Passed away peacefully on 25 June, at Tauranga Hospital with his family by his side, aged 68 years.

Much loved father of Rebekah and Brydie, stepfather of Kirsten and Ashleigh, father-in-law of Paul and Jon and proud grandfather of Miila, Spencer, Harrison, Makenzi and Cheech the dog.

A proud St Kentigern College old boy, highly achieved athlete and prominent member of the disabled community in Tauranga.

A service for Ross will be held at Woodhill 167 Grange Rd Tauranga on Tuesday 30th June at 11.00am, followed by burial. Correspondence to the Hynds family, c/- PO Box 3136, Tauranga 3142.