Left this world peacefully surrounded by loved ones in Katikati on Thursday November 3rd, aged 75 years. A gentle soul, dearly loved husband of Sheryll.

Dearly loved son of the late Pieter and Nelly. Dearly loved brother of Wilhemenia, Rennie and Elly.

Dearly loved father of Michael, Yvette, Belinda, Gareth, Daryl and Joanna.

Opa to Ben, Poppy, Tom, Jack, Sam, Maddison, Jayden, Ryan, Charlie, Ava and Zack.

A celebration of John's life will be held on Tuesday 8th November at 12 noon at St Pius Catholic Church, Katikati.