It is with heavy hearts that we announce our great Tōtara tree has fallen on Friday, 23 August, 2024.

Loved husband and best mate of Lizzy, loved and respected Dad and father-in-law of Becks and Dicko, Barb and Mike, Kirst, and treasured Grandad of Charlie and Max; Isaiah and Kobe. Loved son of Marg* and Charles*, and son-in-law of Audrey and Matt* Cowie. Loved by all the Chittock and Cowie families.

“An incredible stockman to his much loved animals.”

A service to celebrate John’s life will be held at The Terrace Primary School, 46 Marslin Street, Alexandra, on Friday, 30 August, at 4.00 pm. Family warmly invite you to join them for a smidgen at the Alexandra Golf Club, State Highway 8 thereafter. Followed by private cremation. Special thank you to Emergency Services that took care of John. Messages 571C Crawford Hills Road, Galloway, Alexandra 9387 – Southern Funeral Home, Gore, FDANZ. (*denotes deceased)