Current Funeral Notice
Passed away on Wednesday 16th January 2019 at Kaitaia hospital. Brian was a long term, resident of Tuai and Onepoto. Loved father and father-in-law to Warren and Sandie Sopp, George and Lovey Sopp, and Ngaire Sopp. Dearly loved grandfather Jared and Maddison Sopp, Te Aranga, Brian, Eru and Junior Sopp, and Noeline and Allison Sopp. Brian will be lie at 70 Clyde Road Wairoa, from Sunday Morning until Monday morning at 10am. Service and burial will be held at the Wairoa cemetary at 11am. The wake to be held at afterwards at 70 Clyde Road.
ENGLISH, Alan: 15/06/1938/-/16/01/2019. In his Eightieth Year
Loving husband of Maureen (Dec). Loving father and father-in-law of Kevin and Glenys, Peter and Arianna.
Loved grandfather of Jonathon, Daniel, Rachael, Nikki, and Nathan. Loved great grandfather of Riley, Sophie, Jakoby, Effie, Chase and Bella. After a long battle, finally together again with his sole mate.
A farewell karakia will be held at Pickering’s Chapel on Saturday 19 Saturday 2019 at 11.00 am to send Alan safely on his way back to Waipukurau,
Funeral Service for Dad will be held at Stonehaven Chapel, Peel Street, Waipukurau on Monday 21 January at 11.00 am followed by a private cremation.
All messages to Kevin at 3 Hinepua Road, RD 6, Whakaki, Wairoa 4196.
“May he rest in eternal peace”
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Heron on Wairoa River............................................. Photo by: Allan Pickering
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