“A Kauri tree has fallen.”
On the beautiful day of 5 March 2026, Reg Deane passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. Cherished husband of Shirley for 65 years. Dearly loved father of Mike and Joann, Nynette and Geof, Sandy and Fred, Robyn and Jock, Nicola and John. Treasured Poppa of Kylie and Joel, Brenton and Clare, James and Mel, Nikki and Jamie, Eilis, Rachel, Leo, Bella, Lucy and Felix, Ruby, Kelly, Sarah, Laura, Maddix, Makenzie, Payton, Dixie, Lucy, Jasper, and Hugo, leaving behind a legacy of love!
A celebration of Reg’s life will be held at the Omokoroa Community Church, 153 Hamurana Road, on Wednesday, 11 March, 10.00 am.
In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to Waipuna Hospice for their amazing support at waipunahospice.org.nz. Livestream may be viewed and tributes left at legacyfunerals.co.nz. Communications to the Reg Deane family c/- PO Box 3136, Tauranga, 3142.