On 18 October 2024, Francis passed away peacefully at home with family. Dearly loved husband of Ann & much loved father of Chris, Philip, and Di-Ann. Koro to Courtney, Jordan, Piper and Jacques.

Francis will leave 45 Brookfield Terrace Tauranga at 11:00am on Monday 21 October and travel to Taumarunui for his service at 11:00am on Tuesday 22 October at Ngapuwaiwaha Marae, Taumarunui Street, Taumarunui.

Communications to the Francis Rupe Family, c/o Legacy Funerals P.O. Box 3136 Greerton, Tauranga 3142.