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Gareth SMITH Obituary

On 14th December 2023, suddenly at home in his sleep, aged 61 years. Dearly loved son of Carol Braniff (formerly Smith, nee Billington), the late Kevin Smith, and step-son of Richard Braniff. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Ian and Michele Smith, Daniel and Kimmy Braniff, and uncle to Matthew, Isaac and Mila. Loved, respected and missed by many in his extended family; BNZ, Territorials and the musical world incl Cucumber and Mr Unit. Messages to the "Smith Family" may be send C/- PO Box 44-176, Lower Hutt 5040 or posted in Gaz's tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz where you can also join via live-stream. A Service to celebrate Gaz's life will be held at the Silverstream Retreat, 3 Reynolds Bach Dr, Stokes Valley, on Friday 22nd December 2023 at 12.00pm.


Published by The Post on Dec. 20, 2023.

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bernard brown

December 20, 2023

new Gaz when he was in band Adventure Playground with my niece Paula great guy had good times around him.. regards to all familly

Maureen Mathie

December 20, 2023

Hello Carol.
I am so sorry to read of Gaz 's passing and so sudden!
He was like one of my children all the time he lived in our flat .We had lots of laughs with him and Paula. Brian and Jim.
Regards to you all, Maureen and Paula Mathie

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