren and Craig.
A special uncle to his nieces and nephews. Bill’s love, kindness, and humour touched everyone who knew him, and he will be deeply missed. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Southland.
A service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held at St Mary’s Basilica, Tyne Street, on Friday at 10.00 am, followed by interment at Eastern Cemetery.
Tea and kai to follow at a venue still to be advised. Messages to 34 Bluff Road, Invercargill, or you are warmly invited to share memories on Bill’s tribute page.
Please find a link to the livestream below
To Bruce and all your Family. Thinking of you all at this very sad and difficult time.
Sending you my deepest sympathy.
Gretchen Ireland
I’m devastated I couldn’t be there today, but I wanted to share how much Bill meant to me. He was always my biggest supporter and made me feel so loved. I’ll always have so many cherished memories, from our 80s music nights and Snapchat streaks to the Macklemore concert and doing connections together. I have so many memories I couldn’t list them all. I’ll miss him dearly. Thank you for everything, Uncle Bill
Molly Fitzgerald
I cherished our friendship and have such wonderful memories that I’ll never forget. A truly loving, funny and caring man, loved by many. Your service was a perfect send off. Rosi, Bethany, Lachlan and family, you are in my thoughts at this difficult time. Xx
Michael Faulkner
Wonderful service. The world has lost a very special man. Condolences to all. Rest easy cousin, I guess I’m rooting for the Rabbitohs now!
Donna Harpur.
You are gojng to be greatly missed by all that knew you. Such a fun guy with a huge smile. Lots of memories, guess it was the time, farewell Pierre
Cheryl & Danny Kemp
Thoughts are with Rosi and family, as well as the many friends who shared some great times with Bill. A top bloke, gone way too soon, who will be dearly missed. RIP Bill. I never hear a Killers song these last few years without instantly thinking of you.
Jason Kennedy
So very sorry to read of Bill’s passing. Our thought's are with you all.
Deepest sympathy.
Gerard & Margaret Fahey
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