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    Kalvin Vincent (Kelly) Coates

    30 Jul 1972 - 19 May 2020

    Family and friends

    Dearly loved husband of Karen. Loving father of Sarah, Gemma and Kaitlyn and step-father of Emelia and Isabella. Loved son, step-son, son-in-law of Jane and Connie, Willie and Jenny, Lyn and Bob. Brother of Dickie, and Chris and step-brother of Trudy and Ryan. Much loved member of the 1990 Wolf Pack from Maritzburg College of Pietermaritizburg, South Africa.

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    27 May 2020

    France Family Funerals

    You will be missed Kalvin Kalvin, when you called me last year, we started a journey together, I could not cure your Cancer however I sincerely hoped that you died in peace knowing your family was well taken care of after your passing. Each of your daughters will receive on their 25th birthday a financial gift from their father, which shows just h...

    William Mills28 May 2020

    Kal, Thank you for being Karen's beautiful soulmate and much lovedl husband. You were a loving father & stepfather to your kids. You will be sorely missed by all that knew you. RIP.

    Karen Coates29 May 2020

    Thank you for bringing love and laughter to Karen's life. You were a very special pwrson.

    Karen Coates29 May 2020

    So long my friend you were a true warrior

    Karen Coates29 May 2020

    Dearest Karen and Kal’s families, sending you our heartfelt condolences. We are so sorry for Kal’s passing, May he Rest In Peace and forever in your hearts.

    Karen Coates29 May 2020

    Sending hugs

    Karen Coates29 May 2020

    Kalvin, Rest In Peace, your family is in our thoughts. You were a legend and one of the toughest I have known.

    Karen Coates29 May 2020

    Kal you have given me such great advise, I have lived to love and respect you, you are truly the nicest and kindest person I have ever met and I will always treasure your kind words and your support even when going through your own struggles, rest easy mate , make sure you save me a spot and a beer for when it’s my time to come home, love you mate....

    Karen Coates29 May 2020

    Deepest sympathy to all of Kal’s family and friends. Karen to you and your girls I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. From the Heywood’s.

    Karen Coates29 May 2020

    You are now painfree and smiling down on us with a puffing red face racing around heaven. Your loss is huge and we will never forget you. Strength to Karen and your special family.

    Karen Coates29 May 2020

    Thank you for being a wonderful husband to my beautiful friend and a wonderful father and step father to all of your gorgeous girls. You will be sadly missed Kal. Rest In Peace xx

    Karen Coates29 May 2020

    Kallie, my thoughts and prayers are with your family my dear friend. Rest in Peace.

    Karen Coates29 May 2020

    Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss with all my love Paula Chesterfield xx

    Karen Coates29 May 2020

    Kalvin thank you for being a great brother over the years. I will miss you boet, time shall come to pass when we, all friends and family will roam in your quarter again to reunite, Adios Amigo until next time. Thank you to all those that attended the service and thank you to the Wolf Pack, Maritzburg College old boys for your your kind words.

    Karen Coates30 May 2020

    Kal you will always hold a special place in my heart......your journey home was too soon. Will always love that smile your loving Aunt Mary

    Karen Coates31 May 2020

    Kalvin, I think about you a lot. We met around 4 years ago and clicked. You left way to soon. Helping people was one of your missions and you helped me with a few things including our roof. You laughed when you heard I still haven’t finished it. You the doer and me the procrastinator . Keep it up and I’ll finish it just to show you I can Thanks f...

    Karen Coates1 Jun 2020

    Kal was a great step dad and loved us all a lot.He will always be in our hearts.We love you Kal. Love his step daughter Emelia.

    Karen Coates7 Jun 2020

    Kal was a loving step father and he will always be in our hearts. We love you Kal. Love his step daughter Emelia.

    Karen Coates7 Jun 2020

    Kal was a great step dad and always cared about us. love his step daughter Emelia.

    Karen Coates7 Jun 2020

    With loving memories.

    Karen Coates7 Jun 2020

    France Family Funerals11 Jun 2020
    11 Jun 2020

    France Family Funerals