Passed away at home October 26, 2014, now at peace. Much loved husband and soulmate of Donna. Beloved dad of Melissa, Sheree, Rochelle and Jessica. Much loved fun Opa of Donelle, Cole and Bailey. Loved son of Jan and the late Anne Kerkmeester. Dearest brother and best friend of Diana and Harry Mallalieu, Hanny and Mike Fitzgerald (Australia), Marco and Renata Kerkmeester (Brazil). Adored uncle of Antony, Reuben, Sean, Brendon, Lucilla and Nicolas. Good friend and respected colleague of many. A service for Jan will be held at 10am on Saturday November 1 at Pyes Pa Memorial Park Chapel, 403 Pyes Pa Road, Tauranga. In lieu of flowers, donations to Waipuna Hospice please. Messages may be sent to Jan's family, c/- Hope Family Funerals, 4 Keenan Road, RD3, Tauranga 3173.