McKEE, Bede Mark

On Sunday, October 23, 2022, aged 41, after an inspirational life, Bede took his last hard-fought breath. Bede battled valiantly right until the end, and was the strongest person we know. Cherished father of Eva, loved stepfather of Jackson. Beloved son and mate of Mark and the late Trish. Larger than life little brother of Nicola and Paula, and protective big brother of Megan. Revered brother-in-law of Ritchie, Monkey and Gareth. Adored Uncle of Briar, Jessica, Eli, Mackenzie and Wilfie. A loved nephew and cousin.
‘There are some people in life that make you laugh a little louder, smile a little bigger and live just a little bit better.’
Messages to c/- PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... In lieu of flowers a donation to the Heart Kids Society (www.heartkids.org.nz) would be appreciated or may be made at the service. A Requiem Mass for Bede will be recited at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Maxwell Road, Blenheim, on Friday, October 28 at 1.00pm, followed by interment at the Seddon Cemetery. For those that can’t attend, the service will be recorded and can be viewed on the Cloudy Bay Funeral Services website from Saturday morning.