Passed away peacefully in Tauranga on 2 February 2026, aged 83, surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband of Maxine, and the late Betty. Treasured father of Sean, Travis, Jodi and Cindi, and father-in-law of Lara, Tracy and Rob. Loved by Tasha, Paul and Kerry. Beloved Poppa and Grandad of Ethan, Hunta, Ronan, Wyatt, Matheson, William, Ropata, Haana, Miriama and Hema. Poppa Ken to Conor, Rhiannon, Jaden, Keoni and Bodhi.

A celebration of Ken’s life will be held on Wednesday 11 February, 2pm, at the Totara Lounge, Hope Family Funerals, 2A Loop Road, Tauranga. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to the SPCA. Messages to the family may be sent c/o Hope Family Funerals, [email protected]