Our beloved Ben (El Capitan) passed away on 14 September 2024, age 39. He was an adored husband to Lauren, hero dad to Arlo, son to Mandy and the late Andrew, brother to Sam, Jake, Neve, and Sean, fun uncle to all the nieces and nephews, loyal friend, and motivator extraordinaire. He will be missed deeply. 

Ben’s farewell service will be held at 1:00pm on Friday 20 September 2024, at Golden Sands Baptist Church, 42 Piata Street, Papamoa 3118. 

In lieu of flowers, donations to Waipuna Hospice would be greatly appreciated https://www.waipunahospice.org.nz/donate/ 

Communications to the Ben McGillivray Family, c/o Legacy Funerals, PO Box 3136, Tauranga 3142