Media statement from Glenorchy Air
October 29 2018
The family of Queenstown aviation pioneer Robert Rutherford would like to advise their friends and the community that his funeral will take place on Wednesday October 31.
The funeral will be held at St Margaret’s Presbyterian Church in Frankton on the corner of McBride and Ross Street at 11am.
Our office will be closed on Wednesday October 31st and Thursday November 1st to give staff and family the opportunity to grieve. The company is continuing to honour any new and existing bookings by working alongside other operators.
We expect to resume full operations on Friday November 2nd, weather permitting.
All condolence messages are being forwarded to the family. They have requested that in lieu of flowers, donations are made to St Johns in Roberts name.
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