McDONALD, Frederick “John”

19 April 1951 – 11 May 2026

Very dearly loved husband of Anne.  Cherished father of Cherie Joy Hodder and Phil Hodder (UK). 
John will lie at 2 Bridge Street, Wairoa where his funeral service will be held on Friday, 15 May 2026 at 10am, followed by a private cremation. 

​To watch the livestream, please click on the following link:  ​https://together.oneroomstreaming.com/VWU3M6

​“My good old oak tree has lost all his branches; my world will never be the same.  Been married 45 years and what a ride!  Wouldn’t have missed it for quids.”

PEARSE, Ashby Christopher

Sunrise: 23 May1955

Sunset: 10 May 2026

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family

Your hands built a life of hard work, your heart built a family full of love.

A devoted farmer, loving husband, proud dad, and treasured Popa — your legacy will live on in every life you touched.

In accordance with Dads wishes a private cremation had already been held

A celebration will be held on the 23rd May 2026 at 2pm at our Wairoa home.