Died peacefully at Hodgson House on August 4th 2026. Dearly loved husband of June for 53 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Warren and Laura, Grant and Johanna, Fiona and Matt, Derek and Jody. Dearly loved Grandad to 12 grandchildren. A service to celebrate Noel’s life is to be held at the Omokoroa Community Church, 139 Hamurana Road Omokoroa on Friday 14th August at 10am. Messages may be sent to the Birks family, c/- Hope Family Funerals, 2A Loop Road, RD 6, Tauranga 3176 or on hopefunerals.co.nz