William John Jaffray

Also known as "Yogi"

6 April 194530 March 2025

JAFFRAY, William John (Yogi) - Peacefully surrounded by love at Vickery Court, Invercargill on Sunday 30th March 2025, in his 80th year. Loved partner and friend of Joan Frewen*, and her family. Loved son of Eva* and Stewart* Jaffray. Loved brother of Shirley Ashby*, Alan Jaffray* and Eva Hunt*. A loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Friend to many. As to Yogi’s wishes a private cremation has been held in Invercargill. A memorial service will be held at St Kilda Bowling Club, 33 Royal Crescent, St Kilda,  Dunedin on Saturday 5th April 2025 at 10am, followed by an interment at the Green Island Cemetery. Messages can be sent to “Jaffray Family” PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840 or on Yogi’s tribute page mwfunerals.co.nz/s/yogi.  * Denotes deceased.

Funeral service held at St Kilda Bowling Club

Tributes

So sorry to hear about the passing of Yogi. I remember looking after him during his time at Oxford Court. I remember his wide smile and his sense of humour. He was a good man. My condolences to the family.

Megan
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