NZ Army 645185 Sigs Division, on 5 January 2025 aged 91 years, at Cedar Manor, Tauranga. Beloved husband and friend of Jeanette.  Loved father of Lorraine, Carol, Eric (deceased), Debbie, Susanne and Shane, stepfather to Craig, Tony and Bryce, and Grandad and great-Grandad.  Ernie will be sadly missed and never forgotten. Many thanks to the staff at Cedar Manor for their wonderful care of Ernie.  A cremation has been held.