Passed away peacefully at Grey Base Hospital on May 11, 2020, aged 62. Dearly loved dad and father-in-law of Daniel and Jess, Sean, and Matthew, and a loved grandad of Everly. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Virginia and Paul, Hugh and Ange, Paul and Wendy, Jak, Ged and Jennie, Jane, Mark and Jane, and the late Virginia, and Simon, and a loved uncle, cousin and friend of many. Messages to 102 Park Street, Hokitika 7810. A private family service will be celebrated, following the service Bernard will be laid to rest in the Ross Cemetery.
Bernard Mark (Bernie) Slaven
Sorry to hear of Bernie’s passing. My condolences to his family.
RIP Bernie
We are so sorry to hear of Bernie’s passing and our thoughts are with you all at this sad time
Sorry to hear of Bernie’s passing. I remember him well when we worked at Westpower in Hokitika. Condolences to his family.
Hi just saw Message I was very lucky to be welcomed into the Slaven family many years ago. So sorry to see Bernards passing. Much Love Tina
Sorry to hear that Bernie has died, my love and thoughts go out to his extended families RIP
So sorry to hear this guys. Love to all the family xx
So sad 2 here if Bernie’s passing gr8 man Condolences 2 all his family R.I.P Bernie.
I am very sad to here that Bernie has passed love to all the family so sorry for your loss he was a good man
Oh no that is so sad love to all the family
Sad to hear the passing of Bernie . My thoughts are with you at this time
So sorry to hear Bernie has passed away. Always up for a laugh. Love to family. X
So sad to hear this nice. A really nice man .RIP Bernie
Rest easy old mate . Robo
I was so sorry to hear of Bernie’s passing and my thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time. He was a unique character and I’ll miss him when I visit Ross. RIP mate x. Give Wendy a hug for me xo
Sad to hear of Bernies passing
Condolences to you all
R.I.P. Bernie, thoughts to family at this sad time
Will miss that beautiful booming laugh, and outrageous humour of yours Bernie, big hugs to Dan, Sean, Matt and families
sorry to read this Bernie was so good to my late sister Wendy blacktop they will now both be up the hill together
Sorry to hear this sad news. Sending our love and thoughts to the family x
Sean Mathew and families.Accept our deepest sympathy at this very sad time…..
Lyn and Erl Robinson Kumara Junction
So sorry to hear of this sad news. Love to the family. RIP
This is very sad indeed. A good friend for many years, I’m gutted that Bernie has lost his battle. You will have warm, loving arms ready to embrace you when you get to the other side. RIP old friend, thanks for all the wonderful memories. My love and condolences to all the family xx
So sad to hear this. Bernie you were a great neighbour, we loved our chats over the fence, listening to that raucous laugh and you grew the best garlic I’ve ever tasted RIP
Sorry to hear that Bernie has passed away. A great guy, sadly taken.RIP Bernie
Bernie,we first met aged around 5.y.o. and became close friends for 55-60years.It was quite a journey.Thanks mate.RIP
We are so sad to hear about Bernie passing, we will really miss seeing him and hearing his stories next time we are on the coast
Very sad news thinking of all Bernie’s family xx
Sorry to hear Bernie has passed. Great guy to know and work with.
We are so sorry to hear of Bernie’s passing. We have lots of lovely memories from time spent together over the years. He will be greatly missed. Condolences to all the family. Lots of love from John and Alison Menary.
We really are going to miss our good friend. Condolences to all the family.
You will be missed by so many people Bernie, you were such a great man. Condolences to the family
Condolences to all the families. Having known Bernie since childhood in Ashburton, I will miss his wit and conversation.
Sorry to hear of your loss, to Daniel and family
I’m sad to hear you have left us Bernie. I have many happy memories of you during my younger years in Ross. Thoughts and love to the family at this time RIP
RIP Bernie.
Condolences to family, RIP Bernie
Our condolences to all the Slaven families.
Many great memories and times had over the last 40+ plus years.
R.I.P. Bernie
To my beautiful brother Bernard many thanks for being a best mate to me all of your life I’m going to miss you heaps bro, to see all these fantastic tributes u touched many, thank you brother.
So sad, gonna miss my mate, always a laugh when we catch up. R.I.P my bro, lots of love to Dan, Jess, Shaun and Matt. Will catch up with yous when i get home……
I’m sad to hear you have left us Bernie. I have many happy memories of you during my younger years in Ross. Thoughts and love to the family at this time RIP
So sorry to hear of Bernie’s passing, Ross won’t be the same. My sincere condolences to the family x
I’ll miss you dear Bernie even though I’ve know you for less time than the rest of the family have.
Love and prayers for your family. xx
So sorry and sad to hear of Bernie’s passing, had so many fun times and parties with Bernie. My thoughts and condolences to the family.x
So sad to hear of Bernard’s passing. I have very many fond memories of our times in Ashburton all those years ago.
Bernard, you had a standout smile and a wicked sense of humour to go with it.
My thoughts and condolences to your family.
Farewell cousin Bernie, I’m
so pleased I got to see you at Janes. condolences to your sons and all your brothers and sisters XX
Bernie was always there with his electrical prowess for any Ross community project be it for the hall, swimming pool or squash/gym.. Nothing was a problem. He will be sorely missed by us all. Taken too soon . Our condolences to his family.